2009 Fantasy Fest schedule and events.

[The Travel Slut]

Fantasy Fest 2009 in Key West marks the 30th Anniversary of this infamous event that draws 50,000+ people to the island every October and it will be my 10th straight

Be sure to check the official Fantasy Fest website for October 23 to Sunday, November 1 info.
http://www.fantasyfest.net


OCTOBER 26
PINKING OF YOU!
The Third Annual “Pinking of You” Decorated Bra Auction features local artists who transform bras into works of art which are then modeled during a live auction to the highest bidder and all money raised will be donated to WomanKind, Inc. to provide breast cancer education and early detection through clinical breast exams. At La Te Da Club on Duval Street.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FETISH-LEATHER PARTY
This leather- fetish party that’s definitely not for the timid or shy! Enough said for now At the 801 Bourbon Bar on Duval St.. Starts at 9 pm with a cover charge

OCTOBER 27
FREE OFFICIAL FANTASY FEST POSTER SIGNING PARTY
Meet the award-winning artist of this year's official poster at the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel from 5 pm where the 2009 posters for will be for sale.
27th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL
This event always sells out so get tickets early and features live entertainment and a party atmosphere. This year’s theme is Heroes and Villains with big cash prizes. Standing/open seating in rear $40 or VIP seating at tables is available at the Southernmost Hotel at 1319 Duval Street. Seating begins 7 pm with an 8 pm curtain. Use http://www.keystix.com or 305-296-1520 for tickets.
FINNEGAN'S WAKE GREEN PARTY
Celebrate the ultimate Irish Party and if you wear your green-you receive no cover charge. Starts at 8 pm PARTY IN PLAID AT CAPT. TONY’S SALOON
Plaid Party at Capt. Tony’s with Live music, dancing and a great time. Capt. Tony passed away in 2008 right after Fantasy Fest.

OCTOBER 28
WKEY PET MASQUERADE & PARADE
Pets and owners look for fame and fortune by dressing in similar costumes. It starts at 4:30 pm, is free to watch and benefits Lower Keys Friends of Animals. Held at the Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club CELEBRITY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST
Imitators of the famous and fabled vie for cash and prizes at the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel with contestant sign up at 8 pm. Free to watch & enter but get there early
22nd ANNUAL HOMEMADE BIKINI CONTEST & BEACH PARTY
Hog's Breath Saloon hosts the 22nd Annual Fantasy Fest Homemade Bikini Contest and Beach Party. Contest starts at 10 pm and there is a cover charge.
RED NIGHT
Fogarty's 8th Annual Red Party is wild and goes late into the night with costume contests, door prizes and live DJ. Cover charge and the event does get crowded as the night goes on.

OCTOBER 29
COWBOY BILL'S 3rd ANNUAL GIT-R-WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Ladies compete for $1,500 in cash prizes in this competition with contestants modeling the finest in creative cotton wet t- shirt apparel and all to emceed by a famous DJ. at 10 pm. VIP seating available and there is a door Charge and tickets are available at http://www.keystix.com
MONSTER'S BALL
This annual costume party explores fantasies at the Green Parrot Bar and it all starts at 10 pm and is free to watch (but get there early).
PRETENDERS IN PARADISE
The biggest costume competition with $10,000 in cash and prizes combines creative genius and performing energy. Held at the Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa (beachside). Cover charge.
SLOPPY JOE’S BAR 26th ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
Still The Party In Town with a toga contest in three divisions: Free to enter contest with registration at 8:00 pm and contest begins at 9:30 pm. There is a door charge and this event gets CROWDED. DANTE'S RESTAURANT AND RAW BAR 3rd ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY AND WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Free Body Painting, food and drink specials, give-aways, live music and a stage in the center of the pool. Wear the halo of an angel or horns of a devil where the Party starts at Noon and goes till 6:00 pm. Pole Dancing starts at 4:30 pm
PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
A hot Playboy model from the reality TV show "Tila Tequila" encourages you to dress sexy for this skimpy affair that features a $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest and all with a live guest D.J. Will sell out so purchase tickets online at http://www.keystix.com; Party starts at 10 pm

