Fantasy Fest is a legendary ten-day festival for adults held every October in Key West, Florida. From October 17 to 26, 2025, the city transforms into a vibrant spectacle of creativity, costumes, and celebration. This year's theme: “Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters”.
We are throwing a monumental celebration in honor of the 40th anniversary of Fantasy Fest – and you won’t want to miss the show! Whether you’re an alto, baritone, soprano, or even tone-deaf, march to your own drum in your most creative costume. Become your rockstar idol, choreograph a jazz routine, or throw it back to your childhood soundtrack. The ideas are endless – find your pitch, sing the melody, and make the twist to Key West!
Fantasy Fest is a 10-day adult party in paradise, first created in 1979 by a group of Key West locals to attract visitors during the island’s quieter season. And it worked. Today, it’s a world-famous extravaganza growing each year. Fun-loving revelers from around the globe bring their creativity and imagination to Key West for a celebration packed with costumes, parades, drinks, and unforgettable experiences.
Every year on the final Saturday, the Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade winds down Duval Street from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic. This spectacular procession of creative floats and costumed revelers draws tens of thousands. For 2025, the theme “In Tune But Off Key: 40 Years of Fantasy” promises a visual symphony—think marching rock legends, jazz combos, and hilarious mashups like the Phantom of the Opera jamming with Orphan Annie!
Fantasy Fest features a wide range of adult-oriented events, including costume parties, contests, and parades. While some events are family-friendly, the focus is on festive fun for grown-ups. For full details, tickets, and lodging, visit: www.fantasyfest.com or follow on Facebook.