If It’s Happening in Key West, it is ONKEYWEST
OUTDOORS - SPORTS
High-speed offshore powerboats race in Key West Harbor and surrounding waters. Racers can achieve speeds above 140 mph and provide fans breathtaking displays of skill and power!
ARTS & CULTURE
The 38th annual celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, the Running of the Bulls, a short story competition, fishing tournament, 5k Run and Paddleboard Race, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a birthday “party” commemorating Ernest’s July 21st birthday.
GLBT - EVENTS
Key West welcomes women from across the globe to an annual celebration that has become one of the largest gatherings of lesbians and friends in North Americas Womenfest! Each year thousands of ladies come together over the Labor Day weekend and stay for a wide range of activities and events during four days of revelry and fun. Come join us on our little island that is close to perfect but far from normal for this fabulous event that gets bigger and better every year!
www.womenfest.com for tickets to concerts and more information.
FAMILY FRIENDLY - FREE
This two day festival celebrates Key West’s Bahamian heritage with Island style foods, arts, crafts and a colorful street parade in the heart of Key West’s historic Bahama Village. Enjoy nonstop live music ranging from gospel to reggae, calypso, soca to hip-hop and more. A vibrant family friendly festival free the public.
This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant masquerade competitions including one for pets, a headdress ball, exuberant promenades, street fairs and a grand parade that stars marching groups, island-style bands and lavish floats.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FAMILY FRIENDLY - FREE
Rise from the dead and join your newly awakened zombies as they gather at Zombieland in Fort East Martello at 2 PM to get their blood flowing and bodies painted. Hop on your bike and join the thousands of costumed zombies at 6 PM when the zombie invasion heads down US1 to Duval Street for the Zombiefest in Downtown Key West.
EVENT SCHEDULE http://www.zombiebikeride.com/schedule
FAMILY EVENT - FREE
Children’s day is an annual family event featuring food, rides, games, arts and crafts and an awesome costume contest for children. Located at Bayview Park, Key West. Noon to 5 PM.
305-292-8912 for more info.
