This weekend we attended the 24th Annual Minimal Regatta in Key West, Hosted my the Schooner Wharf Bar. It was sure a sight to see! The teams were required to construct their boats from the following supplies: 1 Sheet 4×8 1/4 plywood, 2- 2×4 pieces of lumber, 1 pound of fasteners, 1 roll of duct tape and no caulking or adhesives can be used.
Each team seemed to have a theme and costumes to match their boat. It was a lot of fun. I hope to remember this event for next year so I can attend again. They even gave away a prize for the fastest sinking boat and it took about 3 seconds!
Last year I was so confused and overwhelmed by the amount of performers, I didn’t know where to begin. This year I did a little bit more planning and knew where I wanted to be and who I couldn’t miss. I started out at The Inn at Key West on Thursday May 7th for their pool party. Got to see Steven Padilla, Ty Bates, Ben Rue and The Darlins all while relaxing in the pool.
Steven Padilla, Ty Bates and Ben RueMe and The Darlins!The Inn at Key West!
After making friends on Thursday I met up with the same people to hit the Southernmost Hotel Pool Party on Friday May 8th. There we got to see Arlis Albritton, Jacob Powell, Erica Sunshine Lee, Nick Norman, Ricky Young, Joal Rush, Cary Barlowe, Jaron Boyer & Chancie Neal. Whew! That’s a lot of people to pack into 1 afternoon. Erica Sunshine Lee had to be one of my favorites. After she was done performing she jumped straight into the pool!
To wrap up Friday we hit Sloppy Joes and saw Jesse Rice who wrote “Cruise” the hit song performed by Florida Georgia Line. Rhett Akins was supposed to perform but he apparently cancelled on the whole festival. It was really cool to see Love and Theft take the stage instead.
Me and Jesse Rice on stage at Sloppy Joes!Me and Stormie Warren!
I found Chris Young … well I found his truck at least! He actually put on a great show and it was a great way to cap off the weekend.
Last night was the Kick Off party for my favorite events in Key West. This year will be my 2nd year attending and I know more of what is going on… Or I just like to think that! I was really excited to see Jack Ingram perform again and then also discovered Brooke Eden and Wendell Mobley over at the Pier House Resort.
I have heard Brooke on The Highway and was delighted to see her perform in person, but the person who stole the show for me was Wendell Mobley. If I were to write down a list of my favorite songs he would be the writer of at least 5. Last night he performed “How Country Feels”, “Fast Cars and Freedom”, “Tattoos on this Town”, “Take me There” and “I Melt”. By the end of this week I would like to meet him, shake his hand and thank him for writing the songs that have helped shape me and my life.
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