FANTASY FEST 2014 KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATE EVENT SCHEDULE

TROPICAL ESCAPADES AND TRANCES

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Ongoing Events:

Aqua Idol every Tuesday beginning August 26 – October 14, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – come support the candidates’ singers at Aqua Nightclub, 711 Duval Street.  75% of the monies collected will be split among the candidates and 25% would go to the campaign for which the winner is representing.  All monies will be donated to AIDS Help.  Free to attend!  All Candidates

Drag Queen Bingo at 801 Cabaret every Sunday from August 24 – October 12, 5:00 PM – Bingo at 801 Bourbon will divide all proceeds equally among the candidates.  All Candidates

Thursday, October 2^nd, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Tropical Escapades & Trances, the Annual All Candidates Bash at the Bourbon St. Pub, 724 Duval St.  Join all of the candidates at this Meet & Greet Party! A $25 donation gets you into the party and the chance to vote for your favorite candidate. This event is always a great boost for moral and the campaign coffers toward the end of a very grueling campaign schedule.  Enjoy free tropical drinks while socializing with your friends.  All Candidates

Saturday, October 4, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Royal Ball at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela Street.  Mingle with current and former Royalty.  Music by Skipper Kriptiz and his band.  Food by the Iron Chefs.  Admission $ 50 per person contact Jeremy Wilkerson, 305-440-2300, for reservations.  All Candidates

Thursday, October 16, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Key West Innkeepers Association’s Annual All-Candidates Party at TBD.  Entry fee is a suggest donation of $10.  All proceeds will be split evenly between this year’s candidates.  All Candidate

Friday, October 17^th, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – The Coronation Ball “Tropical Escapades and Trances”, at the Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval Street.  $ 5 admission gets one free vote.  $50 priority seating includes one vote and buffet.  For VIP seating reservations, visit www.aidshelp.cc.  All Candidates

Wednesday, October 8^th, 6:00 PM VIP seating, Show time 7:00 PM – Criss Cross showing at The Eaton Street Theater, 522 Eaton St. This is a once in a lifetime Event and you don’t want to miss it! The Movie was filmed here in Key West, starring Goldie Hawn, who plays Julie in the movie. There is going to be never before seen memorabilia, documents and a viewing of a picture never before shown to the public! Tickets are $25 and VIP tickets $ 50, includes cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. Go to www.aidshelp.cc for purchasing tickets. Seating is limited!!!! Crown Jules for Queen

Wednesday, October 8^th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Mask and Wig Auction, $ 5 for Auction Paddle. Bid on the most fantastic wigs and masks created by Key West stylists and artists in a live and silent auction. Hosted by Cheryl and Craig Cates. Shane for King

Wednesday, Oct. 8^th, 10:00 PM – 1st Full Moon of the Season, Upstairs of Bagatelle Restaurant, 115 Duval St., $ 20 General Admission. If you’ve never been to a full moon party at Bagatelle then you’re missing out. Theme to be announced later. Come get your HOWL ON. Joe Weed for King

Friday, October 10^th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Chair Auction at Shameless Lounge, 610 Greene St. Sue Maurer has rounded up 20 sets of a table & chair painted by 20 different amazing artists in town. All to be Auctioned off!! These sets are one of a kind and you could be the proud owner of, well, as many as you want!!!! Free admission!! Crown Jules for Queen

Friday, Oct. 10^th, 7:00 PM – A Most Unusual Prom, Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval St., $ 25 General Admission. This is a Red Carpet event. NYC backdrop, Awesome entertainment including Sinatra, an amazing yearbook, Prizes galore for winners of each category. 4 nominees in each category have 4 weeks to raise money (just like the King and Queen races) to win their category. THE ENVELOPE PLEASE. Joe Weed for King

Saturday, October 11^th, 5:30 PM – Multi-Location Theme Dinner with “Clyde for King”. Various Hosts will hold individual parties around the island, each with their own theme– Costumes Encouraged! Party times range from 5:30 – 8:30. After Dinner Drinks at 8:45 (Location TBA) Prizes will be awarded for best theme costume and for the Host who raises the most money for the cause! Free admission!! Donation encouraged with admission. Crown Jules for Queen

Saturday, October 11^th, 5:30-8:30pm – Calling All Party Divas!  Queen Fizz started this event when she asked people to host their own parties to raise funds for her campaign.  She graciously passed on this event to the Clyde for King Campaign and we are thrilled!  Want to help Clyde raise money for AIDS Help?  Then host your own fundraising party.  YOU pick the theme!  YOU pick the location!  YOU pick your guests!  And, YOU pick the way you want to raise money!  Crazy party ideas and costumes are encouraged!  Host your own party and then gather with all of the other hosts & hostesses and their guests at a central location for Champaign and dessert.  There will be guest judges and Prizes will be awarded to the host/hostess who Raises the Most Money, Most Outrageous Theme and Best Costumes.  Please send an email to [email protected] if you want more information about hosting a party.  And if you need some inspiration, just ask!  Clyde for King

