Lobsterfest 2019
Lobster season opens on August 6th. This will be the 23rd year that Key West celebrates with the four day event, Lobsterfest. Thousands of lobster lovers come to Key West…
Key West Lobsterfest – 2018
This will be the 22nd year that Key West celebrates the opening of lobster season by throwing the best party of the summer. Thousands of lobster lovers come to Key…
Christmas in Key West – 2013
CHECK OUT CHRISTMAS 2015! December is here and I for one can hardly believe it! For some, Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the whole year. And…
Key West Food Critic Mystery Series Books by Lucy Burdette
As some of you may know, I used to teach Language Arts. So of course I love to read all types of literature; everything but manuals and text books pretty…
Lobsterfest 2013
With Memorial Day upon us, summer is now knocking on our door. And one of the best things about summer in Key West is the opening of lobster season which…
Key West New Years Eve Events 2011
There are really lots of events happening to celebrate the New Year’s arrival. Here are a listing of events and special menus for the holiday for you to peruse and help make your holiday plans!
Events
Sloppy Joe’s
Watch the crowd gather to ring in 2012 with our 19th Annual Dropping of the Conch Shell live from the roof of Sloppy Joe’s Bar at the corner of Greene and Duval in Key West. Sloppy Joe’s will lower the Queen Conch Shell at the stroke of midnight to ring in 2012. The Hyjinx Band will take the stage at 10:00pm to ring in the New Year! For those in the bar at midnight the dropping of the Conch Shell can be viewed on closed circuit TV in the main bar or Joe’s Tap Room.Sorry no reservations. Door charge.
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December in Key West
Today is the first day of December! It was 80 degrees yesterday but a major cold front moved through last evening making it a balmy 70 degrees outside today. I know. I know. I am really suffering down here. Well, it may be 70 degrees, but it does not seem like Christmas is just around the corner. Maybe this weekend’s Tree Trimming Party at the Schooner Wharf Bar will change that. This Sunday, December 4th starting at 5:00 PM the Schooner Wharf will be hosting a party to get everyone into the holiday spirit.
Key West Fantasy Fest is Almost Here!
Well October is here, the weather is starting to cool slightly, and Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas displays are already going up in the stores. That means Fantasy Fest is just around the corner. I always equate this annual festival to Mardi Gras. We have a ton of celebrations during these days (October 21 – 30) including parades, costume parties and contests, street fairs, body painting, and all sorts of wacky events.
I have an entire section of this blog dedicated to Fantasy Fest information. You can check it out HERE!
Key West – Bike Week 2011
All you have to do is step outside today and you would know exactly what event is going on this week. You guessed it; that constant roar up and down the road signifies bike week is finally here, formally called the 39th annual Key West Poker Run.
Key West SLAM
So it is fall and the temperatures have dropped, if only very slightly, and the flats fishing game is on full speed. Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit all around. Even with good numbers of fish around this time of year, these are some of the most challenging fish to catch. It is almost like a hunting trip, stalking the fish silently as your guide poles you down the flat.
Key West Brewfest
Last year was the first ever Brewfest held by the Key West Sunshine Rotary of the Conch Republic, and it was such a success that they have decided to do it again this year! It will be held Labor Day weekend, from September 1-5. All proceeds will support the Rotary and their charitable works. If you enjoy a cold one, what better way to show your community support? Attend this years Second Annual! For ticket information please call 1-800-354-4455. Here is the schedule of events:
Key West Events: Captain Tony Days
The 4 day long party celebrating the life of Captain Tony Tarracino, one of the most famous residents Key West has ever had, starts tonight!! Tony died at the age of 92 in 2008. He was the owner of Captain Tony’s Saloon located at 428 Greene Street, the former location of the original Sloppy Joe’s Bar where Hemingway spent many a days. He was also a boat captain, a smuggler, a movie actor, and the mayor of Key West. Here is the schedule of events: