Please note… event details can change at the last minute, so please confirm all information before attending.
Also.. for any event that did not supply an end time, the end times are defaulted to 2 hours after the event begins. The actual event may last longer, so please plan accordingly.
The 11h Annual Rotary Club of Fort Myers Italian
Fest is back, bigger and better than ever this year!
Thousands of people from across Southwest Florida have
made their way to Alliance for the Arts in years past for
great food from area restaurants as well as wine,
beer, and other drinks. This year’s event is expected
to be even bigger with great entertainment, raffles,
games for the kids and adults, and of course, plenty
of food and drink.
Italian Fest is a fundraising event that benefits Goodwill Industries of SWFL and numerous other local organizations via grants from the Rotary Trust.
Sponsorship’s now available!
Don’t wait! Now is the time to secure your sponsorship
for this community-wide event that supports the
Rotary Club of Fort Myers and its beneficiaries. This
year’s beneficiary is the Rotary Club of Fort Myers
Trust. Sponsor logos must be received prior to July 1
to ensure that they are included in print materials
leading up to the event and receive all applicable
benefits. Please email high resolution logos to:
Office@Rotary-FortMyers.org.
SIZZLE FIRST BITE IS BACK!
Be the first to see and taste the 2019 Winter Edition Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week menus and enjoy unlimited “First Bite” samples from 30 of the best participating restaurants.
This all-inclusive premier event showcases the amazing culinary skills of our local Southwest Florida chefs and restaurants while benefiting the “Sizzle SWFL FGCU Food & Beverage Scholarship”. #DineWithPurpose The scholarship financially helps local Southwest Florida High School graduates that are enrolled in the FGCU Resort & Hospitality Program. #GoEagles
•••• Only 350 Total Tickets available ••••
EARLY BIRD TICKETS – ON SALE SEPT 13TH
EARLY BIRD TICKETS – ON SALE SEPT 13TH
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TIER 1 – $45 EARLY BIRD – GA Tickets – 6pm Entry (only 100 tix)
TIER 1 – $65 EARLY BIRD – VIP Tickets – 5pm Entry (only 50 tix)
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TIER 2 – $55 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET – 6pm Entry (150 tix)
TIER 2 – $75 VIP TICKET – 5pm Entry (only 50 tix)
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—- VIP TICKETS INCLUDE —-
• Complimentary valet parking (General Admission parks in the parking garage)
• 1 Hour Early Entry (5 pm entry vs. 6 pm entry)
• Special Wine Tasting Experience, inside the FGCU Wine Lab (Enjoy and sample several wines not available to the GA Tickets)
• Automatically Entered to win a VIP Dinner at a local restaurant for 2 with Guy Clarke & Rafael J. Feliciano, co-founders of the Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week. (Winner announced the night of the event)
—- ALL TICKETS INCLUDE —-
• Every ticket holder will have the opportunity to vote for the Best “First Bite” winning dish!
• Enjoy unlimited “First Bites” from over 30 participating Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week restaurants
• Meet & Greet photo opportunities with the chefs
• All-inclusive craft beers, cocktails, wine, soda & water
• Live music entertainment
• Bid on the silent auction items to benefit the Sizzle SWFL FGCU Food & Beverage Scholarship and FRLA ProStart Program
Once you have ordered your tickets online, you will receive an email confirmation (please print your tickets and bring them with you to check-in. We look forward to seeing you at this most enjoyable fundraiser! Kids Under 12 are Free
VIP Entrance starts at 5pm and includes Valet Parking.
General Admission Entrance starts at 6pm and you park in the parking garage next door.
Business casual dress code
No pets, please
The incomparable Herr Helmut Heiss of Austrian-German Restaurant fame joins us for a new weekly event dubbed Deutches Essen Nacht (German Food Night!)
He will serve schnitzel and other rotating German specialties each week and we will do our best to serve up delicious beer that stands up! Come out for a late lunch, a happy hour snack after work, or just a damn good authentic German dinner.
Open 3–10 every Tuesday, mention this event and get a discount on your drinks! PROST!
🍷 Wine down at our mini wine tasting! Visit participating ABC locations and explore our exclusive wines from our Sourced & Certified collection. Thursday, October 24, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
THEME OF THE MONTH: THE ART OF BLENDING
Discover winemaker’s techniques that may use blending techniques to improve wine’s colors, aromas and balance to add exquisite flavors and textures to wines. 🍷
For participating locations, click here: http://www.abcfws.com/wine-tourhttps://www.facebook.com/events/752183285210188/
It’s Fort Myers Oktoberfest Extravaganza 🍁 🍻🎺 October 25-27, 2019 Downtown. Admission is FREE!
Party like a Bavarian! The Fort Myers Oktoberfest will offer seasonal brews, traditional Oktoberfest live music in addition to local rock & roll favorites, beer games and classic Oktoberfest food!
HOURS: Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm & Sunday 11am-6pm.
PERFORMANCES:
Friday: the DeLeon Oktoberfest Band (authentic Bavarian music) and Ari & The Alibis (funk, jazz, samba).
Saturday: Alpine Doc (Bavarian, Americana 50’s & 60’s), Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (rock, soul), The Verge (classic rock 70’s to present) and CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion (blues, soul, roots).
Sunday: Tahja (Bavarian dancing), Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty Tribute Band) and Reverend Barry & The Funk (funk, soul).
Between performances shop the Marketplace of arts, crafts and select fine products and services.
LEARN MORE:
https://www.paragonartevents.com/S-95-Fort+Myers+Oktoberfest+Festival+.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/2323080298005964/
A night filled with Cupcakes, Food, Prizes, Chinese Auction and raising money for a great cause!
Enter into this Cupcake decorating contest and win fun prizes!
$20 to enter!
*Must bring your entry the night of the event!
Categories include:
Best taste
Most Creative
Crowd Favorite (voted on by attendees)
Food by @missionbbq
Photobooth by @completeevents
Tons of prizes and Chinese Auction items!
Raffle tickets available to participate in additional activities.
Looking for Sponsors and Donations!
Contact Trisha at 239- 201-7896
Purchase Tickets and Enter into the Cupcake Contest at :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cupcakes-for-wishes-tickets-72742008305?aff=facebook
Celebrate Halloween on our annual Adults Only Halloween Cruise and Masquerade Ball on Friday October 25th. Guests 21 and up are encouraged to wear a costume and compete for Best Men’s, Women’s and Couples costume contests with prizes courtesy of Red Headed Witches. Wicked Dolphin will be on hand for rum tastings and a barrel tapping of specially aged rum. The cruise departs from Salty Sam’s Marina at 7:00pm.
Bring a friend and join us for our 4th Annual Craft Fair. 72 tables of beautiful handcrafted items, plus a raffle with gifts donated from individuals and local businesses. Baked goods and a food court will also be available.