Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival

Get ready to shell out some serious fun at the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival, the premier celebration of Southwest Florida’s vibrant shrimping industry. Hosted by the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club, this time-honored extravaganza serves up massive portions of local pink gold shrimp boiled to absolute perfection. Attendees can cheer on the vibrant floats during the two-mile parade, browse an expansive arts and crafts expo with over a hundred talented vendors, and even witness the legendary shrimp-eating championship. From the crowning of the festival queen to the classic 5K run over the Matanzas Pass Bridge, it is an action-packed weekend that beautifully honors the island’s rich maritime heritage while supporting great charitable causes.