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The 41st SCHEDULEAnniversary of EVENTS
CONCH REPUBLIC Citizen Passports, Merchandise & Event Tickets are available at ConchRepublic.com
Every Day
10AM-8PM - CRIC 2023 Welcome Center & Merch Center at Thompson Plaza, KW’s Historic Seaport, foot of Greene & Elizabeth. FREE
SAIL ABOARD MAJESTIC Key West Historic Schooners, Catamarans & Sloops including Conch Republic Flagship Wolf Danger Charters, When & If, Jolly II Rover & America 2.0, High Tide, Fury, and the Luxury Catamaran Argo Navis. DAY & SUNSET SAILS, SNORKEL TRIPS & ALL-DAY ADVENTURES AT SEA
APRIL 18 thru 30 @ 5:30PM, “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!”
A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85. (No show April 24) Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
SATURDAY, APRIL 1st
3PM - EASTER BONNET MAKING PARTY The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela. Create a stunning men’s and ladies’ chapeau for Easter Stroll! Hats, ribbons, feathers & flowers supplied for your special Bonnet with Floral Designer Dan Ward. Reserve your space at ConchRepublic.com • $25
SUNDAY, APRIL 9th
2PM - EASTER STROLL Wear your Easter finest at the Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela, for a Prosecco hunt, games and contests for best hat & best couple. Then stroll in your Easter finest down Duval to 801 Bourbon Bar, 801 Duval, for a free well cocktail with your bunny bucks. The stroll to LaTeDa, 1125 Duval, at 4PM for Tea Dance & Easter Bonnet Contest. Prizes! (Cash Bar)
FRIDAY, APRIL 21st
3-4PM - RAISING OF THE COLORS at Mallory Square. Hear messages from our fearless leaders and the Blowing of the Sacred Conch Shell by the Conch Republic Jesters Guild. FREE
8-9AM - 3rd Annual CONCH REPUBLIC CONCHY BEACH CLEANUP at Higgs Beach. Meet at Salute! On The Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd FREE
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
7PM - CONCH REPUBLIC DAYS KICK-OFF PARTY & Conch Shell Blowing Contest hosted by Schooner Wharf Bar, “Official Party Headquarters,” 202 William @ Historic Seaport. FREE (Cash Bar)
7-9PM - Public Screening of “ADVENTURES OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC” at Last Chance Bar, 35800 S Dixie Hwy., Florida City. See the documentary, have a beer and meet Skeeter’s family. Q&A after the show. Hear all the details of the upcoming Hollywood film based on this amazing documentary. Tickets available at Last Chance Bar, 6PM, day of the show.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd
8AM-NOON - EARTH DAY CLEANUP ON STOCK ISLAND Volunteers are given bags and bright tags. Filled bags are picked up all morning and dropped at Bernstein Park. High school students earn community service credits, elementary school children and younger children are encouraged to come with their families. Visitors are welcome too! Sponsored by Stock Island Association. Details at ConchRepublic.com FREE
11AM-3PM - CONCH CRAWL BAR STROLL in Old Town. Includes drinks at each stop, and FREE Event T-shirt. $45/$55 in advance, by April 20. Stops include: 801 Bourbon Bar, Willie T’s, Rick’s, RockHouse Live, Island Dogs, The EmPOURium. Sponsors: Key West Trading Co., First Legal Rum Distillery, Mutiny Vodka. Details at ConchRepublic.com
3-4PM - 40th Annual CONCH REPUBLIC DRAG RACES on Duval at Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St. Don high heels, a frock and lipstick! Be a racer or witness this “Only in Key West” event! Cheer on the men, queens and questionable characters as they go for a series of high stakes in high heels races & obstacle courses. No Entry Fee! Signup the day of the race. FREE 530PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
