Now Accepting Applications for Shrimp Festival Arts & Crafts Expo

🦐 Calling All Local Makers & Creators: Apply Now for the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Arts & Crafts Fair!

The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club is now accepting vendor applications for this year’s Shrimp Festival Arts & Crafts Fair — one of Southwest Florida’s most beloved community events! Each spring, thousands of locals and visitors flock to the island for a weekend filled with sunshine, shrimp, and shopping.

We’re looking for local artisans, small businesses, and creative vendors who offer handmade, high-quality goods that capture the spirit of our coastal community. This is your chance to share your craft, connect with festival-goers, and be part of a time-honored island tradition that gives back to those in need.

🐚 What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking vendors who bring a unique coastal or handmade flair that festival attendees will love. Shrimp-related items and beach-inspired creations are especially popular — think fun, fresh, and island-chic!

Here are a few ideas to spark your imagination:

Handcrafted jewelry with seashells, pearls, or beach glass
Coastal home décor or art featuring local wildlife, shrimp, or nautical themes
Handmade soaps, candles, or skincare inspired by the sea
Shrimp-themed merchandise: T-shirts, ornaments, pottery, prints, or keychains
Artisan snacks, sauces, jams, or baked goods made locally
Kids’ crafts, summer accessories, or handmade toys
Eco-friendly products that celebrate sustainability and ocean love

If you’ve got something creative that festival-goers would find fun, functional, or full of Florida charm, we’d love to see your application!

🦞 Why Participate:

Showcase your craft to thousands of attendees over festival weekend
Support a charitable event that directly benefits our local community and those in need
Be part of a long-standing island tradition with deep roots in service and celebration

👉 Apply now to become a vendor
📣 Help us spread the word! Share this post with friends, fellow makers, or small business owners who would be a great fit for this year’s festival.

Let’s make this year’s Arts & Crafts Fair the most vibrant and community-driven one yet — filled with local talent, coastal creativity, and plenty of shrimp-inspired fun! 🦐🌴