JANUARY

January 11 to January 14
25th Annual Key West Literary Seminar
The 2007 topic is "Wondrous Strange: Mystery, Intrigue, and Psychological Drama"
Contact: (888) 293-9291 (toll free)

January 13
2nd Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival
This event will feature incredibly fresh seafood, live music and activities for children and families. Admission is free at Bayview Park, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Contact: (305) 292-4501

January 15 to January 19
Acura Key West 2007 Regatta
Some of the world's best sailors are to compete in a variety of sailboat classes during the 20th anniversary of the Key West race week.
Contact: (781) 639-9545

January 19
Rumble in Paradise III Boxing Matches
Live boxing matches at Mallory Square featuring two title fights and seven bouts, all in one night of action to be televised live on ESPN 2. Title fights include Randall Bailey versus Anthony Mora and John R. William versus George Blades. Tickets from $35 per person.

January 26 to January 28
Hog's Breath King Mackerel Tournament
Anglers are to use fast boats to target the voracious king mackerel, also known as kingfish, for cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 797-1117

January 27 to January 28
22nd Annual Key West Craft Show
Juried artisans and crafters display their talents at a popular show on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town.
Contact: (305) 294-1241

FEBRUARY

February 08 to February 11
Civil War Heritage Festival
Colorful Civil War re-enactments and tours of Key West's historic Civil War–era Fort Zachary Taylor highlight the journey into the island’s past.
Contact: (305) 292-6850

February 23 to February 25
Third Annual Key West Antiques Show & Sale
Antique dealers from around the United States are to present a huge variety of antiques and collectables to benefit the Key West Art & Historical Society.
Contact: (305) 296-6616, extension 16

February 24 to February 25
Old Island Days Art Festival
The 42nd annual juried fine art show is set on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town.
Contact: (305) 294-1241

MARCH

BE YOURSELF IN THE SOUTHERNMOST CITY.
Gay Spring Break 2007 is the world's premier GLBT spring break event! Held in Key West, Florida in March and April of 2007, GLBT students from around the world will converge on the beaches and in the streets of America's Southernmost City to celebrate spring break in a place that embraces individuality, diversity, and openness. Gay Spring Break 2007 will feature some of the nation's best dance DJ's, beach parties, drag shows, snorkeling, jet-skiing, and musicians in a town known for its crazy nightlife and ability to throw a great party.

March 03
45th Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest
An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several age categories as they attempt to make “music” on fluted conch shells.
Contact: (305) 294-9501; (305) 294-9502

March 10 to March 11
Key West Fishing Tournament Kick-Off Event
Anglers are to target multiple species in an event that starts a season-long tournament that awards certificates for outstanding catches and prizes in a host of categories.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056

April 11 to April 15
13th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival
The festival features poetry and haiku workshops and readings, and a poetry and haiku contest. Events are staged at the Robert Frost Cottage at the Heritage House Museum, where Frost spent many island winters.
Contact: (305) 296-3573

April 17 to April 21
World Sailfish Championship
Three days of hard-fought fishing are to be complemented by three evenings of fabulous food, drinks, fun and entertainment, including a free concert, gourmet meals and VIP parties.
Contact: (305) 395-3474; (866) 482-7529

April 20 to April 29
25th Conch Republic Independence Celebration
Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky “drag race” commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic on April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys.
Contact: (305) 294-2298

April 22
Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Race
Teams are to paddle these long, narrow boats along the Truman Waterfront to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Keys.

April 29 to May 03
Tarponian Tournament
Anglers are to pursue the mighty silver kings of the Keys.
Contact: (215) 542-1492

April 30
12th Annual Taste of Key West
Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to benefit AIDS Help Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor.
Contact: (305) 296-6196

November 01 to May 31
Key West Old Island Days
The season's events include an art festival, crafts show, conch shell blowing contest and house and garden tours celebrating Key West culture and history.
Contact: (305) 294-9501

May 02 to May 06
Key West Songwriters' Festival
The 12th-annual showcase of musical magic features America's foremost performing songwriters, with concerts staged in intimate, island settings. The festival is presented by the Hog's Breath Saloon.
Contact: (305) 296-4222

May 17 to May 19
Shell Key West Challenge
Highly-skilled anglers are to pursue a variety of offshore fish to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute.
Contact: (305) 849-1437

May 26
Yamaha Dolphin Masters Invitational
Experienced offshore captains are to lead the chase for the colorful and acrobatic dolphin fish and a hefty first prize.
Contact: (305) 296-7511

June 01 to June 09
PrideFest Key West
This festival honors diversity, openness and freedom in the city that is consistently recognized as one of the world's top gay and lesbian vacation destinations.
Contact: (305) 292-3223

June 09 to June 11
Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium
Key West’s political history is highlighted in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House where former President Harry Truman worked and relaxed during his time in office.
Contact: (305) 294-9911

June 16 to June 17
Swordfish Event of the Key West Fishing Tournament Series
Anglers are to vie to achieve the most releases of swordfish during this overnight tournament.
Contact: (305) 295-6601; (800) 970-9056

June 17 to June 19
Fifth Annual Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler World Championship Tournament
Children ages 5 to 16, are to compete in this all-release championship after winning one of over 30 qualifying fishing tournaments. The young anglers fish for 23 eligible species.
Contact: (954) 927-2628

June 22 to June 24
Key West Gator Club Dolphin Derby
Anglers are to compete to catch dolphin fish, a plentiful summertime treat off the Keys, to raise money for college scholarships.
Contact: (305) 296-7511

June 30
Conch Republic Ladies Dolphin Tournament
This competition is for women only although male captains and mates are allowed. The event includes large cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 296-7511

July 17 to July 20
Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
Fly fishing for that other famous fish of the tropical shallows in honor of the late angling pioneer Del Brown, who caught and released more than 500 permit off the Keys.
Contact: (305) 664-2444

July 18 to July 21
Key West Marlin Tournament
Anglers are to hunt for the mightiest of the offshore species in the same waters plied by novelist Ernest Hemingway. The event conincides with Key West’s annual Hemingway Days Festival.

July 19 to July 22
Hemingway Days Festival
This twenty-seventh annual event celebrates the legendary author’s work and lifestyle. The event comprises literary readings, a short story competition, a museum exhibit, a fishing tournament and the Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest.
Contact: (305) 296-2388; (305) 294-0320 (literary)

September 04 to September 09
Womenfest
This lesbian-oriented festival features art shows, sailing and snorkeling, comedy performances and other activities.
Contact: (800) 535-7797

September 07 to September 09
Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament
This the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis. Top anglers and celebrities are to target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle.
Contact: (305) 664-2002

October 19 to October 20
Goombay Festival
Held in Key West's historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the lively Goombay is known for its island-style food, handmade African arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment and dancing in the streets.
Contact: (305) 797-7225

October 19 to October 28
29th Annual Fantasy Fest
“Gnomes, Toads and White Rabbit Tea Parties” is the theme for this outrageous 10-day celebration with a packed schedule of costume competitions, promenades and street fairs, and a grand parade featuring marching groups and lavish floats.
Contact: (305) 296-1817

November 04 to November 11
Key West World Championship
High-speed powerboats continue Key West's longstanding tradition in a challenge described as the Indianapolis 500 of powerboat racing.
Contact: (305) 296-6166

November 29 to December 02
Pirates in Paradise 2007
Historic Key West and Fort Taylor are transformed into a pirates’ stronghold with more than 150 pirate entertainers. Tall ships, sea battles, arts and crafts, pirate sails, a living history encampment and nonstop entertainment celebrate Key West’s maritime history.
Contact: (305) 296-9694