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Womenfest Key WestLooking for a tropical island for a romantic get-away, or hoping to make new friends in a throbbing nightclub scene jammed with sexy women dancing the night away, or seeking an opportunity to snorkel a living reef, parasail, or watch the dolphins at sunset?  Look no further than Womenfest Key West, the southernmost party for lesbians and their friends. 

 

Key West, which typically ranks among the world’s top gay and lesbian resort destinations, has been hosting Womenfest for the last twenty four years.  “One Human Family,” the official motto of Key West, is proudly practiced as mainstream and LGBT businesses work together to create a great island party for women who travel from throughout the world to attend Womenfest.

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September 4-9, 2012

Womenfest Key West is the southernmost party for lesbians and their friends. Whether you are looking for raucous clothing-optional pool parties, a dance club scene that celebrates all things female,or women-only water excursions,or comedy from some of the brightest and funny women in the industry, Womenfest has something for you!

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  • Venus Charters Snorkeling & Dolphin Watching Trips

    Lesbian owned and operated.  The finest in personalized eco-friendly charters, Sunsets, Unions at Sea, and Private Fishing Charters.  305-304-1181.  $$

    Garrison Bight Marina | 711 Eisenhower Drive
  • 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Womenfest Hospitality Suite

    Make this your first stop for tickets, t-shirts, and more! Pick up your WF Event Guide and find out more about all our sponsors! Conference Room on South Street.

    Southernmost Hotel | 1319 Duval Street
  • 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Cocktails & Cornhole at the Lighthouse Court Hotel

    Enjoy poolside Happy Hours at this beautiful property just across the street from the Hemingway House.  Bring a friend and try our Mojitos, or play a friendly game (or two) of Cornhole.

    Lighthouse Court Hotel | 902 Whitehead Street
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Deblois Milledge Band at the Smokin' Tuna Saloon

    From the House of Blues in Los Angeles to the best music clubs in NYC.  Find out why this unique woman has attracted some of music's finest powerhouses to her band.  Deblois Milledge is a singer and a songwriter whose soul-filled music defies labels -- unless "pure magic" is a label.  See this band nightly at the newest saloon in town.

    Smokin' Tuna Saloon | 4 Charles Street
  • Tuesday September, 6th

  • 5:30 PM 8:30 PM Womenfest Opening Party--All Welcome

    Great food, lots of drink, and fabulous entertainment.  That’s how we’re kicking off WF at the Southernmost Hotel's all new Pineapple Bar & pool. Admission benefits Key West Business Guild.  Co-Sponsored by Centennial Bank and Barefoot Wines.   $

    Southernmost Hotel | 1319 Duval Street
  • 9:00 PM 11:00 PM Aqua’s "Reality is a Drag" Show

    Let Inga, Faith, and all "the girls" welcome you to Womenfest.  Bring your friends and your dollars for this interactive fun that is as naughty as it is nice! $

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 11:00 PM 2:00 AM Dance Party at Aqua

    It's time to P-A-R-T-Y!  Rock the town and the night with fabulous tunes spun by Aqua's outstanding DJs.  Best music and lightshow in town!  Special Requests always taken.

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • Wednesday September, 7th

  • 8:00 AM 3:00 PM 2nd Annual Leslie Leonelli Memorial Women’s Golf Classic

    It's a Best Ball scramble to benefit Womankind, our local women's health care provider.  Register as an individual, a four member team, or anything in between! Great time for novice or pro.  Lunch and Beer included.  Great Prizes!  7:15 Check In.  8am Start. Register atwfgolf@womenfest.com Key West Golf Club | 6450 E. College Drive.  $$

    Key West Golf Club | 6450 E. College Drive
  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Speed Meeting at Pearl's

    Whether you're looking for a new best friend, your next great love, or another name for Facebook, meet them at Pearl's Bar & Grille during this afternoon of "getting to know you" fun and games with Happy Hour prices.  Comediane Christine O'Leary to host!

