Press Releases

The annual Conch Republic Bed Race, billed as “the most fun you can have in bed with your clothes on” is to trundle through downtown Key West Saturday, April 29, during the 41st annual Conch Republic Days celebration.

Powerful offshore boats racing at high speeds near the world-famous Seven Mile Bridge are to show their muscle when the 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix speeds into the Middle Keys Friday through Sunday, April 28-30.

The Florida Keys & Key West are preparing to celebrate a bicentennial, or 200th anniversary, with heritage activities throughout Monroe County. Events commemorate the Florida Territorial Legislature’s establishment of Monroe County July 3, 1823.

Creative recycling, offbeat artistry and energetic “people power” are to entertain spectators during the Papio Kinetic Sculpture and Art Bike Parade set to celebrate Earth Day in Key West.

Kathryn “Kat” Vallilee of Key West was named grand champion angler at the March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 16, becoming the first woman to win the Florida Keys event that targets the famously elusive gamefish.

Kathryn “Kat” Vallilee of Key West was named grand champion angler at the March Merkin Permit Tournament that ended March 16, becoming the first woman to win the Florida Keys event that targets the famously elusive gamefish.

Activities including a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, a parade dubbed the world’s longest and a “drag” race for female impersonators await Key West fans April 21-30 during the 41st annual Conch Republic Days celebration.