Here’s the calendar of events for the 2009 Conch Republic celebrations in Key Largo.(http://www.keylargoconchrepublicdays.com/)
Friday April 17th
Proclamation of Secession
Snappers, MM 94 at 3 pm.
Join dignitaries, politicians, & friends, as the Northernmost Territories of the Conch Republic is formed. 852-5956 (more info)
Northernmost Territories Flag Raising and Kick-Off Party at Sundowners, 6pm: cabinet installation, music and dancing with drink specials. 451-4502
Saturday April 18th
“Is Your Pet a Conch?” contest begins, Keys Kritters Pet Store. 451-2627
ConchFest: Conch Specials with wine and rum pairings from around the world tonite and for the entire week at Bayside Grille. 451-3880
Corvette Cruisin’ at Largo Cargo, MM 103, 4-8pm: entertainment, food and beverages. 451-4242 (more info)
Keys Cajun Secession Celebration, 6pm-10pm at Rib Daddy’s. MM102.5 food, fun and live Cajun music in the garden. 451-0900
Sunday April 19th
“Start the Day the Conch Republic Way” Breakfast specials at Key Largo Conch House 7am-noon. 453-4844 (more info)
“Anything that Floats” Race from the Caribbean Club to Sundowners. Awards at Sundowners, registration party at Caribbean Club, time TBA. 451-4502
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Monday, April 20th
Conch Lovers Feast at Key Largo Conch House, Conch Appetizer, Soup & Entree $29 PP 5-9 pm. 453-4844 (more info)
Tuesday April 21st
Conch Fritter Eating Contest at Encore Restaurant, MM 102.4, 6pm. 451-0650 (more info and application form)
Wednesday April 22
Conch Republic Bed Races Meeting, pole placement and pre-race party at Coconuts, 5pm live music, dancing, drink specials. 453-9794 (entry form)
Conch Republic Progressive Dinner: wine and dine as we transport you for a 5-course conchalicious Keys-themed menu (see menu). 6:30pm. Sue Finney 394-3736
Thursday April 23rd
Opening night of the Conch Republic Texas Hold’em Contest aboard Sun Cruz Casino 6:30pm. Holiday Inn 451-0000
Snappers Turtle Club Prices rolled back to 1982 thru Sunday. 852-5956 (more info)
King and Queen Contest Registration at Snappers. Sign up and get complimentary accessories for your Royal attire. (more info)
Jimmy Buffett Impersonator Contest. Snappers, MM94, 7:30pm. 852-5956 (more info)
Friday the 24th
Texas Hold’em Contest continues on SunCruz.
King and Queen Conch; Crowning of the royal couple at Snappers, 8pm. 852-5956 (more info)
Saturday April 25th
Conch Republic Underwater Treasure Hunt, 8:30am. 451-3020 (Click here for more info and participating dive shows)
By Land or Sea Conch Poker Run, 11 am. Event begins at Sundowners, MM104. 394-3736 (more info)
“Is Your Pet a Conch?” contest finals at Keys Kritters Pet Store, 11am. 451-2627
Conch Republic Music Festival at Shipwrecks from 3pm until you drop. 453-3153
Conch Republic Bed Races at Coconuts, 5pm 453-9794
Conch Cruiser Car Classic at Snappers, 5pm Awards at 7:30pm, live music, dancing. Contact Mark Mills 852-9085 (more info)
Sunday April 26th
“Start the Day the Conch Republic Way” Breakfast specials at Key Largo Conch House 7am-noon 453-4844 (more info)
Closing Ceremonies at Snappers starting at 3pm (more info)
Conch Shell Blowing Contest, Key Lime Pie Eating Contest followed by the Ceremonial Destruction of the Jewfish Creek Bridge, live music dancing and drink specials. Treasure Hunt Awards. 852-5956
Conch shell blowing with 119 other Conchinians (those are Conch people) was great. We were told a film of us was sent to Guiness World Book Records. Hope that they accept this. All activities during this week were great. Especially enjoyed the bed races. We have so many interesting activities in the keys. Although this celebration was in the Upper Keys, Key West also sponsored a similar event.
Would you please send me more information on conch blowing. I would like to know where and when and if we have to have our own conch.
Thank you
Ina
It happens at events throughout the keys. We’ll keep you posted with info on the next competition.