    Pearl's Key West | 525 United Street
  • 5:00 PM 6:30 PM The Purple Golf Cart: A Reading at Big Ruby's

    Ronni Sano will read from her irreverent and sometimes heartwrenching book about coming out in the 1970s.  Her losses taught her about resiliance and gave her a passion for social justice.  Ronni is an Associate Dean at UCLA.  Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers.  www.purplebookspublishing.com

    Big Ruby's | 409 Appelrouth Lane
  • 8:00 PM 9:30 PM The 'Art is Song' Tour with Natalia Zukerman and Adrianne Gonzalez

    Singers, songwriters, and guitarists Natalia Zuckerman and Adrianne Gonzalez embark on an inter-disciplinary tour that explores the relationship between the visual arts and the performing arts.  This unique performance uses blues, jazz, rock, to explore the symbiotic inspirations that exist between art and music. Which came first the music or the art?  Let's find out together! Doors Open at 7pm, please come early and view their artwork.  Concert begins at 8pm.  Tickets on Sale July 8 at www.keystix.com.  $$ 

    The Studios of Key West | 600 White Street
  • 10:00 PM 2:00 AM Sister Funk Rocks out Hog's Breath

    We love some Sister Funk, and you do too!  Back by popular demand at one of our favorite hang-outs for live music.  Sister Funk plays all week long.  Help welcome them back to Womenfest at this special Wednesday night party and find out why Curve Magazine calls them "provocative and entertaining."

    Hog's Breath | 400 Front ST
  • Thursday September, 8th

  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Mojitos, Music, and Cornhole by the Pool

    Sister Speak in concert poolside at Lighthouse Court will keep you entertained with their acoustic-rock music.  Free admission. Special drink prices. Bring your swimsuit!  Grab some friends and play in our free Cornhole Tournament! Practice rounds & instructions for beginners are from 2-4.  Competition starts at 4:05.  Register at Front Desk.

    Lighthouse Court | 902 Whitehead
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Wii Bowling at Aqua

    You know you love it.  Wii Bowling in the AC!  Loads of fun with great happy hour prices.

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Pearl's Cocktail Party and Fundraiser for Womankind

    A Womenfest favorite!  Complimentary wine, beer, Pearl’s Punch, and hearty hors d’oeuvres.  Comedian Christine O’Leary will host.  Singer Kathleen Peace and her band will keep you entertained.  Benefits our local healthcare provider, WomanKind. $$

    Pearl's Key West | 525 United Street
  • 8:00 PM 9:30 PM Women(film)fest Presents Jan's Coming Out

    Jan's Coming Out ... in Key West!  Don't miss the US Premiere of this award-winning film about one woman's journey "out" and the myriad of women who help her to understand what "outs" all about.  Interviews with actors Meredith Baxter, Jill Bennett, Cathy DeBuono, comedians Dana Goldberg, Julie Goldman, Jackie Monahan, Vickie Shaw, Jen Brister, musicians Suede and Jennifer Corday, authors Val McDermid and Stella Duffy, playwright Shelley Silas, and many more.  Q&A with the film's director and of course, Jan herself! Co-Sponsored by Tropic Cinema and Minerva Productions. $

    Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street
  • 10:00 PM 4:00 AM Cowboy Bill's Bull Party

    Dance in your boots or flip-flops to live music in this southernmost honky tonk.  Competitive Bull Riding Competition lets you compete for cash and prizes. All-Girl Band music All-Week Long including Jennifer Corday & the Cougars and Shelly Bush & the BroadBAND.

