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FANTASY CYBER SOUVENIRS  Visit the Fantasy Fest Store anytime at www.fantasyfest.com for memorabilia that makes the fantasy a reality! Official posters, t-shirts, and limited edition medallions. To purchase the Official 2012 t-shirt please call Keyboard Advertising at 305-292-9315.

INDECENT EXPOSURE  Party like Adam and Eve day and night at the Garden of Eden, clothing optional rooftop bar, above the Bull & Whistle on the corner of Caroline and Duval in the 200 block. Body painting; Open 10 AM to 4 AM everyday; $

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Friday, October 19, 2012

BAHAMA VILLAGE GOOMBAY FESTIVAL Tastes, sights and sounds of the Caribbean in Bahama Village, located at Duval and Petronia streets. This family friendly street party continues Saturday! Noon to midnight; FREE

ROYAL CORONATION BALL  Meet Key West's Royal Family and vote for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest 2012 at the "Mayan Empire"; a benefit for AIDS Help; 6:00 PM; (305) 296-6196; Suggested donation; Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval Street.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Saturday, October 20, 2012

BAHAMA VILLAGE GOOMBAY FESTIVAL This family friendly party continues in Bahama Village! Noon - midnight; FREE

THE BATTLE OF BONE ISLAND: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN OF GOOD VS. EVIL The ultimate showdown of good vs. evil is upon us and it's happening right here in paradise. "The Battle of Bone Island" is an epic burlesque quest to save Key West from impending doom. Pasties will fly and tassels will twirl in this risqué and raucous revue staring your favorite Key West Burlesque beauties and a few out of town favorites. 8:00 PM at the Waterfront Playhouse   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sunday, October 21, 2012

THE WET AND WILD BLUE PARTY AT THE SHERATON SUITES  Kowabunga! Attention all Cabana Boys and Girls, and wave hunters, surf dudes and dudettes. Join us for the Sheraton Suites Second Annual BLUE POOL PARTY from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; featuring live entertainment from the King of the surf – Howard Livingston and the Mile Marker 24 Band. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar highlighted by lots of free giveaways and amazing raffle prizes. Tickets are only $10 and include a complimentary $5 raffle ticket. So catch a wave and purchase tickets today for the ultimate beach party. Benefits AIDS Help. Call (305) 292-4360 or go to info@sheratonkeywest.com to reserve your tickets.   THE BATTLE OF BONE ISLAND: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN OF GOOD VS. EVIL The ultimate showdown of good vs. evil is upon us and it's happening right here in paradise. "The Battle of Bone Island" is an epic burlesque quest to save Key West from impending doom. Pasties will fly and tassels will twirl in this risqué and raucous revue staring your favorite Key West Burlesque beauties and a few out of town favorites. 8:00 PM at the Waterfront Playhouse   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Monday, October 22, 2012

PINKING OF YOU!  Want to partake in a wildly fun event where you can mingle with local celebrities and bid on one-of-a-kind bra inspired creations? The Sixth Annual “Pinking of You” Decorated Bra Auction promises to be a great time for a great cause. Local artists transform bras into works of art, which are then modeled during a live auction to the highest bidder. You never know what you might see! All money raised will be donated to WomanKind, Inc. to provide breast cancer education and early detection through clinical breast exams; 6:00 PM; The Westin Resort Key West Resort and Marina; 245 Front St. (Special thanks to the Bolanowski’s)

THE BATTLE OF BONE ISLAND: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN OF GOOD VS. EVIL The ultimate showdown of good vs. evil is upon us and it's happening right here in paradise. "The Battle of Bone Island" is an epic burlesque quest to save Key West from impending doom. Pasties will fly and tassels will twirl in this risqué and raucous revue staring your favorite Key West Burlesque beauties and a few out of town favorites. 8:00 PM at the Waterfront Playhouse   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

REDDY ICE FANTASY FAÇADE ™ COMPETITION  Festively decorated homes and businesses compete for cold hard cash! Free to enter or for more information, call the Fantasy Fest office (305) 296-1817.

