The 62nd Annual Fort Myers Beach Lion Club Shrimp Festival WILL TAKE NOT PLACE this coming weekend, March 14th & 15th. The Fort Myers Beach Lions did all we could to make the event work by taking all recommended actions to ensure the safety...
Read moreArts & Crafts Expo Vendors Announced
The list of vendors for the 62nd Annual Shrimp Festival continues to grow. Here’s what we have in store for you so far: Business Name Business Website/Facebook Page “CorkIt” by Herm http://www.corkitbyherm.com Artful Olivewood...
Read morePeople’s Choice Competitions Open For Voting
The voting has been opened to the public for the title of ‘People’s Choice’ for both the Queen’s Pageant & the Shrimp Eating Championship. Participants are collecting votes for the title of ‘People’s Choice.’ The...
Read moreGregory ‘Long-Prawn-Silver’ Krumreig
“Long-Prawn-Silver” is a Southwest Florida native, who has been striking fear in the hearts of buffet owners since birth. He enjoys fishing, golfing, and getting routine chiropractic adjustments from his sponsor, Dr. Bennett, especially before a...
Read moreJayson ‘Juicy Jay’ Riches
Jayson ‘Juicy Jay” Riches Once ate 12 tacos “by accident” Loves Milkshakes Average dancer Looking for a Prom date
Read moreJack ‘Big Dog’ Solak
Jack Big Dog Solak Once ate 10 I hop pancakes in less than 4 minutes. Current Basketball Coach CLHS Invented the crouton Recently saw “Toto” live at the Barbara B Mann
Read moreChris ‘The Destroyer’ Nance
60 years old from Boston. I have been attending Shrimp Festival since 2003. I worked 25 years as High School Baseball Coach. I now work for an indoor Conditioning Facility Focusing in Baseball/Softball and Running Camps. I’m married, have two...
Read moreFrancys Ramos
I am excited to be part of this community and happy to give back while eating.. I entered this competition with the hope that the community continues to come together for a great cause… entering this challenge will help me develop strength...
Read moreCraig Chandler
Standing 6 feet tall and weighing in at 185 pounds, this bayou native was born hungry. He is from Louisiana, but he currently resides in the nightmares of shrimp. He likes his shrimp boiled with a side of cocktail sauce and the taste of victory...
Read moreCarl ‘The OG’ Cius
2015, 2016, and 2017 Shrimp Eating Champion! To the community of Fort Myers Beach, I thank you for the chance to reintroduce myself – I am your ‘Shrimp King,’ Carl Cius. I grew up in the beach area. From elementary school...
Read moreJoel Martinez
2018 Shrimp Eating Champion! My name is Joel Martinez I am 26 years old. I live in Cape Coral with my beautiful wife. I am a Firefighter/ Paramedic for Fort Myers Beach Fire Department. I was born and raised in California. I like to compete in...
Read morePrincess Kacie ~ Ms. Holiday Water Sports
My name is Kacie Faircloth and I was born and raised on Fort Myers Beach. I am currently a sophomore at Ft. Myers High School and I am planning on going into the IB program next year.I am currently involved in two school clubs. One is the FMHS...
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