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Key West's Unforgettable Summer Festivities: Dirty Heads & Sublime with Rome Concert and the 26th Annual Key West Lobsterfest
July 10, 2023 • KW Concierge
Key West is preparing for a remarkable summer bash that promises to engage the senses and produce enduring memories. The city is gearing up to host two of the most anticipated events of the summer: the electrifying concert featuring Dirty Heads and Sublime with Rome, followed by the culinary carnival of the 26th Annual Key West Lobsterfest. Unleashing So Cal Vibes: Dirty Heads & Sublime with ...
Over 125 'Ernests' to Compete in Key West's Annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
June 16, 2023 • KW Concierge
Key West, Florida Keys, is preparing to host its 42nd annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest as part of the Hemingway Days festival. This year, more than 125 stout, bearded men are expected to emulate the world-renowned author's appearance and persona. Ernest Hemingway, a significant figure in American literature, had called Key West home for a significant part of the 1930s. The Competition The...
Ernest Hemingway Days Set to Celebrate the Literary Icon from July 18-23 in Key West, Florida
June 14, 2023 • KW Concierge
Fans of Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel laureate, are gearing up for a week-long celebration in honor of his life, work, and lifestyle. The annual Hemingway Days festival is scheduled for Tuesday through Sunday, July 18-23, and pays homage to Hemingway's illustrious legacy. He lived and penned many of his iconic works on the island during the 1930s. The highlights of the festival will include: The...
Key West Pride: A Colorful Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of 1.25-Mile-Long Rainbow Flag
June 11, 2023 • KW Concierge
The Key West Pride Parade in Florida celebrated the 20th anniversary of the unfurling of a 1.25-mile-long rainbow flag, which had been displayed along the city's Duval Street from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean during Pride 2003. Marking this significant milestone, the pride festivities incorporated a three-night light show projected by a laser array, turning the sky above Duval Street i...
Key West Realtors Charity Fishing Tournament Slated for June 30-July 1
May 30, 2023 • KW Concierge
The Key West Association of Realtors has announced the upcoming Charity Fishing Tournament to be held on June 30 and July 1. This event will not only provide participants the thrill of competition, but it will also support a worthy cause, as tournament proceeds are earmarked to benefit Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM). Tournament Details The tournament is set in the waters surrounding t...
Key West's Quirky Regatta: Skippers Pilot Plywood-and-Duct-Tape Boats
May 28, 2023 • KW Concierge
The city of Key West, Florida, recently hosted the Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta, a peculiar boat race involving over 25 vessels. While some boats capsized along the course, a majority of them managed to stay afloat, maintaining the regatta's festive atmosphere. The Offbeat Regatta's Unique Rules The uniqueness of this regatta stems from its rules. Participants are tasked with building a boat f...
The Iconic Key Lime Pie Takes Center Stage at Key West Festival
May 24, 2023 • KW Concierge
The 10th annual Key Lime Festival will take place in Key West, Florida, from June 30 through July 4, bringing a flavorful celebration to the area's historic culinary scene. As the center of the lime-based culinary universe, Key West celebrates its signature dessert, the Key Lime Pie, with numerous unique events and festivities. Tradition Meets Competition at the Festival The main highlight of th...
Key West Marlin Tournament to Award $50,000 in Cash Prizes
May 24, 2023 • KW Concierge
The renowned Key West Marlin Tournament, in its 41st year, will be challenging participants from Wednesday through Saturday, July 19-22, with a guaranteed cash purse of $50,000 up for grabs. Established in 1982, the tournament drew in 400 anglers targeting marlin in the waters off America's southernmost city, embodying the spirit of Ernest Hemingway's 1930s billfish battles. A Historical Event ...
Dolphin Fish Tournament in Florida Keys Set for June 23-25
May 16, 2023 • KW Concierge
Anglers from all walks of life will be gathering in the Florida Keys for a highly anticipated event - the Florida Keys PBA Dolphin Tournament, taking place from June 23-25. This tournament is not just a test of skill, but also a noble initiative to benefit two praiseworthy causes, the Autism Society of the Keys and the Love Fund. About the Event The Florida Keys PBA Dolphin Tournament is hos...
Celebrating Two Decades of the Sea-to-Sea Rainbow Flag at Key West Pride 2023
May 08, 2023 • KW Concierge
Overview The globally recognized Key West Pride event is scheduled to take place from Wednesday through Sunday, June 7-11, 2023. This year, the festival marks the 20th "birthday" of Key West's iconic 1.25-mile sea-to-sea rainbow flag. The Key West Business Guild will present a three-night laser light show to celebrate this landmark occasion and to honor the Florida Keys' unifying "One Human Famil...