Holiday Activities & Winter Festivals in Key West, Florida
Stars on the Water Concert Series – Javina Magness Live on the Sunset Pier!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Winner of the 2006 and 2007 Blues Music Awards for Best Contemporary Female Artist of the Year!
www.javinamagness.com
“A superb, powerhouse R&B singer who delivers blues and soul with show-stopping authority” – Los Angeles Daily News
For Information phone: 305-295-7045 rlevering@oceankey.com
Superboat Race Week!
Sunday, November, 2 – Sunday, November 9 - 2008
One of the most popular weeks in Key West. Check out the unforgettable sights and sounds of these amazing machines as they fly by the Sunset Pier. Ocean front tables are rented for the days events. Best location to view races: The Sunset Pier at Zero Duval. For more information on reserved tables and fees :
Phone 305-295-7043 cgrandcourt@oceankey.com
Pirates in Paradise 2008
November 29 to December 07, 2008
Historic Key West and Fort Taylor are transformed into a pirates’ stronghold with more than 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment celebrate Key West’s maritime history. For more information:
www.keywestchamber.org
Key West Lighted Boat Parade
December 13th, 2008.
Decorated and lighted boats are to cruise through Key West Harbor and the waters of the Historic Seaport. Musical guests are featured in this event sponsored by Schooner Wharf Bar and Captain Morgan. Best location to watch - Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort & Spa. For more information:
www.keywestchamber.org
Key West New Year’s Eve Celebrations
December 31, 2008.
The festivities include a “conch shell drop” at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St.; the descent of a 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; and the descent of a pirate wench from the mast of the tall ship Liberty Clipper in the island city’s Historic Seaport. For more information:
www.keywestchamber.org
Old Island Days Art Festival
February 21 to February 22, 2009.
The 43rd annual fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town. Vendors and artisans sell their wares in a tropical street fair.For more information:
www.keywestchamber.org