2026 Pirates & Mermaids Rum Chase
Ahoy, pirates and mermaids! Gather your crew and prepare to Get Shipwrecked at the Garden!
Join us for the Pirates & Mermaids Rum Chase on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden will be transformed into a tropical adventure filled with delicious drinks, hidden clues, creative costumes, and plenty of pirate mischief.
Your ticket includes:
• An adult scavenger hunt through the Garden
• Rum tasting
• Light bites
• Beer and wine
• Themed cocktails
• Pirate and mermaid costume contest with prizes
Come dressed as a daring pirate, an enchanting mermaid, or your favorite seafaring character for the chance to win a prize and take home costume contest bragging rights. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
TICKET PRICING
This event is for guests ages 21 and older.
Early Bird: $49 through October 31
General Admission: $65 from November 1 through November 19
At the Door: $75 on November 21
Space is limited, so grab your tickets before this ship sails, or you will have to part with more of your booty at the door!
Sponsorships and donations
Your sponsorship helps make this special event possible while supporting the Garden’s work to preserve and protect our fragile ecosystem, provide meaningful environmental education, and inspire the next generation of environmentally conscious citizens.
Businesses and community members may support the event through one of our sponsorship levels or by donating beer, wine, rum, auction items, prizes, or pirate or mermaid themed treasures. Sponsors receive valuable recognition while demonstrating their commitment to one of Key West’s most treasured natural and cultural resources.
Choose your sponsorship level and come "get shipwrecked in the Garden"!
Sponsorship Levels
Black Pearl $500
Includes:
- Your business and logo listed as a sponsor on all promotional material
Queen Anne $1000
Includes:
- Your business and logo listed as a sponsor on all promotional material
- Your logo on our website with a link to your business page
- Two tickets to the event
Royal Fortune $1500
Includes:
- Top tier sponsorship with your business listed as a Presenting Sponsor on all promotional material
- Your logo on our website with a link to your business page
- Four tickets to the event
- Individualized social media post on the Garden’s Instagram and Facebook highlighting your business
- Invite to be a judge for the Pirate & Mermaid costume contest
Item donations
We are looking for beer, wine and rum donations as well as any items that are pirate or mermaid themed for auction/ prizes.
Includes:
- Your business and logo listed as a sponsor on all promotional material
- Option to promote your product/service at event with flyers, business cards or a small sign
For questions or information about item donations, please contact an event committee member or Beth at events@keywest.garden or 719-232-4024