Fantasy Fest 2008 in Key West is right around the corner! The festivities will begin in just over two months and TripSmarter.Com has you covered.

This year's theme is "Pirates, Pundits and Political Animals"; is right in synch with the nation's political fervor and is expected to be every bit as zany!

Fantasy Fest 2008 kicks off on Friday, October 17th with the Goombay Celebration and Royal Coronation Ball. 70,000 costumed partygoers from all over the world will be treated to ten days chocked full of great events like the Pet Masquerade, the 26th Annual Headdress Ball, the Homemade Bikini Contest & Beach Party, and of course, the Captain Morgan Fantasy Fest Parade on October 25th!

More info about events, including full Fantasy Fest 2008 schedule:
Fantasy Fest 2008 in Key West, Florida Schedule!

Planning on attending Fantasy Fest this year? Well, TripSmarter has a brand new Key West Party Map for Fantasy Fest 2008! It's a high-quality printable PDF with most of the major parties, bars and Fantasy Fest info on it.

Download it here:
TripSmarter.Com's Key West Party Map for Fantasy Fest 2008

Can't wait for October? Check out our Fantasy Fest Photos and Fantasy Fest Videos for a quick fix!