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 and Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest. A celebration will be held on July 21st, Hemingway’s 109th birthday.
Contact: (305) 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary)
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