OCTOBER 30
PIMP AND HO PARTY
Ron Jeremy heads up this exotic dance party with a $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume contest and live DJ. This event is guaranteed to sell out at RedFish Bluefish starting at 10 pm
14th ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST
The 14th Annual Costume Contest is a pre-event to the half-way party of the Masquerade March from 4-6 pm at the Southernmost Hotel 1319 Duval St. More info at: www.southernmostresorts.com and the event is free
9th ANNUAL LIVING ART AIRBRUSH EXPO
Contestants will use real people as living canvasses for artistic expression in competition for more than $1,500. Drink specials and live entertainment also included at the Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort starting at sunset with judging beginning at 9 pm. Call 305-295-7045 for more info. A cover charge is required.
RUM BARREL'S 3rd ANNUAL PIRATE BASH
Dress and drink the Rum Barrel Restaurant and Bar with Key West’s resident pirate and rum experts. $1500 in cash prizes for the best pirate and wench costumes, great music on the rooftop stage, and rum specials. More info at http://www.rumbarrel.com or (305) 292-7862 or http://www.piratesoul.com. Event starts at 9 PM and has a cover charge
FAIRVILLA MEGASTORE MASQUERADE MARCH
A walking costume parade through Old Town with music, noisemakers, and thirst quenchers provided at selected guesthouses along the way. The parade begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances Street entrance and revelers can join the mad march anywhere along the two routes. It all starts at 5pm for everyone and it is fre. More info at http://www.fairvilla.com
FANTASY FEST STREET FAIR
Duval Street's mile-long fair features arts and crafts, food vendors, drinks and costumed frivolity from 12 pm to 10 pm. Walk from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean and experience it all.
801 BOURBON BAR TEA DANCE
This street party features a live DJ, cool drinks, dancers, drag queens and celebrities right on Duval Street. Call 305-293-9800 for more info for the event which starts at 1 pm and is free to all
FETISH & FANTASY PARTY at the ISLAND HOUSE FOR MEN
Costume judging & party for men at the Island House (an all male guesthouse) at 1129 Fleming St. from 8:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.. Call (305)294-6285 for more info
BIG UNS 2nd ANNUAL COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA
The most outrageous costume party has contestants compete for the title of Vilest Villain, Voluptuous Vixen and Vampiest Vampire with $1000 prizes for each category. Drink specials, party favors and live entertainment will be available and there are $15 advance tickets at http://wwwkeystix.com and at http://www.bigunskeywest.com or call 305-292-0486. The event will be held at 218 Duval St. from 9pm-1am
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
BOURBON ST. PUB TEA DANCE AND BALCONY BROUHAHA
The always provocative and most outrageous daytime event at the Bourbon Street Pub with the infamous "Tea In the Street" party on Duval St. which is shut down. Flying drag queens, hot male dancers, and in true Bourbon St. fashion--- FANTASY FEST BEADS, a live DJ, satellite bars and local celebs with street-level standing room always free. VIP Balcony Brouhaha tickets can be pre-purchased at The New Orleans House or by calling (305) 293-9800. Balcony tickets are guaranteed to sell out! The event runs from 11am to 5pm and more info can be found at http:// www.bourbonstpub.com
CAPTAIN MORGAN FANTASY FEST PARADE
Join 70,000 partygoers as this year's parade rolls down Duval Street featuring glittering floats, marching bands and dancing groups. Parade route includes Whitehead, Front and Duval Streets and starts at 7 pm with more info at http://www.captainmorgan.com and is free to watch
EPIDERMAL ARTS AND TORSO TAPESTRIES
Art lovers gather for this bona fide cultural event to determine the best-illustrated (bodypainted) bodies at the Green Parrot Bar at 601 Whitehead St.. More info at (305) 294-6133 or http://www.greenparrot.com and starts at 3 pm and is free to watch
DUVAL STREET PROMENADE
Sassy entertainers, enticing food and spirited libations tempt costumed merrymakers as they party from the Gulf to the Atlantic from; Noon to 10:30 pm and is free
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
“THE FAT LADY SINGS” TEA DANCE
As the saying goes, "It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings" and those at La Te Da Club from 4pm to 9pm will experience the last Official Event of Fantasy Fest 2009. A live DJ provides music for the very last hoorah. Held at the La Te Da Hotel, Restaurant, Cabaret and Bars at 1125 Duval Street. More info at (305)296-6706 or http://www.LaTeDa.com with a $5.00 admission
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 Mile Marker 28.5 on your way out of town for a free wine tasting of Big Pecker Wine from 11 am to 11 pm at the Parrotdise Waterfront Bar & Grille at 183 Barry Ave. on Little Torch Key and at or check the latest info at http://www.parrotdisewaterfront.com
BRUNCH AT THE SOUTHERNMOST TRANSYLVANIA CASTLE
The Transylvanian Castle at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa has unlimited complimentary mimosas all at $38.00 plus tax per Vampire and Vixen (children ½ price) with reservations suggested from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hyatt 601 Front St.

[Rakhi-Chowdhary]

Thanks for sharing so detailed information about the fest schedule and events. I am planning book my ticket.

[d360]

TS are you going? We will be there Friday night and it would be great to finally meet.

Cheers,
Dan

[dexternicholson]

the PIMP and the HO party seems to be a good TGIF party this weekend... lol, very interesting activities and festivities on that day... this seems like a cool thing to be at as well BOURBON BAR TEA DANCE... wonder what kind of drinks they will be offering.. will they be all tea though?

[The Travel Slut]

Not much tea being served here in Key West right now during Fantasy Fest week---unless you count Long Island Ice Teas-----lol.

Probably the drinks of the day are:

1. Beer
2. Margaritas
3. Rum punches or any rum-based drink

The parties, both on Duval Street and Greene Street, have been awesome so far and will only get better as the weekend approaches.

Lots of costumes and bodypaint everywhere and most cannot be viewed here on Destination360 :-)

[dexternicholson]

Well, I would love to have a few long island ice tea and some shooters... well, but maybe not this year... it has been planned for a long time that this Halloween, we would be hanging out with the relatives and visit some of the love ones who passed away...
have a great party though