The Eden House Hotel, Key West Florida, Events and Happenings

One thing to know about Key West: just being here is a reason to celebrate. But if you feel the need for an actual holiday or special event to commemorate (or if you're just wondering if the locals ever do really "schedule" anything), we've included some of the events that happen on the island below.

Event calendar courtesy of fla-keys.com - The Tourism & Development Councel of the Florida Keys

Events in Key West for July, 2008

July 05, in Key West

Conch Republic Ladies' Dolphin Tournament
Women are to compete to catch dolphin fish for cash prizes.
Contact: (305) 304-7674
Email: wave.whacker@hotmail.com

July 15 to July 20, in Key West

Hemingway Days
The 28th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a pre-birthday "party" commemorating Ernest's July 21st birthday.
Contact: (305) 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary)

July 15, in Key West

Edward Hemingway Book Signing and Reception
Writer, artist and Hemingway grandson Edward Hemingway is to introduce and sign his children’s book “Bump in the Night” during a 5:30-7 p.m. reception at the popular Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St. Free.
Contact: (305) 294-0320

July 15 to July 18, in Key West

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
Email: csasun@aol.com

July 16 to July 19, in Key West

Drambuie 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.
Contact: (305) 292-2710

July 16, in Key West

"Voices, Places, Inspirations" at Wyland Galleries
This evening of readings and presentations features critically acclaimed author Lorian Hemingway, “treasure diving photographer” and writer Don Kincaid, author/photographer and expert angler Jeffrey Cardenas, writer and “the secret of salt” editor Cricket Desmarais, and others. Starts 8 p.m. at Wyland Galleries, 623 Duval St. Free.
Contact: (305) 294-0320

July 17, in Key West

“Storm Surge” World Premiere Play Reading
Southern playwright Hubert Grissom debuts his offbeat comedy-drama set in Key West that touches on drag antics, echoes of Hemingway, hurricane chaos and end-of-the-road desperation. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. at the Red Barn Theatre, 319 Duval St. Ticket price TBA.
Contact: (305) 294-0320

July 18, in Key West

Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition Awards Reception
Lorian Hemingway will announce the winners of her acclaimed American literary contest at an 8 p.m. reception at Casa Antigua, 314 Simonton St. Event features a presentation on Casa Antigua’s history by owner Tom Oosterhoudt and a reading of the winning short story. Free.
Contact: (305) 294-0320

Beausoleil's ISLAND ZYDECO from "Bayou Cadillac" on Rounder Records, CD #6025. It was my pleasure having Beausoleil stay at the Eden House several years back when they performed in Key West. I bought this CD at that show and have since bought everything they have recorded. They have some great music on Arhoolie Records too, from way back.

The following Music track uses Microsoft Media. To download the most current version click below on the image.