FRIDAY
APRIL 17th |
| Noon
- 4PM - The Raising of the Colors at Fort Taylor and Conch Republic
Military Muster. Join us while we commandeer what is rightfully
ours! Join our military as we induct members, bestow promotions,
and have a great picnic! Complete with the firing of the cannons,
the Fort becomes ours! |
 7
PM - The Kick Off Party at the Schooner Wharf Bar. Conch
Shell Blowing Contest with prizes, Music, Food, and Fun. More info
at www.schoonerwharf.com
or 305-292-3302. |
SATURDAY
APRIL 18th |
 1
PM – 11 PM - THE GREAT CONCH REPUBLIC DRAG RACE,
hosted by the Bourbon Street Complex in the 700 Block of Duval
Street, roars with a drag race sanctioned by the Conch Republic's
NHRA (Natural Hot Rod Association.) Features race Drag Queens
in this benefit for Helpline. More info at www.bourbonstreetcomplex.com.
SCHEDULE:
1–2 Pits open for public viewing (700 Block of Duval)
2–3 Time Trials
3–5 Drag Racing - Quarters, Semis, and Finals
5–11 Tea Dancing in Street
 8
PM - Conch Republic Royal Family Investiture Party at The Green
Parrot 601 Whitehead St. Come help elect the 2006-2007
Conch Republic Royal Family, boogie the night away in Royal Fashion
and support the Conch Republic Foster Children’s Fund. More
info at www.greenparrot.com
or 305-294-6133.
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SUNDAY
APRIL 19th |
 12
Noon - The 19th Annual Conch Cruiser Car Show at the Schooner
Wharf Bar.
A free entry car show with prizes galore in categories
we haven't even invented yet! More info at www.SchoonerWharf.com
or 305-292-3302.
 1
PM ‘til the dancin’ stops – Green
Parrot Conch Republic 2007 Music Festival; 601 Whitehead.
Featuring the Chicken & Soul Waffle Brunch with Robert Albury,
Larry Baeder and Kenny Fraley’s Bee-Bop Tribute to Fats
Navarro, Southernmost Brass Band, and Caffeine Carl and the Buzz.
More info at www.greenparrot.com
or 305-294-6133.
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MONDAY
APRIL 20th |
| 4-7 PM - Reef Relief Party for the REEF and BOOK SIGNING for Women Conserving the Florida Keys, featuring author Susan Nugent and featured eco-heroes at the Reef Relief Environmental Center, 631 Greene Street, Key West. Info: 305-294-3100, www.ReefRelief.org. |
TUESDAY
APRIL 21st |
 9
PM - The Captains' Meeting for the Bloody Battle. ATTENDANCE
IS MANDATORY. All you salts and sailors out there that dare undertake
the perils of the Bloody Battle MUST ATTEND per orders of the
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The meeting will be held
at the Schooner Wharf Bar. Attendance is mandatory
and no exceptions will be made. |
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 22nd |
7
PM - Fairvilla MegaStore Red Ribbon Bed Race Pole Position Pre-Party
at Shanna Key Irish Pub & Grill, 1900 Flagler. Info
at www.Fairvilla.com or
305-292-0448. |
THURSDAY
APRIL 23rd |
|
7 PM – The US1 “World's Longest Parade” down Duval Street from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico
at the Schooner Wharf Bar. For the 18th year in a row, the Republic's
only totally impromptu parade will roll... get out of the car,
step out of the bar, everyone’s a star!
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9
PM - The Parade Party at Schooner Wharf Bar. Follow the
parade in Mardi Gras style. Welcome to the party where the paraders
play. Info at www.SchoonerWharf.com or 305-292-3302. |
FRIDAY
APRIL 24th |
6
PM - Bloody Battle Non-Combative Shore-side Viewing Parties...
the only places to view the Great Battle!!! Be a witness
to the most brazen battle of the year, where the only thing you’ll
lose is your sanity. Viewing parties will be held at the Westin
Resort & Marina at 245 Front Street, 305-294-4000, and the
Ocean Key Resort & Spa Sunset Pier at Zero Duval, 305-296-7701.
All elcome!
|
 7
PM - The Conch Republic Naval Parade & Great Battle for the
Conch Republic Sponsored by the Flagship Schooner WOLF, the Conch Republic Army, and teh Conch Republic Air Forces. This is THE event of the Celebration... there is nothing like it
in the known universe. In Key West Harbor. |
9
PM - The Victory Party at The Schooner Wharf Bar...Come
help us celebrate our victory over the evil forces of the "United
States Border Patrol"... we always win! More info at www.schoonerwharf.com
or 305-292-3302. |
SATURDAY
APRIL 25th |
| 10
AM - 5 PM - The Conch Republic Crafts Show and Food Fest Sponsored
by the Cultural Preservation Society. On Greene Street
between Duval and Whitehead Streets. Come and embrace the arts,
crafts, and foods of the Conch Republic. |
Noon
until 5:00 P.M. - The CONCH CRAWL
 The bars of old town howl all afternoon... get your "I
Survived..." tee-shirts at corner of Green and Duval and enjoy
drink specials all afternoon at
Hard Rock Café, Rick’s/Durty
Harry’s Entertainment Complex, Bull & Whistle, Guy Harvey's Island Grill, Iguana Cafe, and Hog’s Breath Saloon. |
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2
- 5PM - The Fairvilla Megastore 25th Annual Conch Republic Red Ribbon
Bed Race benefiting AIDS Help, Inc. Our oldest and most
famous event, the beds race down Duval from Fleming Street to the
Hog’s Breath Saloon... the most fun you can have in bed with
your clothes on! Info at www.Fairvilla.com or 305-292-0448. |
5PM - Post Bed Race Party & Awards Ceremony at Hog’s
Breath Saloon, 400 Front St. |
2
- 7PM – The Conch Republic Fiddler's Contest at
Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead. Terry Cassidy welcomes the best fiddlers in the Republic
as they vie for awards in this "tune or die" jam of Bluegrass
and Old-time music. Featuring two-time Conch Republic Fiddling Champ
Gary Zimmerman, Bob Murphy, Chuck Anton and Woodboss. Info at www.GreenParrot.com
or 305-294-6133. |
7
PM - The Pirate's Ball and Pig Roast at the Schooner Wharf Bar...bottom
feeders unite...we can't let the Upper Crustaceans have all the
fun! Music, food, and always a good time! More info at www.schoonerwharf.com
or 305-292-3302. |
SUNDAY
APRIL 26th |
1
PM - The Wrecker's Race Series Finale One-way
race to the reef re-enacts the ancient wrecking tradition
of the Keys. Viewing from the harbor-front hotels and Mallory
Square.
7
PM - The Awards Ceremony for the Wreckers Race at The Schooner
Wharf Bar. The culmination of our outcry of independence
featuring music, crazed sailors, Galley Grill foods, awards, and
finally... some rest for the wicked until next year. More info
at www.schoonerwharf.com
or 305-292-3302. |
9 PM – 11:30 PM - The Great Conch Republic Stargazer Cruise aboard the Liberty Clipper with Joe Universe. See the rare appearance
of the Conch Republic’s Northern Cross and the Southern
Cross together in the night sky. Benefits the Conch Republic Foster
Children’s Fund. Reservations required, call 305-292-0332.
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For more information,
call the Office of the Secretary General of the Conch Republic
at
(305) 294-2298... fax (305) 296-8803.
Long Live The Conch Republic...
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