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Like birds flocking south for the winter, they come to Key West around this time every year. Who? The Ernest Hemingway look-alikes. Some come to pay homage and some come for an excuse to drink. Most come to compete in the popular Hemingway Days look-alike contest. All come because of a great man who once lived here. The winning author, Ernest Hemingway, left an enduring legacy in Key West — his zest for life, literary accomplishments and steadfast affection for the island he called home throughout the 1930s is well documented and celebrated once a year. The celebration, Hemingway Days, is always held around July 21 — Ernest Hemingways birthday. The highlight of Key Wests Hemingway Days, now entering its 32nd year, is the look-alike contest for stocky white-bearded Hemingway look-alikes. Readings and book signings by nationally acclaimed authors, an award ceremony capping a leading American literary competition, a one-man play exploring the legendary authors life and motivations, a zany Running of the Bulls and a three-day Marlin tournament that recalls Hemingways devotion to the deep-sea sport are also on the agenda. Although Hemingway Days is celebrated once a year, tourists can peek into the life of Ernest Hemingway any day of the year. The Hemingway Home Museum is open daily to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is nestled in the heart of Old Town Key West at 907 Whitehead Street,