Events & Festivals
Celebrating the Passion of Community
Warm weather means it’s festival season — which means any time is festival time in Southwest Florida! Sample some of the finest craft brews and listen to live music at Bonita Brew Fest or join thousands in tasting fresh shellfish and oysters at the Everglades Seafood Fest. Explore the culture and history of Paradise Coast through events like ArtFest in Fort Myers and Swamp Cabbage Festival in Labelle. This region also hosts the Naples Pride festival, which draws nearly 5,000 attendees to Cambier Park each year.
Work Here
In Southwest Florida, the party doesn’t stop when the festival does. Jobs up and down the Paradise Coast give you the chance to celebrate new beginnings or cheers to your next great venture.
- Food & Drink Events
- Art & Culture Festivals
- Music Festivals
Happy Bellies and Full Hearts
If you’re a foodie, Southwest Florida’s food festivals will allow you to explore to your heart’s content with a range of dishes from the traditional to the more exotic. Explore unique delicacies at the Swamp Cabbage Festival and a wide array of international cuisines at the Cuban Sandwich Festival. Many festivals like the Fort Myers Seafood Festival also have live music performed by some of the Sunshine State’s top artists. And, if you’re ready to whet you whistle, the Naples Craft Beer Fest has plenty of beverages on tap from local international brewers.
Creativity Runs in Our Veins
Ready to check out (and maybe even purchase) exceptional art from more than 200 selected artists? ArtFest Fort Myers takes place the first weekend in February every year with children’s art activities, live entertainment, food and more. Enjoy some of the nation’s best crafters at Punta Gorda Craft Festival every year in January. Or, if you’re looking for a prestigious art event, the annual Art in the Park in Naples has showcased the work of professional Floridian artists for over sixty years.
Show Us Your Best Dance Moves
Put on your dancing shoes because Southwest Florida is ready to groove! The Naples Seafood and Music Festival offers performances by some of the top local and regional musicians, from rock to R&B to jazz, funk and soul. In the downtown Fort Myers River District, Music Walk presents live performances every Thursday with more than a dozen participating vendors including restaurants, bars and art galleries. On Thursdays from January to March the city of Ave Maria also has live music in the town center.