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12-STEP MUSIC FEST 305-395-3300 · Fax: 305-296-4726 · Email: Info@12stepmusicfest.com 2209 Flagler Avenue B · Key West, FL 33040 The 12-Step Music Fest is a campout for ALL 12 step fellowships held in November at Sugarloaf Key (MM20) KOA Campground in the Florida Keys. It's a mini Woodstock, minus the drugs and alcohol, but add meetings and fellowship! ART UNDER THE OAKS 852-5372 · Fax: 852-3315 · Email: lnieblersp@aol.com P.O. Box 433 · Tavernier, FL 33070 Large fine arts & crafts show held in January, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the San Pedro Church, 89500 Overseas Hwy., Mile Marker 89.5, Plantation Key, Tavernier, FL. BAY JAM MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 305-451-4747. · Email: info@keysice.com Founder's Park, MM 87 Overseas Hwy. · Plantation Key, FL Annual festival presented by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce takes place in April. BIG PINE & LOWER KEYS ISLAND ART FESTIVAL 872-2411 · 1-800-872-3722 · Fax: 872-0752 · Email: info@lowerkeyschamber.com 31020 Overseas Highway · Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Visitors and Keys residents are invited to ring in the holiday season and celebrate the creative arts at the Big Pine Island Art Festival, themed Art & Music in a Natural Key. The event is to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, mile marker 31 oceanside in Big Pine. Scheduled highlights include live music, exhibits and booths featuring the original work of artists and craftsmen. Free admission and parking. CIVIL WAR DAYS AT FORT TAYLOR 293-3678 · Fax: 292-6881 · Email: harry.smid@dep.state.fl.us POBox 58 · Key West, FL 33041 Join us for Civil War reenactments at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, February 26-28, 2010. CUBAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 295-9665 · Fax: 294-7207 · Email: availability@cubanfest.com 5570 Third Avenue · Key West, FL 33040 Annual festival May 28-30, 2010, featuring music, dancing, street fair, fishing tournament, seminars, exhibits, lectures, films, cigar dinners, and symposiums. FANTASY FEST 296-1817 · Fax: 294-3335 · Email: kwfanfest@aol.com PO Box 230 · Key West, FL 33041-0230 31st Annual Fantasy Fest! An outrageous, 10-day celebration featuring costume competitions, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade with marching groups and lavish floats. October 23 to November 1. FLORIDA KEYS ART GUILD 743-9404 · Fax: 743-9813 · Email: gbhewlett@bellsouth.net P.O. Box 501382 · Marathon, FL 33050 Non-profit membership organization for visual artists and artisans working in 2 and 3 dimensional media. Meets Nov.-April, second Tuesday each month, Elks Club, U.S. 1 & 81st St. Marathon. Activities include outdoor juried shows, bus trips, newsletters, workshops, paint-outs, demonstrations, speakers at meetings, and social activities. FLORIDA KEYS BIRDING & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 872-0774 · Fax: 872-2154 · Email: james_bell@fws.gov P.O. Box 500953 · Marathon, FL 33050-0953 Held each year in September-October since 1998, this event is the only organized Key wide birding and wildlife festival. GOOMBAY FESTIVAL 896-5514 · Email: info@goombay-keywest.org 1107 Whitehead Street · Key West, FL 33040 Dates for 2009: October 23-24. The rich Caribbean tradition that flavors Key Wests culture is to be celebrated during the annual Goombay Festival. The exuberant street party showcases island arts and crafts, music and food in the heart of Key Wests historic Bahama Village neighborhood. Goombay weekend marks the beginning of Fantasy Fest, the island city's 10-day masking and costuming gala. HEMINGWAY DAYS FESTIVAL · 888-315-1296 P.O. Box 4045 · Key West, FL 33041-4045 Every July, Key West celebrates Ernest Hemingway's birthday with a 10-day festival with events such as Look-a-Like Contest, Twilight Party, 5K Run, Street Fair, Regatta, Short Story Competition, Marlin Tournament, Literary Events, and more! HOLIDAY ISLE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Eileen Mason 664-2321 84001 Overseas Hwy., Holiday Isle, MM. 84.5 · Islamorada, FL 33036 Upcoming dates for 2009: September 18 - 20 Oct 30 - Nov 1 Nov 13 - 15 Dec 18 - 20 ISLAND ROOTS HERITAGE FESTIVAL · Fax: 295-0560 · Email: abceram@hotmail.com · Key West, FL 33040 This festive collaboration between Key West and Green Turtle Key ("Sister Island" in the Abacos) celebrates the heritage of these two island cities. April 30th to May 2nd 2010 KEY LARGO PIRATES' FEST 305-394-3736 · Fax: 305-453-9661 · Email: r.stoky@fkrm.com P.O. Box 3006 · Key Largo, FL 33037 Pirates will invade Key Largo each year in October during 3 days of fun, food, music and various events. This event focuses on the life and times of Black Ceasar. Dates for 2009: October 22 to 25 KEY LARGO SINGER'S & SONGWRITER FESTIVAL 305-522-1300 · Fax: 305-453-9661 · Email: r.stoky@fkrm.com P.O. Box 3006 · Key Largo, FL 33037 Get your dancin' shoes on and get on down to Key Largo for this annual 10-day event held in May. Over 15 stages feature some of the hottest singers and songwriters around! KEY WEST AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 305-797-7225 · Email: keywestelks@comcast.net 1107 Whitehead Street · Key West, FL 33040 Celebrate African-American Heritage: Enjoy the street fair- great live music, song, foods, crafts and more! Festival date: To Be Announced. KEY WEST CRAFT SHOW 305-294-1243 · Email: kwcraftshow@earthlink.net P.O. Box 614 · Key West, FL 33041 Held in January, The Key West Craft Show is a two day juried outdoor craft festival. This nationally recognized Craft Show brings over 100 fine and skilled craft artists to this beautiful historic area of Key West. KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 305-294-0748 · 866-415-5299 · Fax: 305-294-8197 · Email: keywestjazz@aol.com P.O. Box 4146 · Key West, FL 33041 Foundation and January jazz festival, emphasizing education, awareness and appreciation of Caribbean, Latin and world influences among the traditional jazz roots KEY WEST LITERARY SEMINAR · 888-293-9291 · Fax: call first · Email: mail@KWLS.org 718 Love Lane · Key West, FL 33040 Annual January literary gathering, blending serious literary discussion and festive Key West parties. Small writers workshops accompany each year's seminar. The summer office(Apr.-Nov.) is 1950 Sussex Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. KEY WEST SUNSET CELEBRATION 292-7700 · Fax: 294-5144 · Email: sunmail@sunsetcelebration.org P.O. Box 4837 · Key West, FL 33041-4837 Every day at sunset, Mallory Square, Key West. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRADITIONAL ARTS 301-565-0654 · Fax: 301-565-0472 · Email: info@ncta.net 1320 Fenwick Lane · Silver Spring, MD 20910 Founded in 1933, the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is the nations oldest folk arts organization. The Florida Keys Traditional Arts Festival is a 5-day event held in January in Marathon (MM50). OLD ISLAND DAYS ART FESTIVAL 294-1241 · Fax: 294-1372 · Email: flocr@earthlink.net Key West Art Ctr., 301 Front St. · Key West, FL 33040 Oldest high-quality juried & judged art show in the Keys, held in February PIGEON KEY ART FESTIVAL 305-289-0025 · Fax: 305-289-1065 · Email: pigeonkey@aol.com P.O. Box 500130 · Marathon, FL 33050 Highly rated juried and judged fine arts show held yearly in February. PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL 305-296-9694 · Fax: 305-294-8388 · Email: info@PiratesInParadise.com 201 William St. · Key West, FL 33040 2009 Dates: December 3 to 6. At Fort Zachary Taylor State Park & Beach, Historic Seaport and other island venues. Tall Ship Sea Battles and Pirate Sails, Fort Pirate Fest & Village Market, Official End of Florida's Hurricane Season Party, Writer's Workshop, Free 'Historic Glimpses' Presentations, Women Sailors and Sailors Women Luncheon, Maritime Art Exhibits, Literature & the Sea Authors' Reception & Booksignings, Historic Re-enactment of Pirate Trial of Anne Bonny & Mary Read, Children's Activities and Fort Taylor Pirate Feast & Shipwreck Ball. ROBERT FROST POETRY FESTIVAL 296-3573 · Fax: 2925723 · Email: heritagehouse@aol.com 410 Caroline Street · Key West, FL 33040 April 11th, 2010: Hosted by the Key West Heritage House & Robert Frost Cottage, Key West. Workshops will focus on such topics as finding your voice, how to convey moods, writing haiku, exploring meaningful topics, and how to read poetry. Community events will include poetry on stage, Smokin' Poetry, Visual Poetry, Poetry Slam & Pirate Poetry 7 Sea Shanties! SCULPTURE KEY WEST 305-295-3800 · Email: info@sculpturekeywest.com P.O. Box 1058 · Key West, FL 33040 16 January - 16 April 2010 15th anniversary exhibition featuring contemporary sculpture at three venues: Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Key West Garden Club at West Martello, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. THE KEY WEST AUTHORS' BOOK FAIR 305.296.5762 · Email: sheri@seastorypress.com Key West Heritage House, 410 Caroline Street · Key West, FL 33040 First (Annual?) Key West Authors' Book Fair is held on Friday and Saturday, April 9 -10, 10 AM - 4 PM. FREE Featuring: Book signings by local authors , "Lightning" 5-minute readings, Refreshments & Brilliant literary conversation. WRITERS: only $20/ table to sell your books or $30 for both days. Any number of your own titles. Register by Friday April 5. Call 305.296.5762 for more information. UNDERWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL 305-872-2411 · Fax: 305-872-0752 · Email: lkchamber@aol.com P.O. Box 430511 · Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Annual Festival held in July at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary/Looe Key Preservation Reserve. |