March 21st – 23rd
Fort Myers River Fest
Join us for the Fort Myers River Fest held on the waterfront in historic downtown Fort Myers, FL from March 21st-23rd, 2025. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals in partnership with the Fort Myers River District Alliance.
Festivities begin Friday evening from 4pm-10pm, continuing Saturday from 11am-10pm, and Sunday from 11am-6pm. General admission is FREE.
Enjoy a wide variety of delicious foods cooked fresh onsite, including seafood, meat, and vegetarian options, complemented by an assortment of side dishes and delectable desserts. Seafood is sourced from Florida’s coastal waters, ensuring sustainability and freshness. For drinks, choose from alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and fruit beverages.
As you dine, be captivated by the sounds of live musical performances on stage by some of Florida’s and the region’s top musical talents. The festival features genres such as R&B, jazz, rock, reggae, and Caribbean sounds. The entertainment schedule will be posted as the festival date approaches. Previous performances included Undr8ed Band, Hurricane Shane Band, YaYa Diamond Band, Nick Schnebelen, Thunder Beach, Dyer Davis Band, Memphis Lightning, Crossfire Creek Band, Paisley Craze, Dead Set Florida, and Gas House Gorillas.
During breaks between performances, explore a diverse marketplace offering arts, crafts, select food items, and specialty products.
If you’re looking to relax, enjoy great music, and savor fantastic food, this is the place to be! Join us for the weekend at the Fort Myers River Fest. We create a masterful event and look forward to seeing YOU – the most important ingredient!
No outside food or drinks permitted.