    Cowboy Bill's Honky Tonk | 618 Duval Street
  • Friday September, 9th

  • 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Fury's All Women Ultimate Adventure

    Enjoy sailing, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, rock wall climbing, water trampoline, and water toys.  Breakfast and lunch included.  305-294-8899. $$ furycat.com

    Fury Water Adventures | 631 Greene Street
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Paint a Key West Rooster with Rick Worth

    Make Art Not War – and learn to paint with Rick Worth, a favorite Key West artist and beloved instructor represented by Lucky Street Gallery.  A Morning Detox to help get your creative juices flowing!  A chance to work along -step by step- with one of Key West’s most noted artists- not to be missed!  Non-artists, first timers and established artists ALL will gain pleasure and have FUN!  All materials provided.  Take home your work.  $$

    The Studios of Key West | 600 White Street
  • 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 14th Annual Beach Blanket Butch and Beach Blanket Babe Contests

    A signature WF event!  HOT babes and HOT butches compete for cash and prizes at this sassy pool party. Co-Presented by She Magazine.

    Southernmost Hotel | 1319 Duval Street
  • 2:00 PM 8:00 PM Pearl's Pink Happy Hour

    Enjoy this special happy hour with great music and great gals.  Delicious BBQ available 2-8pm. Happy Hour Prices!  Hot music spun by the sexy DJ Rae Rae from 5-8pm. Hang out where the girls are!

    Pearl's Key West | 525 United Street
  • 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Aqua's Pink Happy Hour

    Raven Cooper is unlike any other vocalist you've ever encountered.  Her style ranges from Janis Joplin to Johnny Cash!  A local experience you won't ever forget.  Live music and great happy hour prices.  You don't want to miss this opportunity to gather with the girls!

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 5:30 PM 8:00 PM Sunset Watersports All Women Tea Dance & Dinner Cruise with Sister Funk

    All inclusive price includes tropical buffet dinner and all well brand mixed drinks, draft beer, wine & champagne.  Have dinner, then party, while you watch the beautiful sunset and enjoy the music of  SISTER FUNK on this 2 1/2 hour tropical sunset dinner cruise.  Reservations: 305-296-2554  or http://sunsetwatersportskeywest.com/key-west-special-tea-dance.html  $$

    Sunset Watersports | 201 William Street
  • 8:30 PM 10:00 PM CURIOUSLY STRONG COMEDY

    What happens when three hilarious comedians join forces? Guaranteed uncontrollable laughter.  Curiously Strong Comedy National Tour brings together three of the most acclaimed female stand-up comedians in the country -- in mint condition and performing outside the box! Starring Gloria Bigelow, Julie Goldman and Jackie Monahan!  "A comedy tour de force!" "The perfect explosive mix." "These women deliver."  For Advance Tickets CLICK HERE.

    San Carlos Institute | 516 Duval Street
  • 10:00 PM 2:00 AM Aqua’s Traffic Jam Dance Party

    You came here to party and Aqua delivers with this sexy night for sexy dancing!  Let your intentions GLOW all night when you choose a glow stick that shows whether you’re Single, Taken, or Ready to Play.  $

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 11:00 PM 4:00 AM 801 Dance Party with DJ Lixs

    We've got the beat, and we're passing it on at this hot dance party.  DJ Lixs keeps this party moving all night with a beat that just won't stop!

    801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street
  • Saturday September, 10th

  • 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Gay Key West Trolley Tour

    Key West history with a (gay) twist!  Enjoy a fabulous tour of Key West and see all the mainstream and no-so-mainstream aspects of our colorful town.  From the AIDS Memorial to Mallory Square, this fun-filled 75 minute tour is the best way to get to know our island.  The only Gay & Lesbian Historic Tour in the nation!  Advance Tickets

    Gay Key West Trolley Tour | City Lot 600 Block of Simonton
  • 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Southernmost Hot Buns Contest

    We're looking for a few good women!  Become part of the show or just enjoy the poolside parade of beauties and bikinis.  Cash prizes for bodacious booties and more. Music and sexy fun in the sun!  Celebrity judges. Tunes by DJ Lixs. 

