2023… It’s Back
APRIL 1, 2023
Fort Myers’ Largest Country Music festival
We are so excited to announce the 2023 Fort Fest! This event will be a one day country music festival at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, Florida. Fort Fest celebrates Fort Myers and all that it has to offer.
Fort Fest is excited to partner with two local nonprofit organizations
The Old Florida Dream Team Foundation will use all alcohol funds raised to aid homeless and foster teens in Lee County.
Fort Fest 2023 profits will go to Collaboratory’s “Rebuild Southwest Florida”, assisting individual families in Lee County who still need Hurricane Ian assistance.
We look forward to seeing you!
Tickets on sale NOW
2023 Artist Line Up
Policies
NO coolers, backpacks, outside food/drinks, or weapons of any kind are allowed to be brought into the venue, EXCEPT for a small purse. For a full list view prohibited items, see below.
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NO Weapons of Any Kind
NO Air Horns or Noisemakers
NO Audio Recording Devices
NO Cartridges
NO Bicycles, Skates, Scooters or Skateboards
NO Coolers
NO Drones
NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
NO Fireworks or Explosives
NO Flags
NO Flyers, Samples, Giveaways or Promotional Items
NO Glass or Metal Containers
NO Hoverboards or Segways
NO Instruments
NO Laser Pointers
NO Water bottles
NO Outside Food or Beverages
NO Pepper Spray or Mace
NO Pets or Other Animals*
NO Selfie Sticks, Tripods or Narcissists
NO Inflatables
NO Umbrellas or Parasols
NO Walkie Talkies
*Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability. “Emotional support” or “Comfort” animals do not meet the definition of a "Service Animal" and are not permitted entry to the Event
*Fort Life and Fort Fest reserves the right to deny entry due to prohibited items that may not be listed above.
Venue Information
Fort Fest will be held at at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, Florida.
10091 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Tickets
All sales are final! All tickets are sent electronically via Eventbrite. Please have either a printed or digital ticket at the gate—no refunds or exchanges of tickets. Reselling tickets is strictly prohibited. Fort Fest will be held outdoors, rain or shine.
All minors 13 years and younger must have a valid ticket and be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
At the gate, a wristband may be distributed to ticketed guests and guests +21. At the event, do not remove or tamper with your wristband, or it will be void.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Both cash and credit is accepted.
FOOD
Food trucks and concessions will be available during the event.
Parking
Parking is provided at a first come first serve basis and is free to ticketed guests in designated parking areas. Additional paid parking may be announced.
Alcohol
Alcohol will be available to guests inside the venue and the consumption of personal or outside alcohol and drinks are strictly prohibited. Fort Life, Fort Fest, and donating sponsors abide by the Florida State minimum drinking age (+21); any guest who is violating this law AND/OR providing alcohol to underage guests will be removed and reported to law-enforcement.
Vendors and Sponsors
If you would like your business to sponsor or a vendor at Fort Fest, please send our festival Instagram page a direct message or email us.
Merch
Fort Life and Fort Fest merch will be available for purchase during the entire event. Both cash and credit is accepted. Sizes and styles may be limited. Fort Fest 2023 merch is only available at the event and will not be sold online or after the festival.