Key West Fantasy Fest !

2008 Schedule of Events
Friday, October 17
GOOMBAY
Tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean in Bahama Village, located at Duval and Petronia streets. The lively 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 2008; a benefit for AIDS Help, Inc.; La Te Da; 1125 Duval St; 6-10pm; 305- 296-6706; Suggested donation

Saturday, October 18
GOOMBAY
The party continues in Bahama Village! Noon - midnight; FREE

Sunday, October 19
MEL FISHER MARITIME MUSEUM PRESENTS THE HOT WENCH & WICKED PIRATE TEA DANCE
The event features a pirate costume contest with competition in four categories: Best Pirate, Best Wench, Best Pirate Couple and Queen Anne’s Revenge (Best Drag Wench). In the museum courtyard. Party-goers will dance the night away. info@melfisher.org;call 305-294- 2633 ext. 13.;4 p.m.; FREE

Monday, October 20
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
A leather fetish party that’s definitely not for the timid or shy!; 801 Bourbon Bar;(305)293-9800;9 pm;$

Tuesday, October 21
FINNEGAN'S WAKE GREEN PARTY
Come celebrate the ultimate Irish party! Live music with the Stumble Bum Brass Band. Greenwear will be sold to benefit the Shriners of Key West. Try your odds at the edamame eating contest. Wear your green and receive NO COVER;8 pm; 320 Grinnell St.; 305-293-0222; www.keywestirish.com

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 the award-winning artist of this year's poster. Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 5 pm; posters for sale.

26th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL
A gala where headdresses are the stars of the show; Prizes for Best Headdress: (costumes not judged) $1,000 first; $300 second; $200 third; ; 8pm; General Admission $30;Tables VIP for 4-$320 or for 4- $270; Standing in Rear $ 40; Southernmost Hotel Collection www.KEYSTIX.COM or 305-296-1520

PARTY IN PLAID
Swing into Fantasy Fest at legendary Capt. Tony's Saloon! Explore your fantasies in naughty or nice plaid attire. Meet new friends, enjoy live music and rum specials all night long; www.capttonyssaloon.com;428 Greene St.; 9pm; FREE

1st ANNUAL BOOTY PARTY
Join The Getaway Girl™/author Casey Wohl at the official release of her latest book, Girls Getaway Guide to Key West, as she and the Key West Art Bar (corner of Margaret & Caroline in Flagler Station Building ) co-host a fundraiser for Womankind. Join us for drinks and “booty” with a benefit bachelor auction. 5-8 pm; (305) 296- 0424; $10 donation.

BIG 'UNS PIRATES WENCHES IN PARADISE CONTEST
Throw together your sexiest pirate wench outfit for $1,000 of booty! Wear as little or as much as you want! 218 Duval St.; $10; 8pm-1am; 292-0486; www.KEYSTIX.COM

Wednesday, October 22
CHEESEBURGER'S WILD AND KINKY LU’AU
Get lei'd Hawaiian style- Cheeseburger Key West invites you to a night of feasting & fun. The coconut telephone calls to all you pineapple papas and mango mamas to join Cheeseburger for their second annual Lu’au. Mai Tai's, Limbo Rock and a bona fide pig roast. Prizes for "Best Big Kahuna Costume" and most "Inventive Hula Dance." 9pm; 305-296-9466; $

RED NIGHT
Fogarty's 7th Annual Red Party! Don't miss this often imitated, but never duplicated party; Costume Contest; Door Prizes; Live DJ; 227 Duval St.;305-294-7525; $

CLUB ZU SPONSORED FANTASY FEST PARTY
Leather and Lace will be the theme of the night. Sexy and Sensual vibes will fill the air. Wear the appropriate attire and drink for free from 8pm to 10pm; 422 Appelrouth Ln.; www.clubzu.com; 305-295-2498

HOMEMADE BIKINI CONTEST & BEACH PARTY
Hog's Breath Saloon proudly presents the 21st Annual Fantasy Fest Homemade Bikini Contest and Beach Party. Details of the contest are at www.hogsbreath.com; 400 Front St.; 305- 296-4222; 10 pm; $

CELEBRITY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Imitators of the famous and fabled vie for cash and prizes; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel. Contestant sign up 8 pm; FREE to watch; FREE to enter.

WKEY PET MASQUERADE & PARADE
A magical carousel of frisky pets and playful owners delightfully disguised and ready to frolic for fame and fortune; Registration for competition is at 4:30 pm; FREE to watch; $25 to enter; benefits Lower Keys Friends of Animals; Casa Marina Resort; 1500 Reynolds St.

Thursday, October 23
SLOPPY JOE’S 25TH 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 “Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals.” 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; www.sloppyjoes.com; 201 Duval St.