FREE OFFICIAL FANTASY FEST POSTER SIGNING PARTY  Meet-n-greet the award-winning artist of this year’s poster. Get up close and personal while having a lively libation or two; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 430 Duval St.; 5:00 PM; posters for sale.

30th ANNUAL HEADDRESS BALL: SALACIOUS UNVEILING: THE END OF TIME It’s the end of the world as we know it!  Lightning Strikes.  Nights Blaze. Worlds collide. We make time stand still on this unique night of headdress competition that includes a lasciviously extravagant show with lots of sexy Key West razzle dazzle! The premiere gay event of Fantasy Fest. Adult Themed.  Held Rain or Shine. Doors Open at 7 PM.  Show Begins at 8 PM.  Sponsored by the Key West Business Guild. For more information, go to www.headdressballkeywest.com.  Southernmost Hotel on the Beach, 508 South Street. Tickets are now available.  This event sells out so purchase tickets early!     FINNEGAN'S WAKE GREEN PARTY  Come celebrate the ultimate Irish party! Party starts at 7:00 PM ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Live Irish music with Gabriel Donohue (formerly of the Chieftains). No cover if you wear green. Costume contest for “Best Eco Green Wear.” Sign up for the Edamame Eating Contest; 320 Grinnell St.; (305) 293-0222; www.keywestirish.com   CAPT. TONY'S PARTY IN PLAID  Experience a party that caters to all exotic lifestyles and fantasies. Whether you wear your naughty or nice plaid to attract old friends or to stimulate the new, this party is for you. Everyone is invited to a party for the ages that only the legendary Capt. Tony's can host. Great music and drinks, plaid costumes, exotic people. 428 Greene St., 8:00 PM; FREE

CHIPPENDALE TIGHTY WHITEY PARTY  Direct from Las Vegas as seen in the movie Magic Mike. It's the sexiest and wildest all male revue show on earth! Join the world famous Chippendale dancers for an ultimate night of complete satisfaction. Plus performing live on stage, it's J.J. McGraw, the number one Tim McGraw celebrity impersonator in the country. Sexy white wear is encouraged for this party, and couples are welcome. Limited tickets are available for this event and can be purchased at www.keystix.com; Bare Assets; 1029 Truman Ave.; 8:00 PM; (305) 304-1188.

THE BATTLE OF BONE ISLAND: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN OF GOOD VS. EVIL The ultimate showdown of good vs. evil is upon us and it's happening right here in paradise. "The Battle of Bone Island" is an epic burlesque quest to save Key West from impending doom. Pasties will fly and tassels will twirl in this risqué and raucous revue staring your favorite Key West Burlesque beauties and a few out of town favorites. 8:00 PM at the Waterfront Playhouse   WILD, WILD KEY WEST PARTY AT COWBOY BILLS  Put more feathers in your headdress, dust off your cowboy boots and mosey on down for Cowboy Bills 2nd annual Cowboys and Indians Party! Be sure to dress in your best Wild, Wild Key West attire because cash prizes will be given for the best costumes and all you cowboys better wear your chaps for the bull riding competition! VIP seating available or watch the action live from our big screens! Drink specials all night. 610 ½ Duval St; 10:00 PM; (305) 295-8219; www.cowboybills.com

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

PET MASQUERADE & PARADE  A magical carousel of frisky pets and playful owners delightfully disguised and ready to frolic for fame and fortune; Registration for competition is at 4:30 PM; Show starts at 5:30 PM; FREE to watch; $25 to enter; benefits Lower Keys Friends of Animals; Casa Marina Resort; 1500 Reynolds St. For more information call (305) 304-1026 or petmasquerade@hotmail.com.

LAZY GECKO REDNECK PARTY  Hey ya'll, come on down to the Lazy Gecko Redneck Party! Gussy up in your best camo or slide into your sexiest Daisy Dukes!! Prizes for the best Redneck, Redneck Babe, Redneck Couple, and Team Redneck (yeah, that's you and your best bubbas!). Party starts at 7:00 PM; Lazy Gecko; 200 Duval St.; www.lazygecko.com.

