The wildest festival of the year is back in Key West! Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party where adults get to live their best life like there's no tomorrow It started in 1979 when a small group of Key West locals wanted to bring more tourists to the island during its slow season and has transformed into an island-wide party that locals and visitors alike look forward to each year.
If you're headed to the Keys for Fantasy Fest on October 18th-October 27th check out the following list of fun parties and events happening around the island.
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Fantasy Fest Key West!
at Key West
Fantasy Fest is a street party held annually in the last week of October in Key West, Florida.
Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade
at Key West Harbour
ach year, the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade winds through the world-famous Duval Street from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Walking Dead Dance Party!
at Smokin' Tuna Saloon
Join us at the Smokin' Tuna Saloon for a haunted dance party on October 20th!
Zombie Bike Ride
at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach, Key West
Key West Artisan Market kicks off the season with its "Zombie Bike Ride Pre-Party" Edition Oct 20th – rise and ride to the occasion!
Goombay Island Wine Tasting!
at ViV Wine & Cheese Bar aka Vivez Joyeux
We will be open at noon for our regular Happy Hour, Wine and Food Menu. For this edition, as well, we have made a selection of 3 Island Wines and we propose you to enjoy 2 signature cocktails created just for Goombay Festival!
27th Annual Homemade Bikini Contest!
at Smokin' Tuna Saloon
Make your own bikini and compete to win more than $2,000 in cash prizes at Smokin' Tuna Saloon on October 23rd!
Rock the Tatas Contest!
at Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon
Dress up your tatas and compete to win a $500 cash prize as the best decorated set! A portion of the proceeds will go to Making Strides!
Top 10 Art of Wine Tasting
at ViV Wine & Cheese Bar aka Vivez Joyeux
23d: 6pm, Top 10 Art of Wine Tasting Taste 10 different wines and come back home with your favorite bottle!
Goombay at La crêperie!
at La Crêperie - French Café Key West
La crêperie, French Café: Goombay, 18th+19th: Island cocktails, tropical mimosa, beers, and tropical crêpes serve on our patio all night.
Ultimate Island Tasting at Viv Wine Bistro!
at ViV Wine & Cheese Bar aka Vivez Joyeux
19th: Ultimate Island Tasting, $45 2 sets. During 2 hours, discover an incredible Tasting with 3 island wines, 2 cocktails, and their complementary Amuse-Bouches 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8pm