Whip Cracking Contest
Saturday, November 7 · Time to be announced.
One winner receives $200 and a belt buckle.
Registration due November 5, 2026Includes contest rules, registration, and the required waiver.
✦ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA & LEE COUNTY FAIR
Good roots.
Great memories.
A little hometown pride. A whole lot of heart.
Join us for the 2026 Fall Classic Livestock Show & Exposition.
A homegrown tradition
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MARK YOUR CALENDARLet's get together.
November 6–7, 2026Friday & Saturday
NORTH FORT MYERS, FLORIDAMike Greenwell Regional ParkFormerly the Lee County Civic Center Complex
Plan your visit ↗FALL CLASSIC CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES
Find your form.
Get ready for the show.
Taking part in a Fall Classic contest? Download the rules and registration form below, then complete, sign, and email it to franc@swflcfair.com.
Hay Bale Decorating
2026 theme: “Happy Birthday America!”
No entry fee · Maximum of four entries.
Published deadline: October 30, 2026This date has passed. Contact the organizer with registration questions.
How to submit: Download and read both pages, complete and sign the registration page, then email the signed form to franc@swflcfair.com. Each contest has its own deadline and eligibility requirements.
THIS FALL, THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON LIVESTOCK
Big pride.
Local tradition.
The association's current event is the 2026 Fall Classic Livestock Show & Exposition—a celebration of livestock and the people who raise them.
Whether you're preparing for the ring or coming to cheer someone on, start here for event details and exhibitor information.
Everything you need for the Fall Classic →In the show ring
Entries, requirements, and the latest exhibitor information on Showman.
Exhibitor information ↗02Make a day of it
Find Fall Classic dates and hours, then plan your visit to the livestock show in North Fort Myers.
Dates & visitor information →03A story worth sharing
Explore the roots of a Southwest Florida tradition that spans generations.
Get to know our history →EST. 1924
LOOKING BACK AT THE ANNUAL FAIR
Part of our community.
Part of your story.
From the early days at Terry Park to the move to North Fort Myers, the annual fair holds a special place in Southwest Florida's history.
Take a walk through history