THE "ORIGINAL HOMEMADE BIKINI CONTEST" AT THE SUNSET PIER  A bevy of 50 beauties vie for $2,100 in prize money! Tropical libations and great drink specials, along with music from the island's best bands will ensure this is the place to party tonight!  Join the Backstage VIP section with an open bar, light food and a contestant meet & greet.  For contest entry information contact the Sunset Pier at (305) 295-7047 or dining@oceankey.com  Contestant participation fee of $20 will be donated to Reef Relief. VIP Tickets available at keystix.com or at The Sunset Pier Tiki Bar. Party begins at 7:00 PM; Seating is limited; FREE.   WHARFSTOCK AT THE SCHOONER WHARF BAR  Go back to the days of Peace and Love Woodstock style. Get groovy with tie-dye, flower power, and psychedelic colors, for your apocalyptic fantasy this year. Prizes for best Hippie Chick and Grooviest Dude. Be a part of the Body Painting Contest. Just bring a friend to paint or be painted…paints and brushes provided! Enjoy live music by Gary Hempsey and the Hippie Band, cold drinks and emceed by Frank Everhart. Winners will receive cash prizes and gift certificates. 202 William St.; (305) 292-3302; 7:00 PM; judging at 10:00 PM. No cover charge or entry fee.   “WICKED HOT TUNA” CONTEST AT SMOKIN’ TUNA SALOON  Come on over to the Smokin’ Tuna for the most "Wicked Hot Tuna" costume contest. Over $3,000 in cash and prizes for the first, second, and third place finishers. First place wins a 1 week stay at the Hyatt Windward Point Resort in Key West plus $500 cash! Costumes will be judged on originality, sexiness and most wicked! 8:00 PM meet the contestants; 9:00 PM contest; 4 Charles St.; (305) 517-6350; $

CELEBRITY LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST  Do people always tell you that you remind them of someone famous? This is your event! Imitators of the famous and fabled vie for cash and prizes; Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel; 430 Duval St.; Contestant sign up 8:00 PM; FREE to watch; FREE to enter.

DUNGEON OF DARK SECRETS and FETISHES  Embrace your darkest desires… come one and come all (boys & girls, boys & boys, girls & girls) to play in our dungeon of fetishes! Play, voyeur, or take part in the show to unleash your darkest desires. Attire: PVC, leather, latex, uniform, period, levi, underwear, vintage, glam, cyber, burlesque, masks, wear as much or as little as you want, but dress to THRILL! 801 Bourbon Bar/Saloon 1; 801 Duval; (305) 294-4737 or (305) 731-9055; 9:00 PM; Purchase tickets online at: www.eventbrite.com or www.keystix.com.

FOGARTY'S RED NIGHT  Fogarty’s 11th Annual Red Party! Don’t miss this often imitated, but never duplicated party with a costume contest and door prizes! 227 Duval St.; (305) 294-7525; 9:00 PM; $10 per person.

SWING & SKIN FREAK FEST PARTY  Playboy Goddess, Kristy Morgan, from the reality TV show "Tila Tequila", invites you to personally interact with her and super hot exotic dancers as she bares it all live on stage. Join the adventurous and risque in an adult entertainment club setting featuring guest DJs mixing live. Limited tickets are available to the public for this private star-studded red carpet celebrity extravaganza. Bare Assets; 1029 Truman Ave.; Tickets available at www.keystix.com; (305) 304-1188; 10:00 PM; $.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

DANTE'S 6TH ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY AND WET T-SHIRT CONTEST  Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish HORNS, GET WET & WILD at Dante’s for a chance to win BIG $$$! Free body painting, live music, great giveaways, fantastic food and drink specials and our one of a kind stage in the CENTER of the POOL! The party starts at noon and goes till 6:00 PM, pole dancing starts at 4:30 PM; Dante’s Restaurant & Raw Bar; 951 Caroline St, next to the ferry terminal. Visit www.danteskeywest.com for more details.

PRETENDERS IN PARADISE - ZOMBIE NATION VACATION  The legendary costume competition with $10,000 in cash prizes! Combining extraordinary creative genius and performing energy, this year's event promises to be a rapturously good time! Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, beachside; www.pierhouse.com; 8:00 PM; $.

