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GoldenFest - The most fun on four paws

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.  This year it will be on Sunday, November 12 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 numerous canine demonstrations, like: Agility, Obedience, Flyball, and Law Enforcement K-9s.  We also have live music, food and drink, dozens of product and service vendors, pictures with Santa Paws, face painter, wading pools for the pups, bounce houses, pony rides for the kids, raffles, silent auctions, first responser 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.


GOLDENFEST AT THE SHELL FACTORY IN NORTH FT MYERS

Want to volunteer to help us at GoldenFest?

We always need a lot of volunteer help at GoldenFest.  If you would like to help out please contact Megan, our Volunteer Coordinator.  She will be glad to hear from you.   grrswfvolunteers@gmail.com

Even better, we also have an online volunteer sign-up sheet where you can volunteer to help and pick specific job assignments and shifts.  If you are ready to sign up now just click on the button below and it will take you to the sign-up sheet.

Sign Up for specific jobs & times

We Are So Grateful To All Our Sponsors

The Burruss Foundation

Anonymous Local Family Foundation

Roxanne and Cliff Smith

Jeff Cull and Ella Nayor

David and Linda Lucas

In-Kind Sponsors

Demonstrations & Activities Partners

Download the GoldenFest XIII Brochure

GF 13 Brochure (pdf)

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Interested in being a Sponsor or Vendor at GoldenFest?

GoldenFest typically draws several thousand visitors.  It is a golden opportunity to sell or market your products or services to a very large, live audience.  If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor at GoldenFest you can download the appropriate information packet below.  We have a limited number of spaces available and would be happy to consider your request to join us.  We would love to hear from you.  Don't miss the opportunity.

GF13 Sponsor Packet (pdf)

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GF13 Vendor Packet (pdf)

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GoldenFest Vendor Application

Submit a vendor application online.  If approved, you will be notified of your registration.

Fill Out & Submit vendor application

Vendor Fee Payment

You can pay the vendor fee with PayPal or credit card with this link.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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