2010 Schedule of Events

Daily Diversions

Fantasy Cyber Souvenirs
Visit the Fantasy Fest Store anytime at www.fantasyfest.net for memorabilia that makes the fantasy a reality! Official posters, t-shirts, and limited addition medallions. To purchase the Official 2010 t-shirt please call Keyboard Advertising at 305-292-9315.

KEYSTIX.COM
Visit Keystix.com year round for tickets to concerts, comedy, Broadway musicals and special events in Key West. WWW.KEYSTIX.COM or 305-295-7676

Friday, October 22

GOOMBAY
Tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean in Bahama Village, located at Duval and Petronia streets. This family friendly street party continues Saturday! Noon - midnight; FREE

ROYAL CORONATION BALL
Meet Key West’s Royal Family and vote for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest 2010; a benefit for AIDS Help, Inc.;6 pm 305-296-6706; Suggested donation; Location TBD

Saturday, October 23

GOOMBAY
This family friendly party continues in Bahama Village! Noon - midnight; FREE

Tuesday, October 26

REDDY ICE FANTASY FAÇADE ™ COMPETITION
Festively decorated homes and businesses compete for cold cash! To enter, call 305-296-5334

FREE OFFICIAL FANTASY FEST POSTER SIGNING PARTY
Meet-n-greet the award-winning artists of this year's poster. Get up close and personal while having a lively libation or two; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 430 Duval St.; 5 pm; posters for sale.

28th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL: Diagnosis: Psychosis - An Assembly at the Asylum
Elaborate Headdress Contest, Show, and Party featuring live entertainment. Prizes for Best Headdress (costumes not judged) $1,000 first, $300 second, $200 third. Reserved Tables VIP for 4- $320 or $270; standing/ open seating in rear $30 (REDUCED from $40 with additional room and video screens). Location: Southernmost Hotel on the Beach, 508 South Street. Seating begins 7 pm, 8 pm Curtain. This event sells out, so please purchase tickets early bycalling 305-296-1520 or WWW.KEYSTIX.COM or 305-296-1520; This event sells out; Please purchase tickets early.

Thursday, October 28

PRETENDERS IN PARADISE
The legendary costume competition with $10,000 in cash and prizes! Combining extraordinary creative genius and performing energy, this year's event promises to be insanely entertaining; Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, beachside; www.pierhouse.com; 8pm; $

SLOPPY JOE’S 27TH ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
“Still The Best Ancient Roman Party In Town!” To enter contest, contestants must be dressed in toga and are encouraged to dress in Fantasy Fest theme "Habitat for Insanity.” Three divisions: Groups/Couples $500 first place; Men’s $250 first place; and Women’s first place $250. Free to enter contest; registration at 8:00 pm and contest begins at 9:30 pm; Door charge; 201 Duval St.

DANTE'S 4TH ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY AND WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Free Body Painting, Super Food and Drink specials, Great Give-aways, Live Music with Caffeine Carl & The Buzz, our unique stage in the center of the POOL, and lot's of $$$$ to give away; Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish Horns, come strut your STUFF @DANTE'S 4th annual HALOS&HORNS pool party and wet t-shirt contest. The Party starts at Noon and goes till 6:00, Pole Dancing starts at 4:30, @ Dante's Restaurant & Raw Bar, 951 Caroline St, next to the Ferry Terminal; Call 305-293-5123 for more details or to sign up for the contest!!

COWBOY BILL'S 4TH ANNUAL GIT-R-WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Catch the hottest ladies competing for $1,500 in cash prizes in this over-the- top competition. Contestants model the finest in creative cotton wet t- shirt apparel. DJ Bill Hoebee MC's all the wild festivities. See the action live at www.CowboyBillsKW.com 610 1/2 Duval St.; 10 pm; 295-8219; VIP seating available, Door Charge; WWW.KEYSTIX.COM

Friday, October 29

801 BOURBON BAR TEA DANCE
Plenty of sugar and spice at this tea in the street party; Live DJ, cool drinks, dancers, drag queens and celebrities; 305-293-9800; 801 Duval St.; 1 pm; FREE

FANTASY FEST STREET FAIR
Duval Street's mile-long eater-tainment extravaganza features arts and crafts, food vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity; 12 pm - 10 pm; Friday, October 29

10TH ANNUAL LIVING ART AIRBRUSH EXPO
Contestants will use the human form as a living canvas for artistic expression in competition for more than $1,500; drink specials and live entertainment; Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort; Painting and Partying Start at Sunset; judging begins at 9 pm; 305-295-7045; $

RUM BARREL'S 4th ANNUAL PIRATE BASH
Dress and DRINK LIKE A PIRATE at the Rum Barrel! Key West’s resident pirate and rum experts --- Pirate Soul Museum and Rum Barrel Restaurant & Bar --- team up to throw the most outrageous Pirates Bash in the world! More than $1500 in cash prizes for the best pirate and wench costumes, great music on the rooftop stage, and awesome rum specials. More info 305) 292-7862. Piratical inspiration at PirateSoul.com.;9pm.; $

FAIRVILLA MEGASTORE MASQUERADE MARCH
Join the crowd as they parade through Old Town with music and noisemakers; thirst quenchers provided at selected guesthouses. Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances Street entrance; revelers can join the mad march anywhere along the two routes; 5pm; All welcome; sponsored by Key West's costume headquarters - Fairvilla Megastore; FREE

FETISH & FANTASY PARTY at the ISLAND HOUSE FOR MEN
“Dressed to Thrill” costume judging & party for men co-sponsored by the Key West Wreckers at Island House. Imagine a costume party in your favorite dungeon. Win cash and prizes for best costume in each of two categories: 1 - Fetish, Leather, Uniform, or Rubber; 2 - Best use of this year’s Fantasy Fest theme "Habitat for Insanity". Judging at 9:30. Party follows in the special dungeon. Clothes check provided. Clothing optional. Adults only. Men only. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at www.keystix.com . 1129 Fleming St.; 8:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.; (305)294-6284

Saturday, October 30

DUVAL STREET PROMENADE
Sassy entertainers, enticing food and spirited libations tempt costumed merrymakers as they party from the Gulf to the Atlantic; Noon - 10:30 pm; FREE

CAPTAIN MORGAN FANTASY FEST PARADE
Join 70,000 exuberant partygoers as this year's parade rolls down Duval Street. Featuring glittering floats, marching bands and dancing groups, it doesn't get any wilder than this! Parade route includes Whitehead, Front and Duval Streets; 7 pm; www.FREE

Sunday, October 31

FANTASY FEST SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE HYATT
Served at SHOR American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa From 11 AM until 2 PM; 601 Front Street; Call 305.809.4000 for reservations

CHILDREN'S DAY
A family event featuring food, games, arts and crafts and a costume contest for children. Bayview Park at Truman Ave. and Eisenhower Dr.; 305-292-8912