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By Theresa Johnston, About.com

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What are the Themes at Fantasy Fest?

A very attractive group of savory pirates invades Key West during Fantasy Fest

Photo by H.Morlan
Each year a new theme is introduced - often with a few variations. For example, 2007's theme is Gnomes, Toads and White Rabbit Tea Parties.

The majority that do dress-up for the events follow a theme, or some loose interpretation of it. The recurring theme of the pirate and other Key West icons are favored along with traditional Halloween costumes.

At Fantasy Fest you will find everything from nautical to naughty. If nudity offends you - Fantasy Fest is not the place for you. Complete and partial body paint is what the majority of the costumes consist of. Groups that come to party together will often coordinate a common theme amongst themselves - creating their own 'portable party'.

Past Fantasy Fest Themes

  • 2009 - Villains, Vixens and Vampires
  • 2008 - Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals
  • 2007 - Gnomes, Toads and White Rabbit Tea Parties
  • 2006 - Key Weird on the Dis-Oriented Express
  • 2005 - Freaks, Geeks and Goddesses
  • 2004 - Delirious Dreams and Hilarious Screams
  • 2003 - The Daze of Futures Past
  • 2002 - Mystical Mornings and Monstrous Nights
  • 2001 - Secrets of the Zodiac Revealed

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