FANTASY FEST 2014 KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATE EVENT SCHEDULE Sep 1-7

 TROPICAL ESCAPADES AND TRANCES

www.aidshelp.cc

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

All Candidate Events:

Saturday, September 27, 8:00 AM – Red Shirt Run – 5K Run/Walk at White Street Pier. Refreshments, raffle, limited amount of red thundersticks and red shirt run shirts to be given out. Awards to 5k runners: overall male and female winners, masters male and female winners, age group awards; 3 deep, male and female. Two: 9 and under, 10 – 14, 15 -19 and ten year age group to 70+ 5K walkers male and female, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Race begins at White Street Pier at the Key West AIDS Memorial corner of White and Atlantic Blvd., north on Atlantic, right on Bertha Street, left onto S. Roosevelt (along Smathers Beach) and back to White Street Pier. All miles and kilometers will be marked. Pre-race packet pickup will be Friday, September 26th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM across from the White Street Pier, 1801 White Street. Race Day check-in starts at 6:30 AM. Registration on line available at redshirtrun.com or by contacting Jeremy at 305-440-2300 or Beth at 305-747-8563. All Candidates

Thursday, October 2nd, 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, 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

Thursday, September 4th, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – TightEnds & Tackles at Shots and Giggles, 201 Ann St. A Yin Yang Party: A party for both guys and gals, football in the bar and courtyard…cocktails, wine and delectable football snacks in the courtyard. Football Pool, Super Raffle and Silent Auction. ML for Queen

Friday, September 5th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – See How It’s Made Rum Party at the Key West Legal Rum Distillery, 107 Simonton St., the original home of Jack’s Saloon c. 1900 & the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. c. 1903. For centuries, Distillers have been making the sweet libation…Rum. Taste the History and enjoy a private tour of the only legal rum distillery in The Keys! Chef Paul Menta will lead you on an adventure of Rum that is crafted here in Key West! Enjoy appetizers and Rum tastings with author, rum reviewer and judge at international Rum competitions, “Bahama Bob” Leonard. $20 suggested donation. 50/50 Raffle and Prize Raffles! Clyde for King

Saturday, September 6th, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Sex and the City Party at The Bottlecap Lounge, 1128 Simonton St. Are you a Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda or Samantha? Maybe a Mr. Big? Break out your Manolo Blahniks, Jimmy Choos and Key West Couture because Manhattan has come to The Keys! Let the Cosmos flow and the drama begin! Contests for the Best Character Look-a-Likes and Best Stilettos! 50/50 Raffle and Prize Raffles! $10 suggested donation. Clyde for King

Saturday, September 6th, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – 2nd Annual Robert Walker Exotic Plant and Orchid Auction at Home of Bryan Green and Tony Konrath, $25. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an orchid auction with celebrity auctioneer in one of Key West’s most beautiful settings. (Limited Seating). Shane for King

Sunday, September 7th, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM – NFL Season Kick-Off Party at JDL’s Big Ten Pub, 920 Caroline St. Are You Ready For Some Football!? Join us for the first games of the 2014 NFL Season! $25 gets you 25 Wings & Unlimited Domestic Draft Beer all afternoon! 50/50 Raffle and Prize Raffles! Clyde for King

Sunday, September 7th, Tropic Cinema Theater, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Hair at Tropic Cinema Theater, $20. Original production of a Tennessee Williams theater production from 1984. Original cast will perform. Hosted by Jodyrae Campbell and Camelle Russo with special appearances by Vicki Rouch, Gordon Ross and Penny Leto. Shane for King