1. Festival Hours
   1. The Shrimp Festival will take place Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sunday, March 8 from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, as outlined in our event permit.
   2. Please note that Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 10, so be sure to plan accordingly for setup, staffing, and timing.
2. Vendor Spaces:
   1. Each vendor space includes 10 feet of frontage and 16 feet of depth.
   2. Vendor pricing is based on vendor type. Please refer to the Vendor Payments section for full details.
3. Vendor Requirements & Restrictions:
   1. To be considered for participation, vendors must submit photos of their craft items and a complete list of products with their application.
   2. All vendors are responsible for collecting and paying Florida Sales Tax; the Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation will only remit tax on vendor entry fees.
   3. All equipment, displays, tents, tables, racks, and merchandise must fit entirely within the assigned booth space. Nothing may be placed in front of booth lines.
   4. Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and displays.
   5. Only the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club may sell Shrimp Festival T-shirts, hats, or visors, as these items are sold as an official fundraiser.
   6. Vendors may not sell bottled water; this is reserved for the Lions Club and its designee.
   7. Food vendors will be limited to food trucks only for this year’s Expo.
4. Vendor Fees:
   1. Payment is not permitted until an application has been approved via email to the address listed on the vendor’s application.
   2. Once approved, vendors will receive online payment instructions or mailing details for check submission.
   3. Full payment is due by January 15, 2026.
   4. Each 10’ x 16’ space is $300, and electricity will not be available; battery-powered devices are allowed.
5. Vendor Setup:
   1. Setup will be available on Friday, March 6 from 5:00 PM–11:00 PM, with security provided by the Lions Club.
   2. All vendors must be fully set up by 8:30 AM on Saturday, as the Matanzas Bridge will close at 9:00 AM for the Shrimp Festival Parade and 5K, with traffic delays beginning as early as 7:30 AM.
   3. All exhibits must remain open and operating until the Expo ends on Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 PM.
   4. Night security will be provided on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, and festival personnel will be on-site beginning at 6:00 AM both mornings.
6. Vendor Break-Down:
   1. At the conclusion of Sunday’s event, vendors are responsible for cleaning and clearing their area, including all boxes, ties, wrapping materials, and debris, as the park does not provide trash removal.
   2. All vendors and vehicles must be fully cleared from the park by 10:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
7. Rules, Rights & Event Authority
   1. The Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation does not guarantee booth placement or vendor acceptance and may decline any applicant, including past participants.
   2. The Fort Myers Beach Lions also reserve full authority over all vendor disputes and final decisions related to the Shrimp Festival.

Questions & Contact

For additional information, please contact Expo Chairman Lion Diane Clifton at (239) 634-3887. Email inquiries may be sent to: secretary@fmblions.com.