The Southwest Florida Ag Expo is almost here; plan in advance to take advantage of all the entertainment, exhibits, food and rides. The SWFL Ag Expo runs Thursday, Feb 29, through Sunday, March 10, with a variety of entertainment scheduled throughout the week.
The Ben Allen Band, a country group from Southwest Florida and sixth-place finisher on NBC’s The Voice, along with Sheena Brook, a national recording artist from Season 12 of NBC’s The Voice, are just two of the top headliners that will perform at the Ag Expo.
Here is the current entertainment lineup for the Ag Expo:
- Caribbean Chillers-7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29
- Ben Allen Band Band-7-10 p.m. Friday, March 1
- Pure Country of SWFL-7-10 p.m. Saturday, March 2
- Almost There-4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3
- The Freecoasters-noon-3 p.m. Sunday, March 3
- Deb & the Dynamics-5-8 p.m. Monday, March 4
- Sheena Brook-7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 5
- The Renegades-5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5; 5-5:45 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 6; 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 7
- The Del Prados-3:30-5 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6
- Unforgiven Band-8-10 p.m. Friday, March 8
- Mariachi Guadalupano SWFL-1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 10
Strolling performers and shows will run daily throughout the Ag Expo. These include:
- Tadpole the Clown
- Jurassic Kingdom Lockdown
- The Moogician
- Cowboy Camp with Les McDowell
- Michael Felk's Tinsmithing Show
- Kids Foam Zone & Gameshow
- Porkchop Revue
- Pirate Man Dan
- Agricadabra Magic & Hypnosis Show
- Roger Abrahamson the Giant Bowl Turner
- Reggie Delarm East Knoll Pottery
- Eudora Farms Petting Zoo
For complete details of the shows and entertainers visit www.swflagexpo.com; check back often, entertainment is added daily.
Advance tickets for general gate admission and the popular $25 MEGAPASS are available for purchase at www.swflagexpo.com. The MEGAPASS includes gate admission and a wristband for unlimited mechanical rides on one day of your choice. Get your MEGAPASS early; sales end when the Ag Expo begins on Feb.29.
The Ag Expo at Lee County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Road celebrates the work and accomplishments of Southwest Florida youth active in 4-H, FFA and more while offering fun, food and rides for the entire community.
The county has created a website and social media channel for the Ag Expo. The complete schedule of events, special promotions, ticketing and parking information will be posted at www.swflagexpo.com or visit Facebook for SWFL Ag Expo at www.facebook.com/swflagexpo.