Saturday, October 11^th, 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Second Chance Prom at the Marriott Beachfront Hotel; $ 75.  Here’s that chance to attend the prom you missed the first time. Come dance the night away with that special someone. Vote for the Prom King and Queen with your dollars. Shane for King

Saturday, October 11^th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Dog Wash with Halloween Photo Op at Faustos, Fleming St, $ 10, $ 20 or $ 30 (based on size of dog.)   A chance to Glam Up your best friend and have their picture taken too! Shane for King

Sunday, October 12^th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Beer & Bacon Brunch at Bistro Sole, 1019 White St.  Beer?  Bacon?  What more could you want for Sunday Brunch?!  Enjoy tastings of craft beers and choose your favorite.  Not into beer?  Champagne and Mimosas are available too!  Stoll the courtyard and visit with friends while enjoying tastings of bacon lovers’ delights and other pork delicacies.  There will be dessert too!  Chef and restaurateur John Correa, our gracious host, is coming up with some ideas that will leave you wanting more!  Reservations suggested.  $ 25 gets you craft beer tastings, 2 draft beers or 2 Mimosas and tastings of some of the yummiest bacon inspired dishes you can imagine.  Clyde for King

Sunday, October 12^th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Tea Dance at LaTeDa. Come and meet Shane at the famous LaTeDa tea dance. Shane for King

Sunday, October 12^th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Brunch at Barry & Will Vineyard’s Brunch, $ 25.  Pick your omelet ingredients from an array of meat and veggies prepared by Barry and Will. Barry will be whipping up his famous Ziploc omelets. “I was doing the Ziploc omelet long before Paula Dean used it—and with no butter,” says Barry. Enjoy brunch spread with fruits, muffins, Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Enjoy great music, a wine tasting, and a chance to win your own mini winery to take home. Shane for King

Sunday, October 12^th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Royal Packages Auction at the Crystal Room, LaTeDa, 1125 Duval St., $ 10. Come see the creative collection of items to be auctioned that are donated by Former Fantasy Fest Kings and Queens in a live and a Silent Auction, with auctioneer. Shane for King and ML for Queen

Monday, October 13^th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – LAZY GECKO RACING at The Lazy Gecko, 203 Duval St.  This is the final race!!  Watch Key West geckos “race” to see which one comes in LAST and is the Laziest Gecko of All!  Will it be Leaping Lizzie, Peppy Peter, Napping Nichole or Racing Rich….who is the Laziest Gecko?  Make your selections, buy your tickets and watch as they battle it out to be the last one over the finish line!  After the Final Race, a GRAND PRIZE DRAWING will be held!  ALL race tickets (winners AND losers) from ALL four nights will be combined into one drawing for a flat screen television!!  Caffeine Carl and Friends will entertain during this last crazy night of racing!  Fun Prizes, Raffles and more!  Don’t forget Happy Hour, 2 for 1 drinks from 3-8pm.  Free to attend.  Clyde for King

Monday, October 13^th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Columbus Day Italian Wine Tasting at the Gran Vin, 1007 Duval Street.  Hand selected delectable wines and savory Italian snacks.  Ciao. Super Raffle. $ 25 ML for Queen

Monday, Oct. 13^th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Monster Reverse Raffle at Ocean Key Resort’s Sunset Pier, ZERO Duval St, Reverse Raffle Tix are $ 75 includes admission, raffle ticket and dinner. ONLY selling 300 Tickets, no ticket ? No Problem.  General admission is $25. This is going to be an amazing party. Tons of prizes (Fat Tire Bikes from KW Bicycles, 2 Scooters, etc) — Last Ticket drawn wins a 97 Ford Mustang completely Artistically created by Rick Worth. Joe Weed for King

Wednesday, October 15^th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Wine and Art Auction at the home of Guy Ross, White Street.  A full night beginning with dinner from the Iron Chefs and live exquisite 90 points wine auction by Vicki Roush and silent art auction of amazing local artists and sculptures.  We’ll be announcing the winner of the wine and wine cooler super raffle. Cash bar, entry includes two drink tickets. $ 35. ML for Queen

Thursday, October 16^th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Key West Innkeepers Association’s Annual All-Candidates Party at AQUA.  Entry fee is a suggest donation of $ 10.  All proceeds will be split evenly between this year’s candidates.  All Candidate

Friday, October 17^th, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – The Coronation Ball “Tropical Escapades and Trances”, at the Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 Duval Street.  $ 5 admission gets one free vote.  $50 priority seating includes one vote and buffet.  For VIP seating reservations, visit www.aidshelp.cc.  All Candidates