Press Release

Goombay Fantasy 2008
October 11 - 18, 2008

There are many community events that make up The Coral City Elks Goombay Festival, from birthday parties, fund raising dances, talent shows, concerts, parades, kick off parties and street fairs. If you have a bar or restaurant and would like to host an event, call Ken Sullivan at 305 896-5514. All the events associated with the Coral City Elks Key West Goombay Festival are family-friendly events.

One of the most popular events is the Goombay Community Fishing Party. The community and the organizer of this year's event meet at the Truman Water Front Park at the end of Southard Street and have some good old-fashioned family fun. Everyone meets at the pier with their coolers and family to fish, play cards, dance, and party and have fun. The V I P reception and block party is a carefree backyard-type party event in front of the Goombay headquarters, The Coral City Elks Lodge # 610, 1107 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida. There are street vendors (if you are a vendor and would like to rent a booth space please call 305 295-7184, 4 PM - 10 PM daily), and a stage with an open microphone for the locals to show their talents. The headliners from the Bahamas, local officials, and the sponsors of the event are there for you to meet and greet.

Now we have two Goombay Festivals in Key West. In the summer we host Goombay Summer Fest and in the fall we host Goombay Fantasy Fest. Goombay Fantasy Street Fair features the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band and other continuous entertainment from the Bahamas and South Florida.

There is something for everyone. The Coral City Elks Goombay festivals are the locals' favorite events.

Click here to view the 2007 Goombay Festival commercial

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