6-10PM - 3rd Annual CONCH REPUBLIC WEARABLE ART FASHION SHOW at Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St. (benefit for Wesley House CR Foster Children’s Fund). Bid on the latest Conch Republic Designers’ Couture & Costume Creations! Tickets $30 to VIP $100. (Limited seating). Tickets at ConchRepublic.com and the Key West Theater Box Office.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23rd
10AM-2PM - KEY WEST ARTISAN MARKET at Higgs Beach, 1801 White St. FREE
Noon-1PM - SECESSION RE-ENACTMENT Step back to 1982 ith former Mayor Dennis Wardlow, local businessman Ed Swift, former Chamber President Virginia Panico, andh others as they recreate the famous secession. Bring your camera, conch fritters and your stale Cuban bread to relive the glorious birth of the Conch Republic. A rare chance to witness history in the re-making! at the former Chamber of Commerce Building, 401 Wall Street in Old Town Key West. Open to the public and FREE
5-7PM - CONCH REPUBLIC DAYS’ “JAZZ IN THE GARDEN” The Gardens Hotel, 626 Angela. (Cash Bar) FREE
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
7-9PM - VIP Screening of the documentary “ADVENTURES OF THE CONCH REPUBLIC” at the Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton. You’ll hear stories told by the founders of the Conch Republic with a Q&A after the show. Hear all the details of the upcoming Hollywood film based on the documentary. Tickets are $10 and available at the door at the Tropic Cinema the day of the show.
MONDAY, APRIL 24th
5-7PM - 2ND ANNUAL CONCH REPUBLIC K-9 MUSTER Hosted by The Backyard Bar at the EmPOURium, 618 Duval St. • Pirate Radio will broadcast a Key West Live Remote. (Cash Bar) FREE
5-7PM - 3rd Annual “BLIND WINE TASTING” The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela. Blind taste, then name the grape & country for wines and win prizes! Wines provided by Break-Thru Beverage $30
TUESDAY, APRIL 25th
“CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating!!!
6-8PM - CR MILITARY MUSTER & CONCH-TAIL PARTY Benefits Wesley House CR Foster Children’s Fund. Southernmost Point Bar 1327 Duval. Join the Conch Republic Military for fun and merriment. GENERAL: $20/$15 in Uniform. VIP Diplomatic Reserved Seats (includes CR pin): $60/$50 in advance at ConchRepublic.com
9PM - MANDATORY CAPTAINS’ MEETING for the CRIC 2023
INDEPENDENCE BOAT PARADE at Schooner Wharf Bar, “Official Party HQ” 202 William at the KW Historic Seaport. FREE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th
3-5PM - 2nd ANNUAL CONCH REPUBLIC “ART of WINE” GALLERY TOUR & WINE STROLL begins at Gingerbread Square Gallery, 1207 Duval. Benefits Sister Season Fund. Fine wines provided by The Saint Hotel. $40
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
6-10PM - HOT HAVANA NIGHT Dinner & Benefit Smokin’ Tuna, 4 Charles St. Dance to Caribe Key West, savor Cuban Food & Drink, bid on Cuban Treasures. Enjoy the Outdoor Cigar Lounge w& cigar roller. Win a Trip to Havana! Sponsored by Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, Key West First Legal Rum Distillery, The Key West Citizen & Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shoppe, benefits TREE Institute Int’l Cuba Program & Flagship WOLF’s Humanitarian Relief Missions. (Info@FlagshipWolf.org.) Tickets: ConchRepublic.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 27th
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
6-7PM - PRE-PARADE PARTY at Southernmost Point Guest House, 1327 Duval. (Cash Bar) FREE
8-9PM - “WORLD’S LOOOOONGEST PARADE” on Duval (from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico!) FREE
9PM-LATE - “LATE PARADE” After Party & Awards Ceremony at Schooner Wharf Bar, “Official Party HQ” 202 William, at KW Historic Seaport. (Cash Bar.) FREE
FRIDAY, APRIL 28th
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
5:30PM - RACE WORLD OFFSHORE and the CONCH REPUBLIC KICK-OFF PARTY in Marathon for the 7-Mile Grand Prix Race featuring the Conch Republic Cup at The Florida Keys Key Aquarium Encounters, 11710 Overseas Hwy. RaceWorldOoffshore.com. Cash Bar FREE