DANTE'S 2ND ANNUAL "HALOS & HORNS" POOL PARTY & WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish HORNS, GET WET & WILD @ Dante’s for a chance to win BIG $$$! Free body painting, Live Music, Great Giveaways, Fantastic food and drink specials & our one of a kind stage in the CENTER of the POOL! The party starts at 1:00pm & goes till 6:00, pole dancing starts at 4:30; Dante’s Restaurant & Raw Bar; 951 Caroline St, next to the ferry terminal; 305-293-5123; dantes- keywest.com

PRETENDERS IN PARADISE-"The PANDEMONIUM Party"
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 eye popping entertainment; Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, beachside; www.pierhouse.com; 8pm; $

PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
The hottest Playboy model in the world, Kristy Morgan from the reality TV show "Tila Tequila,"encourages you to dress sexy for this skimpy affair. Enter the $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.'s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at www.KEYSTIX.COM; Mangoes; 700 Duval Street; 305-304-1188; 10 pm; $$

COWBOY BILL'S 2ND 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

GALERIE duVAL'S 1st ANNUAL "DREAM TEAM OF THE ART WORLD"
Galerie duVal’s first annual “Dream Team of the Art World!” Come meet and watch some of the world’s most famous artist’s perform their magic right before your eyes. Headlining this event is world renowned relief sculptor Bill Mack. Join us for this spectacular event at Galerie duVal; 534 Duval St.; 6-10pm; 305-294-7270; FREE

MONSTER'S BALL
Sea serpents, mermaids, and other bizarre creatures of the deep! What lurks below and who's dancing on the reef? Dive into the annual costume party and explore some surreal fantasies that should perhaps remain submerged! Green Parrot Bar; 10 pm; FREE

Friday, October 24
70's KISS PARTY
The Kings of Rock, Kiss Army perform in make-up live on stage. Relive the 1970's in cool and funky costume wear. Enter the $700 Gene Simmons and Cher look-a-like contest and enjoy various guest D.J.'s mixing oldies, but goldies. This event is guaranteed to sell out. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at KEYSTIX.COM; Mangoes; 700 Duval St.; 305-304-1188; 10 pm; $$

8TH 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; $

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

PIMP AND HO PARTY
America's #1 movie star, Ron Jeremy, invites you to come fulfill your fantasy at this exotic dance party. Enter the $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.'s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out. Purchase advance VIP tickets online at www.KEYSTIX.COM; Redfish Bluefish; 407 Front Street; 305-304-1188; 10 pm; $$

PRESIDENTS, POLITICIANS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Calling all “presidents, politicians and participants of their public affairs” to exercise your right to participate in the Southernmost Hotel in the USA 13th Annual Costume Contest, a pre-event to the half-way party of the Masquarade March! The most “theme oriented” costumes have the opportunity to win airline tickets, hotel stays and more!Grand Prize:5 night stay at Southernmost Hotel and 2 round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines; $300 Cash ; 4-6 pm; www.southernmostresorts.com; Southernmost Hotel; 1319 Duval St.; FREE

RUM BARREL'S 2ND 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 at RumBarrel.com or (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; www.fairvilla.com; 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 24

WYLAND GALLERIES "FANTASY OF ART" EXTRAVAGANZA
Discover new artisitic fantasies by America's leading masters of ocean, surrealistic and dreamscape art. Celebrate Fantasy Fest's exuberant creative spirit at Wyland's 623 and 102 Duval St. galleries; 6-10 pm; 305- 292-4998 or 305-294-5240; www.wylandkeywest.com; FREE

Saturday, October 25
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.captainmorgan.com; FREE

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

BOURBON STREET PUB - TEA IN THE STREET
An afternoon street party starting at noon giving you a Taste of New Orleans decadence in Old Town Key West. Booze, Beads and Boys. Live entertainment and much more at the biggest street dance party of Fantasy Fest; 724 Duval St.; Noon; FREE

EPIDERMAL ARTS AND TORSO TAPESTRIES CONTEST
Art lovers gather for this bona fide cultural event to determine the best illustrated bodies. The battle of the emblazoned bods elevates this art form to something aesthetic, creative and maybe even poetic; Green Parrot Bar; 3pm; FREE

Sunday, October 26
GROG AND FROG! WITH THE PIRATES OF THE SANCTUARY BRUNCH
Ahoy Matey! Set sail and join the Pirates of the Sanctuary for some delicious “Grog & Frog”. So round up your Captain and Crew and make your way to the shores of the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa or face the perils of Davy Jones’ Locker! Ahhhrrrrrrr! Enjoy the great fortune of complimentary mimosas and unlimited champagne $37.50 plus tax per Pirate and Pirates 12 and under half fare; Reservations suggested; Hyatt 601 Front Street; 11 AM – 3 PM; 305-809- 4000

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

OFFICIAL BIG PECKER WINE TASTING
Stop by MM 28.5 on your way out of town for a free wine tasting of Big Pecker Wine; the Official Wine Sponsor of Fantasy Fest 2008; 11 am to 11 pm; Parrotdise Waterfront Bar & Grille; 183 Barry Ave., Little Torch Key; 305- 872-9989; www.parrotdisewaterfront.com

HALF-WAY HOME BBQ AT ROBBIE'S MARINA
On your way home to the mainland, take a short pit stop at our rustic and laid back marina at Mile Marker 77.5 on the bayside in Islamorada. We will be serving BBQ chicken, pork & ribs. Savor a relaxing lunch on our beach, enjoy live music & an art show, feed our famous tarpon, shop for some last minute take home gifts, or sip a cold fruit smoothie.

“THE FAT LADY SINGS” TEA DANCE
As the saying goes, “It ain’t over ‘til the fat lady sings.” Everyone will be at La Te Da from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the last official event of Fantasy Fest 2008. DJ Junior provides the music for the last hoorah while local celebrity Sushi passes out free jello shots and beads. La Te Da Hotel, Restaurant, Cabaret and Bars; 1125 Duval Street; 305-296-6706; www.LaTeDa.com; FREE ADMISSION