The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival is a fundraiser put on by the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club since 1958 and always takes place the 2nd full weekend of March. The two day event features a parade, arts & crafts fair with over 100 vendors, queen’s pageant, shrimp eating contest, 5K run & world famous pink gold shrimp dinners. Come out and help the Lions raise money for those in need in our community while supporting our local economy! All events are Free to the public! Visit our website for location details and event schedule.