GoldenFest is the biggest, best, dog-centered, family-friendly event in SouthWest Florida. It is held annually at the Shell Factory and Nature Park in North Fort Myers. GoldenFest XIV will be Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 10AM - 2PM. Admission and parking are free.
GoldenFest is a fundraising event that contributes significantly to Golden Retriever Rescue of SouthWest Florida's ability to care for Goldens and Golden mixes in need. At the same time it provides a wonderful day of fun for our community to enjoy and celebrate our canine best friends.
GoldenFest includes: canine demonstrations, Law Enforcement K-9s, live music, food and drink, over 100 product and service vendors, pictures with Santa, face painter, caricature artist, wading pools for the pups, pony rides for the kids, raffles, silent auctions, first responder exhibits (thanks to the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the North Ft Myers Fire District), and the incomparable Calendar Girls. A delightful day like no other in Southwest Florida.
While GoldenFest will directly benefit GRRSWF, the event is open to other non-profit rescue organizations, area shelters & humane societies at no cost. Attendees are encouraged to bring their well-behaved, leashed dogs and enjoy a fun-filled, golden day.
GoldenFest only happens once a year. You don't want to miss it.
We can't wait to see you again.
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DownloadWe have many volunteer opportunities. We need lots of helping hands to make GoldenFest a success. If you would like to help just sign up using this link button.
Whether you are coming from the north or south The Shell Factory is an easy drive.
DIRECTIONS:
From the North on I-75:
Exit 158 onto Tucker's Grade
Go 1/4 mile to US 41; turn left
12 miles south on US 41
From the South on I-75:
Take Exit 143 and turn left onto State Road 78 (Bayshore Road)
Go 5 miles to US 41; turn right
1-1/2 miles north on US 41
From Naples/Ft. Myers Beach:
North on US 41 through Ft. Myers
Cross the Caloosahatchee River
4 miles north on the right
From Cape Coral:
North on Del Prado to Pine Island; Turn right
Go 3 miles to US 41
Turn left; 1-1/2 miles on right
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