Womenfest 2026: Lost Women in the Arts✨
For the women who have felt unseen, unheard, or untethered from their creative selves, this is your invitation. Womenfest returns for five days in paradise, created by women, for women, who are ready to reconnect with their artistry, their stories, and one another. This year’s theme, “Lost Women in the Arts,” honors the creators, visionaries, performers, and makers who have drifted away from their craft, been written out of history, or are still searching for their voice. We celebrate the forgotten, the unfinished, the quietly brilliant, and the women reclaiming their place in the creative world. Expect music, expressive themed gatherings, poolside joy, and a community that understands the courage it takes to feel lost, and the power of finding yourself again. Come as you are. Your art is still waiting.
The schedule of events is still being finalized. An official announcement will be made once it is complete.
Noon – 1 pm — Key West Business Guild Membership Luncheon
6-8 pm — WOMENFEST 2026 — Lost Women In the Arts! Our official Welcome Party
12 – 3 pm —6th Annual Corn Hole Tournament & Indoor Games. Sign up coming soon! American Legion Post 168 – 803 Emma St
6 pm — Argo Navis presents the annual Womenfest Sunset Sail
9 pm — GrEEEn 60’s/70’s Hippies Party. Enter a world celebrating all things greeen! Dress in your best greeen hippie attire and dance the night away with the island’s best go-go dancers! Sponsored by the Greeen House – We spell it with 3 E’s so that you can’t say it without smiling, and that’s the goal, right?
9:30 AM-11:30 PM— Join Key Lime Bike Tours for an unforgettable journey through the streets of Old Town Key West, a tour specially designed for Womenfest celebrating influential women! On this tour, you will discover the rich history and culture of Key West, while learning about the remarkable women who have made an impact on this beautiful island. Our knowledgeable and friendly guide will lead you on a leisurely bicycle ride through the charming streets of Old Town, stopping at significant landmarks and hidden gems along the way. As we ride through the picturesque neighborhoods and historic sites, you’ll hear stories of remarkable women who have called Key West home. At the end of your tour, we’ll finish with a delicious slice of Award Winning Key Lime Pie! Purchase tickets HERE.
11 am — Clothing optional Sandbar Snorkel trip on the Blu Q. We will set sail on the Blu Q Catamaran to one of many remote reefs off the Florida National Marine Sanctuary for snorkeling with tropical fish and various marine life. Afterward, you are taken to a secluded sandbar where you can swim, or just relax in the crystal clear waters of the Keys. Get 10% off with the code WomenFest25. Purchase tickets HERE.
12 pm — All welcome pool party – Bourbon St. Pub – 724 Duval St.
2 – 4 pm — Y2K Jell-O Wrestling Match hosted by your referee, BruceKey. Watch as participants take to the ring for some friendly, competitive Jell-O wrestling. Enjoy a fiery, high energy atmosphere, cool AC and ice cold drinks available! **This is strictly a private event and only reserved for Womenfest participants. Wanna be a participant? Please email BruceKey at brucekey6969@gmail.com
3:30 – 5 pm —🌩️Love in A Flash: A Sapphic Speed Dating Experience. Get ready to spark connections in a flash! Join us for an electrifying afternoon of sapphic speed dating designed for women who love women. Whether you’re looking for love, laughter, or just a new friend, this is your chance to meet incredible people in a fun, low-pressure environment. Expect quickfire conversations, cheeky icebreakers, and plenty of opportunities to find your next crush—or maybe something more. Come as you are and leave with butterflies… or at least a great story.
✨ Open to lesbian, bisexual, queer, pansexual, trans, and questioning women
✨ Fun prompts to keep the convo flowing
✨ Cocktails, mocktails & mingling after rounds
Because sometimes, all it takes is a spark. Let love strike. ⚡Entry is a donation at the door. Sign up coming soon!
5 – 6:30 pm — Marjory Lee & The Misspellings “90s Female Alt Rock Band” Blast to the past Cover Show! Alanis, Gwen, Melissa, Sheryl, Fiona, Tracy, Joan…..gangs all here! Don’t miss this tribute to the badass female musicians of the 90s and all the closet doors they kicked down! Marjory Lee is a full-time local musician in Key West bringing ALL the lady love you can handle. Free event.
12-3 PM — Join us for the Official Womenfest Pool Party at Lighthouse Hotel hosted by the fabulous BAM with DJ Erika, who will be turning up the heat. Lighthouse Hotel – 902 Whitehead St
3 PM —Rainbow History Trolley Tour
8 PM— Womenfest Prom. American Legion Post 168 – 803 Emma St. Tickets Here
11 PM— Prom Afterparty
Noon pm —“You CAN Sit With Us” Drag Brunch
3 pm — Hot Dog Church. If you’re looking for a laid-back atmosphere to break from all the partying you did all week, then this is the place for you! Yes, there will be hot dogs, there will be games, there will be chill vibes!
4 pm — The Original Tea Dance – a Key West Tradition. Join us for the last dance to close out Womenfest 2025 @La Te Da featuring DJ Rude Girl.
Museums: Key West Art & Historical Society, Ernest Hemingway, Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Little White House, Key West Aquarium, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West Light House, Key West Ship Wreck Museum, Audubon House, Oldest House and Garden Museum, USCGC Ingham Museum, Tennessee Williams Exhibit.
Land Activities: Key West Food Tours, Key West Cooking School, Fort Zachary State Park, West Martello Tower, Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, Key West Cemetery, Key West Adventures, Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery, Ghost Hunt, Old Town Trolley Tours, Conch Tour Train, Haunted Key West, Ghosts and Mysteries, Ghosts and Gravestones, D’vine Wine Gallery.
Water Activities: Blu Q, Classic Harbor Lines, Cruisin’ Tikis, Danger Charters, Fish N Chicks, Fury, Island Vibe Charters, Java Cat, Jolly Rover II, Key West Eco Tours, Key West Sailing Center, Key West Snorkeling. Land Boat Charters, Off the Charts, Schooner America, Sunset Sail Key West, Sunset Watersports, SV Argo Navis, Yankee Freedom.
Future Womenfest Dates
2024: 9/4 - 9/8
2025: 9/3 - 9/7
2026: 9/2 - 9/6
2027: 9/1 - 9/5
2028: 9/6 - 9/10