SLOPPY JOE’S 28TH ANNUAL TOGA PARTY  “Still The Best Ancient Roman Party in Town!” To enter the contest, contestants must be dressed in toga and are encouraged to use Fantasy Fest’s theme “A-Conch-Alypse” for inspiration. Three divisions: Groups/Couples - $500 first place prize; Men’s - $250 first place prize; and Women’s - $250 first place prize. Free to enter contest; registration at 8:00 PM and contest begins at 9:30 PM; 201 Duval St. Door charge.

EXPOSED AT THE BOURBON ST. PUB ADULT ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX  Looking for the most risqué party of this years Fantasy Fest? This Pool, Hot Tub, and Foam Party is all outdoors, under the stars, complete with a black out/black light dance party inside. This all welcome, clothing optional, (Bare What You Dare) party, will include glow sticks, 2 DJs, dance floors, large projector screens (playing all your favorite fantasies), exotic dancers (male and female). VIP, front of the line, passes will be on sale at the New Orleans House starting October 1st; 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM; (305) 293-9800; 724 Duval St; www.Bourbonstpub.com.

COWBOY BILL'S 6TH ANNUAL GIT-R-WET T-SHIRT CONTEST  Catch the hottest ladies competing for $1,500 in cash prizes in this over the top competition. Contestants model the finest and most creative cotton wet T-shirts. Drink specials all night. VIP seating available or watch the action live from our big screens! 610 1/2 Duval St.; 10:00 PM; (305) 295-8219; www.cowboybills.com; $.

MONSTERS BALL  Sea serpents, mermaids and other bizarre creatures of the deep! What lurks below and who’s dancing on the reef? Dive into this annual costume party and explore some surreal fantasies and some too-real fantasies that should perhaps remain submerged! Green Parrot Bar; 601 Whitehead St.; (305) 294-6133; www.greenparrot.com; 10:00 PM; FREE.

PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY  Mr. Playboy himself, la Hef, invites everyone to dress in sexy nightwear. This party makes you feel like you are at the mansion. Enter the $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look a like contest. Mingle with celebrities and enjoy guest DJ’s live. Purchase Advance VIP tickets online now before they sell out at www.keystix.com. Mangoes 700 Duval St (305) 304-1188; 10PM $   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Friday, October 26, 2012

HAIR OF THE HOG, LEATHER AND LACE PARTY  Wake up with the hogs at our Bloody Mary Blow Out Breakfast! Wear your laciest lace or your luckiest leather and win $$$! Grey Goose Bloody Mary bar and beer specials. Featuring the Hog’s Breath awesome breakfast burrito! Party starts at 10 AM; Leather and Lace Contest starts at 11 AM; for more information visit www.hogsbreath.com; 400 Front St.; (305) 296-4222.

FANTASY FEST STREET FAIR  Duval Street’s mile-long eater-tainment extravaganza features arts and crafts, food vendors, lively libations and costumed frivolity; Noon to 10:00 PM.

801 BOURBON BAR TEA DANCE  The BIGGEST dance party in the street during Fantasy Fest 2012. Get your groove on while dancing, drinking and frolicking on Duval St. Live DJs, Drag Queens, celebrities and MORE. Join the party at 724 Duval St. – 801 Duval St.; 1 PM; FREE.

A MAYAN STATE OF MIND AT THE SOUTHERNMOST TEMPLE Join the Southernmost Mayan Conch King and Queen for the last sacrifice at the Southernmost Temple before the A-Conch-Alypse.  We are sending our plea for all Mayan Royalty, enemy warriors, and tribal women to come out and pay respects to our Southernmost Serpent Gods and celebrate the changing of the universe! Remember it “ain’t over 'til the Conch Queen Sings!”  Best themed costume wins! Contest is poolside at the Southernmost on the Beach; 508 South Street; 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Registration begins at 3:00 PM. Contest at 4:00 PM. At 6:00 PM join us for the Masquerade March Half Way Party; FREE.   MASQUERADE MARCH  Join the crowd as they parade through Old Town with music and noisemakers! Thirst quenchers provided at selected guesthouses. Begins at the Key West Cemetery Frances Street entrance but revelers can join the mad march anywhere along the two routes! Start marching at 5:00 PM; All welcome; FREE.

