Islamorada Events Calendar
Islamorada Calendar of Events for June, 2012
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The world's top fly-rod anglers endure a five-day test of will and muscle, fishing Keys waters using fly tackle and either a 12- or 16-pound tippet. Named for the late fly fisherman and conservationist Don Hawley, the tournament benefits the Guides Trust Foundation, assisting professional fishing guides and supporting backcountry fishery conservation programs.
Email: HawleyTournament@aol.com
Email: HawleyTournament@aol.com
Just three fish are all that's needed to capture the $25,000 winner-take-all grand prize, but the aggregate weight of the three dorado must be the highest in the tournament.
Contact: Islamorada Fishing Club 305-664-4735
Email: fishing@theislamoradafishinglclub.com
Contact: Islamorada Fishing Club 305-664-4735
Email: fishing@theislamoradafishinglclub.com
Described as a Keys' favorite, This family event benefits Baptist Hospital's Children's Cancer Center. Awards include a $5,000 grand prize for the best three dolphin caught and a Mercedes GLK SUV for the angler that breaks the state record for dolphin. Second and third prizes are awarded as well as most unusual catch, largest tuna and wahoo and to top male, female and junior anglers.
Contact: Dianne 305-852-2102; Jack 305-664-8400
Email: KeysIslandGrill@bellsouth.net
Contact: Dianne 305-852-2102; Jack 305-664-8400
Email: KeysIslandGrill@bellsouth.net
This prestigious tournament, whose founders include baseball great and avid fly-fisherman Ted Williams, pits 25 fly-rod anglers against the tenacious silver king for four straight days of fishing. Experienced tournament anglers and novices are welcome to compete. Tournament proceeds benefit children's charities in the Keys.
Contact: Liz Hill
Email: lizhillfirst@bellsouth.net
Contact: Liz Hill
Email: lizhillfirst@bellsouth.net
Matecumbe Historical Trust presents: Anglo-Spanish Conflict Over the Keys
Guest speaker, Robert L. Gold, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus of Latin American history. Gold is to share a presentation on the conflicts and struggles over the control of the Keys that beset both colonial powers of Spain and Britain during the British Period (1763-1784). Lecture is at 6:30 p.m., free and open to the public. Located at Island Community Church, MM 83.
Contact: Barbara Edgar 305-393-0940
Contact: Barbara Edgar 305-393-0940
Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 - formerly named Industrial Road - as well as "culinary art" and live music from 6-10 p.m. In addition to individual artists, participating galleries include the Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery and Bluewater Potters. Free admission. Art Walk is held the third Thursday of each month. This month will honor the flying fishing heritage of the Florida Keys with the "Art of the Fly" theme.
Contact: Daniela Woody 305-664-9100
Email: Daniela@MoradaWayArts.org
Contact: Daniela Woody 305-664-9100
Email: Daniela@MoradaWayArts.org
