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Published 19 hours agoExclusive Fantasy Fest Feature: Check out the new additions to this year’s fest
There’s always been a connection between the playas of Key West and “the Playa” of the Black Rock Desert. Every year, burners from our island trek out West to experience the art of Burning Man. More recently, Miami developed its own version, Love Burn, offering a mind-bending…
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Published 20 hours agoCelebrate America 250 with a sunset on the Old Seven Mile Bridge
Monroe County and the Tourist Development Council, along with the city of Marathon, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special semiquincentennial sunset celebration on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge. The free event will…
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Published 23 hours agoCheers for charity: Sunrise Rotary’s OktoBREWfest is set for Oct. 3
Don’t worry, you didn’t miss this year’s Key West Brewfest. Events take place Oct. 1-5, with the popular Grand Tasting main event set for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Southernmost Beach Resort. Oh, and it’s now called OktoBREWfest. The Key West Sunrise Rotary Club this…
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Published October 01In pictures: Conch Scramble brings out costumes, golf swings and support for local charities
A charity golf tournament on the water welcomed teams dressed as Minions, gods and goddesses, “Dodgeball’s” Average Joes and Globo Gym and more on Sept. 26. One of the most unusual events in the Florida Keys, the annual Conch Scramble Charity Golf Tournament saw participants…
Village of Islamorada News
Published October 01Check out what's happening at Founders Park in October!
Village of Islamorada News
Published October 018th Annual Trunk or Treat Event Halloween Event at Founders Park
Join us Sat, Oct 24, 6–8:30pm at Founders Park! Costume contest, inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, DJ dance party, juggling, face painting, sno-cones, donuts & food trucks. $15 parking. It's going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Keys Weekly
Published September 28Fantasy Fest celebrates ‘Musical Icons & Iconic Musicals’
Fantasy Fest, Key West’s annual multiday costuming party in paradise, welcomes revelers for this year’s Oct. 16-25 extravaganza. The 2026 Fantasy Fest theme, “Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals” invites fantasy-makers to style themselves at the center of a Ziegfeld extravaganza,…
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Published September 25Nothing like your first: New award winners highlight Best of Marathon
For some, walking to the podium at the Best of Marathon Awards is an annual ritual. But there’s nothing that can replace the first time you hear your name called to thunderous applause – and quite frankly, for us as hosts, it’s one of the best parts of our night. The 2026…
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Published September 25Run and walk on Islamorada’s scenic Old Highway returns Saturday, Oct. 3
Events season in the Upper Keys gets underway on Saturday, Oct. 3 with a run and a stroll on the scenic Old Highway in Islamorada. Dubbed the Old Highway 5k Run/Walk, the race is back for a third year. The run and walk was organized by Baptist Health South Florida for a number of…
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Published September 24Do your best Dolly Parton: Dive Bar hosts look-alike contest and fundraiser Sept. 25
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton Well, Dolly, we poured ourselves a cup of ambition and heard you loud and clear. And there’s no better place to do it than Dive Bar, 320 Grinnell St. On Friday, Sept. 25 (9-2-5 — get it?), Dive Bar will host the […]
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Published September 22Want to sell your stuff to the undead at Key West’s ZombieFest?
The Key West Art & Historical Society is accepting vendor applications for ZombieLand, the family-friendly party before the annual Zombie Bike Ride, one of the most events of Fantasy Fest. ZombieLand will take place on Sunday, Oct.18, from 2 to 6 p.m., on the parade grounds of…
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Published September 17Paddle at Pennekamp State Park celebrates America’s 250th in the Florida Keys
America’s 250th celebration continued in the Florida Keys on Sept. 12, as community members and visitors enjoyed some paddling and other festivities at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for The state park in Key Largo lifted its fees for the day, as people perused the many…