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GOLDENFEST XV - A Golden Day of Fun for Southwest Florida

Goldenfest EV

GoldenFest is the biggest and best dog-focused and dog-friendly event in Southwest Florida, and it’s coming back for its 15th year! This year, it’s happening at the Lee Health Sports Complex - Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Admission and parking are free!


GoldenFest is a fundraising event that helps Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida take care of Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes in need. But it’s not just about the rescue; it’s also a day of fun and celebration for our furry friends and their owners.


You’ll see amazing canine demonstrations, meet Law Enforcement K-9s, enjoy live music, sample delicious food and drinks, and shop at over 100 vendors. There’ll be dock diving (Ultimate Air Dogs), photos with Santa, face painting, caricature artistry, wading pools for dogs, pony rides, and bounce houses for kids. And there’ll be raffles, online auctions, first responder exhibits (thanks to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, South Trail Fire District, and Lee County Emergency Medical Services), special appearances by Lisa Spooner and Christy Soto, anchors at NBC2, and the incredible Calendar Girls. It’s going to be a day like no other in Southwest Florida!


While GoldenFest directly benefits GRRSWF, the event is open to other non-profit rescue organizations, area shelters, and humane societies at no cost. Attendees are welcome to bring their well-behaved, leashed dogs and enjoy a fun-filled, golden day.


GoldenFest is an annual event that promises to be unforgettable. You don't want to miss it.

GoldenFest XV

We can't wait to see you again.

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A Look at PREVIOUS GOLDENFESTs

GoldenFest XV Event Brochure

GF 15 Brochure (pdf)

Download

Directions to lee health Sports complex Hammond stadium

HEADING NORTH - VIA I-75

Follow I-75 N toward Tampa

Take Exit 131 toward Cape Coral

Turn left onto Daniels Pkwy

Turn left onto 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy

Destination will be on the right

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HEADING NORTH - VIA SURFACE STREETS

Take US-41 N/Tamiami Trail N

Turn right onto Michael G. Rippe Pkwy

Turn right onto 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy

Destination will be on the left - 1.2 miles

   

HEADING SOUTH - VIA I-75

I-75 S toward Naples

Take Exit 131 toward Cape Coral

Turn right onto Daniels Pkwy

Turn left onto 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy

Destination will be on the right

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HEADING SOUTH - VIA SURFACE STREETS

In Ft Myers - Metro Pkwy or US 41 South

Turn left onto Daniels Pkwy

Turn right onto 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy

Destination will be on the right

We Are So Grateful To Our Sponsors

Best of Show Sponsors

The Burruss Foundation

Anonymous Local Family Foundation

Jack & Liz Donehower

The Leslie L. Alexander Foundation

Golden VIP Sponsors

Margaret Manda

David Lucas

Heart of a Golden Sponsors

Roxanne & Cliff Smith

Susan Mathews

Kelly Lepore, Jason Knell & Jupiter

Jeff Cull & Ella Naylor

Friends of Goldens Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Demonstrations & Activities Partners

Want to volunteer to help us at GoldenFest?

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED.  THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO HELP.  WE ARE SO GRATEFUL.

Volunteer registration

Interested in being a Sponsor or Vendor at GoldenFest?

Download the sponsor or vendor pdf.  Print it out.  Fill it out.  Mail it with your donation as directed.

GF15 Sponsor Packet (pdf)

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GF15 Vendor Packet (pdf)

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SUBMIT A SPONSOR APPLICATION ONLINE

SPONSOR

SUBMIT A VENDOR APPLICATION ONLINE - Registration will open July 1

VENDOR

SUBMIt Sponsor donation or vendor fee

You can use PayPal or credit card with this link.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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