    Southernmost Hotel | 1319 Duval Street
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Pearl's Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Bikini Contest

    Almost anything goes at this girls-only pool party!  BBQ, live music, and fun.  Cover includes one free beer, wine, or well drink. Comedian Christine O'Leary to host this naughty pool party that includes live music and hot tunes spun by sexy DJ Rae Rae.  $

    Pearl's Key West | 525 United
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Womenfest Scavenger Hunt

    Return your completed Womenfest Scavenger Form to Aqua between 3 and 6pm and you can roll the dice to win great prizes-- including free drinks!

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Womenfest's Got Talent: Open Mic at Aqua

    Think you've got talent?  Come find out when Aqua hands over the mic and the song list for this afternoon of entertainment.  Cool AC.  Great drink prices.

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Fury's All Women Commotion on the Ocean Live Music Sunset Sail

    Leave your worries behind as you sail into a beautiful Key West sunset while enjoying live music , free beer, wine, margaritas, and appetizers. furycat.com

    Fury Water Adventures | 631 Greene Street
  • 8:30 PM 10:00 PM ‘Reality is a Drag’ Show

    Let Inga, Faith, and all "the girls" entertain you with their one of a kind drag show.  Special Time.  Special Womenfest show.

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 9:00 PM 4:00 AM Cowboy Bill's Pink Party

    It's a Pink Panty Sexy Bull Riding Contest that you won't want to miss!  Live music for dancing.  Cash prizes for bull riding.  All-Girl Band music All-Week Long with Jennifer Corday & the Cougars and Shelly Bush and the BroadBAND.

    Cowboy Bill's Honky Tonk | 618 Duval Street
  • 10:00 PM 2:00 AM Va Va Voom at Aqua

    Sexy Go Go Girls and great dance music.  You'll be VaVaVooming all night!  This party is designed specifically for girls who like girls! THE Dance party! Rock the town and the night with fabulous Top 40 tunes and your favorite dance remixes.  Best music and lightshow in town. $

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • Sunday September, 11th

  • 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Indulgence on the Beach

    Ease into the day with breakfast (until 11am) or lunch in an open-air ocean-side hot spot. Where Duval meets the Atlantic.

    Southernmost Beach Cafe | 1405 Duval Street
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Key West Church Services

    Metropolitan Community Church (10am) and Unity of the Keys (11am) invite you to become a part of their community.  MCC is located at 1215 Petronia.  Unity is located at 1011 Virginia.

    MCC and Unity Church | Petronia and Virginia
  • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM IWFFA Kelly McGillis Flag Football Exhibition Game

    International Women's Flag Football team invites 'loose women' (individual players) to join in the game!  Warm up at 10am.  Register at iwffa@iwffa.com.

    Wicker Field | Kennedy and 14th Street
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Recovery Pool Party at Alexander's

    Kick back and relax!  Ease into the day in Alexander's all women, clothing-optional pool.  Jacuzzi and two sundecks.  Great music.  Tropical Setting.  Cover includes one free drink and unlimited popsicles!  $

    Alexander's Guesthouse | 1118 Fleming Street
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Group Commitment Ceremony & Champagne Brunch

    Make it official!  Ceremony, vows, flowers, certificate of union, and plated champagne brunch included. Commitment Ceremony officiated by City Commissioner and former Key West Mayor Jimmy Weekley.  Guests welcome.  Reservations required.  305-292-1450. $$$

    Pearl's Key West | 525 United
  • 3:00 PM 7:00 PM Texas Hold 'Em Poker Party

    Think you've got a winning hand?  Join with the locals in a friendly little game we like to call 'Shuffle Up and Drink' poker.  Spectators welcome!

    Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval St.
  • 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Closing Party with Deblois Milledge Band

    It's hard to describe the music of this amazing band with its rocking female lead known as Deblois Milledge.  Her voice is sultry and her music moves effortlessly between genres.  It's soul meets song when Deblois takes the stage. It's not bluegrass, it's not folk, and it's not jazz-it's just good music.  A Womenfest closing party you won't want to miss.

    Smokin' Tuna Saloon | 4 Charles Street


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