April has arrived; and our latest featured theme of the month is 'International Women's Festivals'.
This is the third in a series of features and interviews on international lesbian festivals.
This is a review of WomenFest (Key West, Florida).
Enjoy!
Looking
for sun, women, music, hook-ups and fun all centred around a fabulous
holiday? Look no further: Florida is the place to go. Whether
it's June or September- you'll find the most fantastic women's festivals
happening in the Sunshine State. The best part is, they've been around for
almost 20 years and never fail if you're looking for the perfect gay vacation.
September 4th-7th 2014 WomenFest 2014- Key West, Florida
In the U.S.,
Labor Day (the first Monday of September) is a holiday that signifies a celebration of
"the American
Labor Movement and
is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers", which I didn't even know until I
just now Googled it, because to me, it meant a day off and time for a big bash
to say good-bye to summer. Whatever the significance, grab your shortest
shorts, a swimsuit, a snorkel, and sunglasses and head to the southern
most point of Florida for WomenFest in Key West, Florida.
With it's laid-back
Jimmy Buffet-Margaritaville appeal, this 4 day event has everything you could
possibly want in a holiday, with the added bonus of lesbians everywhere! The
list is of things to do is nearly endless: jet-skiiing, sunset catamaran
cruises, art workshops (a women-only Nude painting class?! Yes!), DJ driven
pool parties, golfing, live music, comedy night, cinema night, karaoke nights,
dance parties at Aqua Night Club, drag shows, yoga classes, a bunch of
different contests, including the SHE Magazine's Beach Blanket Butch & Babe
Poolside contest, the annual Pearl's Itsy Bitsy Bikini Contest, volleyball,
water sports, snorkelling, dolphin-watching, parasailing, kayaking, island
trolley tours from The Gay Trolley Co., dinner dances, afternoon pool side tea
party dances, evening Happy Hours and outdoor patio cocktail parties are all
part of an event line-up that leaves nothing out.
It's a 4 mile-wide island,
jam-packed with lesbians, so you won't need to worry about transport because
you can rent electric mini cars, mopeds, bicycles, hitch a ride with a babe on
scooter or just walk to the nearest party. Plenty of amazing food places, miles
of sandy beaches, the legendary Duval Street, shops that never stop, and frozen
drinks to keep you cool in the intense heat. Great entertainment includes past
guests: musician/singer Jennifer Corday, the completely interactive band Sister
Funk, The Voice contestant Bev McClellan, hot moves & music from NY's own
Lori Michaels & The Girls, comedy has included Dana Goldberg, Suzanne
Westenhoefer, Julie Goldman, Wendy Carlisle, Christine O'Leary, and Susie
Comet.
Always adding new faces, new music, DJ's, bands & singers, keep your
eye on the events section of the website as they start announcing the 2014
line-up in June/July. Airline deals,
hotel packages and host hotel info can be found at www.womenfest.com
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