2011/2012 Key West Calendar of Events

 

Event calendar provided with the courtesy of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.

Events in Key West 

Year: Month:  

 
March 11 to November 30, in Key West
Key West Fishing Tournament, Inc.
More than 40 species of fish are targeted during the Key West Fishing Tournament, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 14) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). In a (March) Kickoff tournament, anglers target 15 different species, and $5,000 in cash prizes are split between the top anglers: cash awards for catching the heaviest mutton snapper, cobia, kingfish, grouper, wahoo, dolphin fish, blackfin tuna, mangrove snapper and grunt.
Contact: Doris Harris  305-295-6601  305-295-6601


 
July 19 to July 24, in Key West
Hemingway Days
The 31st celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a pre-birthday "party" commemorating Ernest's July 21st birthday.
Contact:  (305) 296-2388  (305) 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary)


 
July 20 to July 23, in Key West
Drambuie Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers ply the same waters as by novelist Ernest Hemingway, for $50,000 in guaranteed cash prizes. Held in conjunction with Key West's annual Hemingway Days celebration, the event awards first-place team $25,000, while second- and third-place prizes earn $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. Teams also can enter one fun fish (dolphin, tuna, wahoo or released sailfish) per boat per day to add to their point total. Tournament entry fees are $1,800 per boat for two anglers to compete in the marlin division and attend tournament social events.
Contact: Jane Greene  305-292-2710  305-292-2710


 
July 21 to July 23, in Key West
Sloppy Joe's "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
This annual contest takes place at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St., where Ernest Hemingway often enjoyed cocktails with cohorts. The event attracts look-alike contestants from around the United States and international locales to vie for the title of "Papa," and is a highlight of the annual Hemingway Days celebration of the legendary author's literary prowess and colorful lifestyle.


 
July 23, in Key West
Hemingway 5K Sunset Run
The oldest ongoing 5k run in Key West, this event is to be held at 7:30 p.m. The course will be a flat, fast 5k (three mile) course starting at the Southernmost Point in the continental United States. Enjoy the scenic waterfront and see a piece of Key West history while running through Old Town. Entry forms can be picked up at local fitness centers & hotels. A registration booth is to be open race day at the Southernmost Hotel, 1319 Duval Street from 5 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Registration is $30 before race day, $35 the day of.
Contact: Barb Wright at  305-240-0727  305-240-0727


 

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