Enjoy a fun outing for the whole family at The 2022 Coastal Expo at Lee Civic Center the weekend of February 4-6,-2022. Exhibitors will come from all over Florida to display art, clothing, and coastal gadgets. This year’s Expo will also be the host of SWFL’s first $10,000 “Winner-Take-All” food truck showdown where attendees can vote for their favorite food vendor.

Show-goers will have the opportunity to meet world famous nautical artists including Steve Whitlock and Douglas Snidely, plus watch fly-tying demonstrations, experience a wildlife exhibit up close including an indoor alligator pit, fishing seminars on the hour, a live swimming mermaid in a 16’ glass tank who retrieves shells for children, axe throwing, a national K9 dock-jumping competition, and even a sexy-guy beard contest. Show visitors can also play Knocker ball, browse exotic art and woodwork, nautical jewelry, furniture, and outdoor sportswear. General admission tickets are $12.

25% of proceeds from event sponsorships & 100% of raffle ticket sales benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.