The vibrator races at Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West are a unique and raucous charity event held every Thursday night. Far from a quiet affair, these races involve a lively atmosphere with loud music, confetti, and a "dong gong" to mark the excitement.

The premise is simple: vibrators of all shapes, sizes, and colors are given unique race names and then auctioned off to bidders for each of the six races. Half of the proceeds from the winning bid go to the person who bid on the winning vibrator, and the other half goes to a local Key West charity. The event is highly interactive, with attendees encouraged to actively participate by bidding on vibrators and cheering them on as they race towards the finish line. It's not always about coming in first; sometimes, the slowest vibrator wins the "last one to finish is the winner" race.

The vibrator races are a wildly popular and characteristic Key West experience, known for their silliness, charitable purpose, and the exuberant, 21+ crowd they attract