A family-friendly event now in its 30th year, the lively Goombay Festival is centered on Petronia Street, just off Key West’s famed Duval Street in the heart of historic Bahama Village. Events are to take place from noon to 11 p.m. both days.
Each year the festival attracts thousands of people who view and purchase African and island arts and crafts, savor the flavors of ethnic delicacies and spend two rollicking evenings dancing in the streets. The crowd typically blends national and international visitors and residents who have made attending Goombay a local tradition.
The featured headliner is to be Kenneth “Porgy” Delancy from the Bahamian island of Bimini, performing the festival’s theme song, “It’s Goombay.”
Thursday, Oct. 21, a pre-Goombay VIP reception and booth pre-registration are scheduled at the Coral City Elks Lodge, 1107 Whitehead St.
Goombay weekend marks the beginning of Fantasy Fest, Key West’s 10-day masking and costuming gala, scheduled Friday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 31.
For more information about Goombay, visit www.goombay-keywest.org.
For lodging information in Key West, contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-LAST-KEY (800-527-8539) or visit the Keys website at www.fla-keys.com.
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