Sloppy Joe’s 36th Annual Papa Look-Alike Contest
Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West will host its 36th Annual Papa Look-Alike contest July 21-24, 2016. The contest is one of many events in Key West to celebrate the birthday of Ernest Hemingway and honor his work as author and sportsman.
The competition starts with the first preliminary round on Thursday, second preliminary round on Friday, and finals on Saturday. From each preliminary round finalists are chosen. Last year’s competition had over 122 Papa Look-Alikes taking the stage.
Look-Alikes are everywhere, it’s a load of fun! Come early, get a good seat and watch the competition.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
5:30 p.m.
Meet the “Papas.” Get to know the contestants and previous winners of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest. AT SLOPPY JOE’S. Cash bar.
THURSDAY, JULY 21
6:00 p.m.
Hemingway Look-Alike Society scholarship presentations. The society is to announce the winners of its annual scholarships for Florida Keys students. On stage at Sloppy Joe’s Bar.
6:30pm
Sloppy Joe’s 36th Annual Papa Look-Alike Contest Preliminary Round one
FRIDAY, JULY 22
6:30pm
Sloppy Joe’s 36th Annual Papa Look-Alike Contest Preliminary Round Two
SATURDAY, JULY 23
Noon
Photos with “Papas.” “Papa” Hemingway look-alikes provide a photo opportunity for fans. Greene Street outside Sloppy Joe’s.
1:00 p.m.
Running of the Bulls. This wacky event is sponsored by Sloppy Joe’s Bar and features past “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest winners dressed in their Pamplona best — and a breed of “bull” found only in Key West. The fun takes place on Greene street outside Sloppy Joe’s.
6:30pm
Sloppy Joe’s 36th Annual Papa Look-Alike Contest Final Round to name Papa 2016
SUNDAY, JULY 24
10:00am
Sloppy Joe’s Hemingway Days Arm Wrestling Championship. Prizes await winners in multiple weight categories. Sloppy Joe’s. $5 entry fee; free to watch. Registration at 11:00am contest at Noon (must register same day before noon).
