Fantasy Fest is presented by
Time left until Fantasy Fest 2023!
sponsored by the Key West Chamber of Commerce
Transform your Home, Office or Business – and enter to win our Fantasy Façade Competition!
Prizes will be awarded based on creativity, representation of theme and WOW factor!
Be a part of the Fun and help us Decorate the Town for Fantasy Fest 2023!
To find all the Fantasy Facade participants, download our app to view our interactive, GPS map.
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2023 Fantasy Façade Entry Form »
Your Entry must be received by Monday, October 16, 2023. Please email your completed form to [email protected] or send/bring it to our office at 922 Caroline Street, Key West, FL 33040.
Eligible entries will have the Street-side exterior of their building and/or Grounds decorated and on display for our Judges on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Voting begins October 24th, 2023.
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Each year Key West guesthouses, businesses and private homes compete for cash prizes in the Fantasy Façade Competition. This year the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce has contributed $2000 dollars to be shared among these 2022 winners:
Grand Prize goes to Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty, located at 1075 Duval Street, Suite 15, for their “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” inspired Fantasy Façade. Sloppy Joe’s, 201 Duval Street, won the best Big Business prize for their kinetic “Sloppy’s Pandemonium” Fantasy Façade. The best Small Business prize goes to Smokin’ Tuna Saloon, 4 Charles Street, for their “Revenge of the Kraken” Fantasy Façade. Jamie Gwidt, 807 Truman Ave., won Best Residence prize for her “Funky Pumpkin Patch.”
2022 Honorable Mentions go to the following participants for all of their spooky Façades creativity for this year’s “Cult Classics & Cartoon Chaos” themed Fantasy Fest: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company, 1201 White Street; Mickey and Ed Kimiecik, 809 Whitehead Street; Artist House Bed and Breakfast, 534 Eaton Street; WeBeFit Personal Training, 1277 1st Street, Ste.1; Lisa Roper, 813 Whitehead Street; Olivia by Duval, 511 Olivia Street; An Island Oasis, 630 South Street; Wicker Guesthouse, 913 Duval Street; the Lucas family, 635 United Street; Key West Aloe, 416 Greene Street; Misty Weech, 1008 18th Terrace; Lee and Jody Clark, 1406 Olivia Street; Key West Women’s Club, 319 Duval Street; The Duval House, 815 Duval Street; and Duck and Dolphin Antiques, 601 Fleming Street.
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Grand Prize Winner — $750
Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty — “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” — 815 Duval St.
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Big Business Winner — $425
Sloppy Joe’s — “Sloppy’s Pandemonium” — 201 Duval St.
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Small Business Winner — $425
Smokin’ Tuna — “Revenge of the Kraken” — 4 Charles Street.
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Private Residence: First Prize — $425
Jamie Gwidt — “Funky Pumpkin Patch.” — 807 Truman Ave
Thank you to all 30 entries for making Key West More Fantastic this Week!
Photos by Carol Tedesco
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