12TH ANNUAL LIVING ART AIRBRUSH EXPO  Contestants will use the human form as a living canvas for artistic expression in competition for $2,000 in cash; drink specials and live entertainment! Painting and partying start at 6:00 PM, judging begins at 9:00 PM; Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort; (305) 295-7045; FREE; Backstage VIP tickets available at www.keystix.com.

RUM BARREL'S 6TH ANNUAL PIRATE BASH  Dress and drink like a pirate at the Rum Barrel’s most outrageous pirate bash in the world! More than $1,500 in cash prizes for the best pirate and wench costumes, great music on the rooftop stage, and awesome rum specials. For more info call (305) 292-7862 or get piratical inspiration at www.rumbarrel.com; 9:00 PM.

FETISH & FANTASY PARTY AT THE ISLAND HOUSE FOR MEN  Welcome to Key West’s most provocative fetish party and the ONLY all-male event of Fantasy Fest 2012! The dungeon doors are open to all adult men wanting to watch or partake in their wildest erotic desires. Live out your fantasies in a completely private, enclosed, clothing optional resort setting. Hundreds of hot men will be dressed in their sexiest leather, fetish gear, and underwear. Demonstration stations, play areas, and a 24 hr poolside café & bar beckon you to join this not-to-be-missed event. Co-Sponsored by the Key West Wreckers. Doors open at 10 PM. Clothes check provided. Purchase advance tickets online at www.keystix.com ; Island House Resort for Men; www.islandhousekeywest.com/ih ; 1129 Fleming St; (305) 294-6284.

PIMP AND HO PARTY  This event is Guaranteed to satisfy all your erotic dreams. Join the King Pimp himself, Ron Jeremy, for the wildest party of your life! Enter the $700 Mr. Pimp and Ms. Ho costume contest. Plus join DJ Kyd mixing live. This event sells out every year. Purchase Advance VIP Tickets online at www.keystix.com Red Fish Blue Fish 407 Front Street (305) 304-1188; 10 PM $

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

DUVAL STREET PROMENADE  Sassy entertainers, enticing food and spirited libations tempt costumed merrymakers as they party from the Gulf to the Atlantic; Noon to 10:30 PM; FREE

KEY WEST COUPLES FEST AT THE BOURBON STREET PUB  The ONLY exclusively Adult Couples Only event. The adult playground will be open only to registered and approved couples in proper Fantasy and costume attire. The full service bar and great downtown location will provide a discriminating retreat and vibrant atmosphere. A bang-up crowd and hot music will make this party your favorite for Fantasy Fest 2012. Come and howl with us. 10 AM until the wee hours of the morning. Information available at SDC or www.keywestcouplesfest.com.   EPIDERMAL ARTS AND TORSO TAPESTRIES  Art lovers gather for this bona fide cultural event to determine the best-illustrated bodies. The battle of the emblazoned bods elevates this art form to something aesthetic, creative and maybe even poetic; Green Parrot Bar at 601 Whitehead St.; (305) 294-6133; www.greenparrot.com; 2:00 PM; FREE

CAPTAIN MORGAN FANTASY FEST PARADE  Join 70,000 frolicking partygoers as this year's parade surfs down Duval Street. Featuring glittering floats, marching bands and dancing groups, it doesn't get any wilder than this! Parade steps off at 7:00 PM; www.fantasyfest.com/parade.cfm; FREE

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

CHILDREN'S DAY  A family event featuring food, games, arts and crafts and a costume contest for children. Bayview Park at Truman Ave. and Eisenhower Dr.; Noon - 5 PM; 305-292-8912

"THE FAT LADY SINGS" TEA DANCE AT LA TE DA  As the saying goes, "It ain’t over 'til the fat lady sings." Everyone will be at La Te Da from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the last official event of Fantasy Fest 2012. D.J. Junior provides the music for the very last hoorah. La Te Da Hotel, Restaurant, Cabaret and Bars at 1125 Duval St.; (305) 296-6706; $5