7PM - 41st Annual REENACTMENT of the GREAT SEA BATTLE of the CONCH REPUBLIC, in Key West Harbor, this is the highlight of our celebration. This large scale, hilarious battle pits the CR’s Military Forces (Air Force, Army & Navy) and CR Privateers against their valiant foe, the good-natured USCG Cutter Diligence (attacked on Apr. 23, 1982, by the Schooner Western Union). Best free viewing at Ocean Key Resort & Spa Sunset Pier, Opal Key Resort & Marina, and Mallory Square Sunset Celebration. Cash Bar FREE
7PM - 40th Annual CONCH REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE NAVAL PARADE in Key West Harbor. The Conch Republic Naval Fleet & Privateers sail past Ocean Key House Resort & Spa, Sunset Pier & Mallory Square. Cheer them on before the Great Sea Battle! FREE
8PM-Late - “SURRENDER CEREMONY & VICTORY PARTY” Schooner Wharf Bar, “Official Party HQ,” 202 William St., KW Historic Seaport. FREE Cash Bar.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29th
10AM-6PM - CONCH REPUBLIC ART & CRAFT FAIR on Duval, between Eaton & Greene. Benefits KW High School Senior Art Scholarships. FREE
2-4PM - Annual “CR BLUE RIBBON BED RACES” On Duval between 900 block at Olivia and the 500 block at Southard. Teams compete for prizes in this hilarious race. Proceeds benefit Key West’s Sister Season Fund. Info and sign-ups: SisterSeason.com. BED RACES AWARDS CEREMONY immediately following the races on Duval Street.
5:30PM - RACE WORLD OFFSHORE and CONCH REPUBLIC RACERS & FANS PARTY
Held at Sunset Grill in Marathon mingle with the Race Teams. The Conch Republic Jesters Guild will provide Fire Performances (Yes, we said FIRE!)
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
7-8PM - 38th Annual “SCHOONER WHARF WRECKERS CUP RACE SERIES” Captains’ Meeting at Schooner Wharf Bar, “CR Official Party Headquarters” 202 William St. FREE (Cash Bar)
7PM - 38th Annual “PIRATE BALL & COSTUME CONTEST” with prizes at Schooner Wharf Bar, “CR Official Party Headquarters” 202 William St. FREE (Cash Bar)
SUNDAY, APRIL 30th
8AM-3PM - RACE WORLD OFFSHORE “CONCH REPUBLIC CUP” View the official kick-off of the 2023 Powerboat Race Season on the 7-Mile Bridge in Marathon. This is the first ever running for the “Conch Republic Cup.” Don’t miss it! Tickets: RaceWorldOffshore.com
1-4PM - 38th ANNUAL SCHOONER WHARF WRECKERS CUP RACE SERIES to Sand Key Lighthouse with Schooner Wharf Wreckers Fleet. View at Mallory Square. FREE
5:30PM - “CONCH REPUBLIC, THE MUSICAL!” A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM! at Little Room Jazz Club, 821 Duval. $30–$85 at ConchRepublic.com. Limited Seating, reserve early!!!
6PM-Late - RACE WORLD OFFSHORE AWARDS CEREMONY Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, 1996 Overseas Hwy, in Marathon. Our Jester’s Guild will blow the Sacred Conch Shell to end the races. The first-ever “Conch Republic Cup” will be awarded! Info: RaceWorldOffshore.com
7PM - 38th Annual SCHOONER WHARF WRECKERS CUP RACE SERIES AWARDS PARTY & CEREMONY at Schooner Wharf Bar, “CR Official Party Headquarters” 202 William. FREE (Cash Bar.) TICKETS & INFO: ConchRepublic.com • Visit the Headquarters of CRIC 2023 at Elizabeth & Greene Streets in KW Historic Seaport, 10AM-8PM.

11AM to Close Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri

10AM to Close Sat/Sun



CLOSED Wednesday
HAPPY HOUR 1-4PM
$7 Menu
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• Chicken wings, chicken livers and More!
• 32 beers on tap 1/2 off 2pm - 3pm
* $2 Pints of Yuengling and Bud Light!
BREAKFAST SERVED UNTIL 2PM
• Unique & interesting menu

• $3 Mimosas • $5 Breakfast Shots
LUNCH & DINNER
• Lobster Enchiladas
• Diver Speared Local Fish
• Prime Rib • Local Lobster
• Cook Your Own Catch
• Great Seafood Selections

SUSHI
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BEST SUSHI & BLOODY MARY
• Toro • Lionfish • Poke • Hamachi collar
• Fresh Uni arrives on Thursday
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