Many hotels and resorts in Key West are requiring a four-night minimum during Fantasy Fest, which continues through Nov. 1. But, hotels throughout the Keys – in Marathon, Islamorada, and Key Largo – generally have no such minimum.
Revelers will continue to filter into the Keys, in preparation for the Captain Morgan Parade at 7 p.m. Saturday and regardless of whether they stay overnight, plenty of fun is on tap.
Thursday, Oct. 29, offers several opportunities to dress up. From wet T-shirt contests to going green and wearing all white, visitors should pack plenty of dress-up finery along with swimsuits for this annual wild and crazy celebration.
Thursday’s events from www.fanyasyfest.net:
COWBOY BILL'S 3RD 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 in creative cotton wet t- shirt apparel. DJ Bill Hoebee MC's all the wild festivities. See the action live at www.CowboyBillsKW.com 610 1/2 Duval St.; 10 pm; 295-8219; VIP seating available, Door Charge; WWW.KEYSTIX.COM
MONSTER'S 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 pm; FREE
PRETENDERS IN PARADISE "It's Not Easy Being Green." The legendary costume competition features $10,000 in cash and prizes! Combining extraordinary creative genius and performing energy, this year's event promises to be eye popping entertainment; Pier House Resort & Caribbean Spa, beachside; www.pierhouse.com; 8p.m.; $; tickets still available.
SLOPPY JOE’S 26TH ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
“Still The Best Ancient Roman Party In Town!” To enter contest, contestants must be dressed in toga and are encouraged to dress in Fantasy Fest theme “Villains, Vixens, and Vampires.” Three divisions: Groups/Couples $500 first place; Men’s $250 first place; and Women’s first place $250. Free to enter contest; registration at 8:00 pm and contest begins at 9:30 p.m.; Door charge; www.sloppyjoes.com; 201 Duval St.
DANTE'S 3RD ANNUAL HALOS & HORNS POOL PARTY AND WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
Free Body Painting, Super Food and Drink specials, Great Give-aways, Live Music with Caffeine Carl & The Buzz, our unique stage in the center of the POOL, and lot's of $$$$ to give away; Whether you wear the halo of an ANGEL or prefer devilish Horns, come strut your STUFF @DANTE'S 3rd annual HALOS & HORNS pool party and wet t-shirt contest. The Party starts at Noon and goes till 6:00, Pole Dancing starts at 4:30, @ Dante's Restaurant & Raw Bar, 951 Caroline St, next to the Ferry Terminal; Call 305-293-5123 for more details or to sign up for the contest.
PAJAMA AND LINGERIE PARTY
The hottest Playboy model in the world Kristy Morgan from the reality TV show "Tila Tequila" encourages you to dress sexy for this skimpy affair. Enter the $700 Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe look-a-like contest, plus enjoy guest D.J.'s live. This event is guaranteed to sell out.;Purchase advance VIP tickets online at WWW.KEYSTIX.COM; Mangoes 700 Duval Street; 305-304-1188; 10 p.m.; $$
BAGATELLE'S DRESS IN WHITE NIGHT
Sip, Enjoy, Relax. It’s the 1st ever White Party for Fantasy Fest hosted by Bagatelle and Belvedere IX. The party begins at 10pm. Sip on a crisp Belvedere Martini at the secluded outdoor lounge at Bagatelle. Enjoy the company of some of the most chic and intriguing people on Duval. Relax, Lounge, and Experience the elegance of a White Party of Indulgence at Fantasy Fest. All attendees must be adorned in white from head to toe. Dress in your most chic, haut, and sexy white attire. 10 p.m.; 115 Duval St; www.bagatellekeywest.com
For more information about the fabulous Florida Keys, call 1-800-FLA-Keys or visit www.fla-keys.com.
Body painting and costumes are common attire at Fantasy Fest. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau