🎉🌴 SHRIMP FESTIVAL KICKOFF GALA 🦐✨ The Fort Myers Beach Lions proudly invite honored guests to the Shrimp Festival Kickoff Gala on February 28, 2026, at the beautiful DiamondHead Beach Resort. This elegant evening celebrates the dedication, preparation, and community spirit that bring the Shrimp Festival to life, while recognizing the sponsors and volunteers who […]
👟🌞 SHRIMP FESTIVAL KIDS RUN 🦐🌴 Kick off Shrimp Festival season with a fun, feel-good fitness event just for kids! The Shrimp Festival Kids Run invites young runners in grades K–5 to take on a ½-mile out-and-back beach race at Crescent Beach Family Park, where festival excitement, island spirit, and sandy smiles set the tone […]
The festive 5k course takes you over the Matanzas Bridge twice while thousands of onlookers cheer runners on! The race starts at 9 am and precedes the ever-popular Shrimp Parade.
🥁🦐 SHRIMP FESTIVAL PARADE 🌴🌞 Get ready for marching bands, floats, princesses, costumes, community groups, island energy, and unforgettable festival spirit! The Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Parade stretches approximately 2 miles down Estero Boulevard, beginning at the Beach Elementary School parade loading zone and rolling all the way to the base of Matanzas Bridge […]
🎨🌴 SHRIMP FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 🌞🦐 The Fort Myers Beach Lions Shrimp Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is officially back — bursting with color, creativity, community, and coastal charm! Shop your favorite returning vendors and discover talented new artisans from all across the country as this beloved 60+ year island tradition makes its […]
🦐 Shrimp Festival Shrimp Boil 🌞Join us for one of Fort Myers Beach’s most anticipated traditions of the weekend — the Shrimp Festival Shrimp Boil, proudly hosted by the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club. This family-friendly coastal celebration features freshly prepared shrimp, classic southern sides, and lively island entertainment that brings locals and visitors together […]
Historic Blessing of the Fleet, Sunday Service & 'Pink Gold' Shrimp Celebration Join Saint Raphael's Episcopal Church & the Fort Myers Beach Shrimping Fleet for a traditional Sunday mass service followed by the historic blessing of the fleet & a 'Pink Gold' shrimp celebration! 2025 Details Below. STAY POSTED FOR 2026 CLOSER TO THE EVENT! […]
🦐 FORT MYERS BEACH SHRIMP FESTIVAL PAGEANT 🌞 A 60+ year island legacy of sparkle, sisterhood, and service—and YOU could be the next Shrimp Festival Queen! Open to contestants ages 15–20. 📅 Festival Weekend: Saturday, March 7th📍 Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL👜 Perks: Special gift bag + 25 community service hours💚 Purpose: Your participation helps […]
The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club has announced the return of their most “fulfilling” addition to their world-famous annual event, the Annual Shrimp Festival Shrimp Eating Championship. The contest will feature up to 10 sponsored contestants who will compete to eat as many pounds of cooked and peeled Ft. Myers Beach Pink Gold Shrimp within […]
