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Events in The Florida Keys for September, 2008
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| September 03,
in Key West |
Second Annual Women and Words Poetry Reading
Key West Heritage House’s Robert Frost Poetry Festival is set to have its Second Annual Women and Words Poetry Reading, a combination of round-robin and open mic readings, at La Te Da, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Contact: (305) 292-7963
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| September 04,
in Key West |
September “First Thursday” Art Show
Caroline Street Art & Design District presents an evening of open houses from 6-9 p.m. in historic Key West Bight community. Held the first Thursday of each month, free admission.
Contact: (305) 296-9100
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| September 05 to September 07,
in Key West |
Mercury Redbone Celebrity S.L.A.M. (Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters) Celebrity Tournament
This the first of the annual fall Redbone Trilogy events that raise money to fight cystic fibrosis. Top anglers and celebrities are to target tarpon, permit and bonefish with light tackle.
Contact: (305) 664-2002
Email: redboneinc@aol.com
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| September 12 to September 14,
in Key Largo |
Herman Lucerne Backcountry Fishing Competition
Up to 100 anglers will be competing for snook, tarpon, redfish, seatrout, snapper, bonefish and black drum, with the backdrop of Everglades National Park. Call or visit web site for details.
Contact: Charlotte Ambrogio (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
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| September 13,
in Key Largo |
Second Annual 1960s Bird Bash
Music, dancing, contests and auctions highlight the evening - music provided by “Big Daddy” Joe Marcum, fish-fry dinner, join the fun at Key Largo Lion's Club. Proceeds benefit the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center.
Contact: Sue Finney (305) 394-3736
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| September 16 to September 19,
in Islamorada |
Islamorada Invitational Fall Fly Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best anglers in the world compete to catch the famously-large Islamorada bones.
Contact: (305) 664-2444
Email: csasun@aol.com
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| September 18 to September 21,
in Florida Keys |
36th Annual Key West Poker Run
Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the U.S. are to travel the Keys' scenic Overseas Highway from mainland Florida to Key West to raise money for charity. Stops are arranged throughout the Keys with a final celebration in Key West.
Contact: (800) 545-2561 or 877-MIAMI-HD
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| September 19,
in Key West |
Key West 'Pirates’ Host Poker Benefit
All are welcome at the Pirate Soul Museum for poker night; tonight it’s legal to steal booty and give it to the needy! Proceeds benefit Reef Relief, a global non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserve and protect living coral reef ecosystems.
Contact: (305) 294-3100
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| September 19 to September 21,
in Islamorada |
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing"
An award-winning fishing seminar series where women learn to fish by doing! Held in conjunction by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. For more information call or visit our web site.
Contact: (954) 475-9068
Email: info@ladiesletsgofishing.com
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| September 25 to September 28,
in Marathon |
Marathon International Bonefish Tournament
Some of the best bonefish anglers anywhere are to stalk the ghost of the flats in this all-release spin and fly event.
Contact: (305) 743-9424
Email: lndzylass@aol.com
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| September 26 to September 28,
in Marathon |
Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival
The peak of the fall birding season, this event includes presentations,field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, and an environmental fair.
Contact: (305) 872-0774.
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