Hemingway Days 2024 in Key West, taking place from July 17th to July 21st, offers a packed schedule of events to celebrate the life and works of Ernest Hemingway. Here's an overview of the key events:
- July 17, 2024: The festivities kick off at 5:00 PM with the Meet the "Papas" event at Sloppy Joe’s, where attendees can get to know the contestants and previous winners of the Hemingway Look-Alike Contest.
- July 18, 2024: Activities include the Hemingway Look-Alike Society scholarship presentations at 6:00 PM, followed by the Preliminary Round One of the Look-Alike Contest at 6:30 PM at Sloppy Joe's.
- July 19, 2024: The second day of the Look-Alike Contest (Preliminary Round Two) begins at 6:30 PM, narrowing down the contestants for the final round.
- July 20, 2024: A photo opportunity with the "Papas" at noon on Greene Street, the whimsical Running of the Bulls at 1:00 PM, and the final round of the Look-Alike Contest at 6:30 PM are highlights of the day.
- July 21, 2024: The festival wraps up with a Papa Birthday Bash, with details to be announced.
Additional events include the Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddle Board Race on July 20th, starting at 7:30 PM at the Southernmost Point, followed by an awards/beach party featuring tastings of Papa’s Pilar Rum, Islamorada Beer and Food, with entertainment by Island Steel Drum Player Ivan Bertie. The next day, July 21st, features the Hemingway Rum Stroll from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, presenting an opportunity to enjoy a Papa’s Pilar Rum drink at various locations, and the Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile at 12:00 PM, a casual and fun beer mile event.
For more details, including updates and any changes to the schedule, it's advisable to check the official Hemingway Days website or contact the event organizers directly.
