# Event Details - **Event Name**: IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: America's search for the NEW Queen of Key West New Year's Eve!About this Event“IF THE SHOE FITS” returns for its second year, offering Professional Entertainers and Drag Stars around the United States the chance to become the STAR of the world-famous Key West High Heel Shoe Drop, one of the world’s most iconic New Year's Eve celebrations and covered internationally by CNN. Presented by ub and with support from , “IF THE SHOE FITS” will visit seven cities across the United States between the end of August and October looking for entertainers with outstanding stage presence and the ability to command spectators by the thousands.The Jacksonville winner will receive $500 cash courtesy of Island House Key West and a 5-day trip to the October 10th, 2026 National Finals with round-trip airfare and accommodations at New Orleans House, the guest house of Bourbon Street Pub and the site of the annual New Years Eve Extravaganza for a chance to succeed reigning IF THE SHOE FITS Champion and current "Queen of New Years Eve" Mulan Alexander of Dallas, TX as the NEW “Queen of New Years and STAR of "Red High Heel Shoe Drop" on December 31st.Each finalist also receives a $200 cash expense stipend on arrival in Key West as well as hospitality including a welcome mixer at Island House and evening out for "DInner and a Drag Show" with show at the iconic 801 Cabaret, hosted by Bourbon Street Pub.RSVP here on Eventbrite to join us at amazing InCahoots JAX and be transported to New Years Eve in Key West with NO COVER and a fantastic show at 7pm with giveaways and surprises galore.Judges include:· Joey Schroeder, creator of the High Heel Shoe Drop and owner Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House Key West, Executive Producer “If the Shoe Fits”-Mulysa Gard, Miss Key West Pride 2016-Carla Rissell, President Facetime Promotions-Karrissa T Wade, Queen of North Florida-Emceed by Global LGBTQ+ Ambassador Patrik G., co-host of the annual High Heel Shoe DropThe National Champion ALSO Receives-$2,000 Performance Fee courtesy of Bourbon Street Pub and The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC)-Five days/Four Nights’ Accommodation at New Orleans House Key West-Round-trip Airfare to Key West courtesy of Island House-Custom New Years Eve Costume by Sushi, the Original Queen of NYECategories Include1. Opening Presentation: Tell us why YOU should become the next Queen of New Year's Eve.2. Talent Showcase: Show the audience what makes you unforgettable.3. CNN Couture Interview: Take the stage in your best "Sushi Chic" couture while being interviewed as though you're appearing live on CNN on New Year's Eve, in the shoe.Must be 18+For inquiries to compete, e-mail iftheshoefitskw@gmail.com or visit to downoad application, full rules and information.For more information visit Discover why the Florida Keys are "Close To Perfect-Far From Normal" at Prizing Courtesy of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Bourbon Street Pub, and - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/if-the-shoe-fits-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-jacksonville/100001995511970020 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Incahoots - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jacksonville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Incahoots - **lat**: 30.3212415 - **long**: -81.67574809999999 - **full address**: Incahoots, 711 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ab23788b9952972ab9881467c21893b5cd3ba21ce82be65e27d5450e02c84638-rimg-w1200-h1200-dce8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786264272 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE! being held? - **A:** IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE! takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Incahoots, 711 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE!? - **A:** IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE! is organized by If the Shoe Fits Key West. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: JACKSONVILLE!", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ab23788b9952972ab9881467c21893b5cd3ba21ce82be65e27d5450e02c84638-rimg-w1200-h1200-dce8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786264272", "startDate": "2026-09-20T19:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-20T22:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/jacksonville/if-the-shoe-fits-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-jacksonville/100001995511970020", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Incahoots", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "711 Edison Avenue", "postalCode": "32204", "addressLocality": "Jacksonville", "addressRegion": "FL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.3212415", "longitude": "-81.67574809999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "America's search for the NEW Queen of Key West New Year's Eve!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-20T22:30:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-09", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/jacksonville/if-the-shoe-fits-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-jacksonville/100001995511970020" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/jacksonville/if-the-shoe-fits-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-jacksonville/100001995511970020", "price": 0, "name": "NO COVER with RSVP" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "If the Shoe Fits Key West", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/if-the-shoe-fits-key-west/26402409", "description": "IF THE SHOE FITS is a new competition to find the next Drag Star for the 28th annual Key West New Years Eve High Heel Shoe Drop, as seen on CNN. 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