The Westin Key West Resort & Marina

The Regular Lobster Season is always August 6 - March 31. Begins at 12:01am on August 6 and ends at 12:00 midnight on March 31.

The festivities include a conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St.; the descent of a 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, 724 Duval St.; and the descent of a pirate wench from the mast of a tall ship in the island city's Historic Seaport.

Takes runners on a course to see the wildly colorful sights and sounds of this island at the end of the Florida Keys, organized by a local running club with quite an appropriate name for its location -- the Southernmost Runners.

Some of the world's best sailors are to compete in a variety of sailboat classes during the Key West race week.

Events range from extravagant walk-around tastings during our famous sunset, to educational wine and food seminars led by our local talent, to local funky events you would only expect to experience in Key West.

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.

Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky "œdrag 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.

This 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.

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.

The two day Sport Lobster Season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July. Begins at 12:01am on Wednesday and ends at 12:00 midnight on Thursday.

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.

Race days are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.