HoursThe hours of operations are based on scheduled events/rentals.
Building Rental
If you're considering hosting your event at the Lee County Civic Center Complex, please fill out the Rental Inquiry Form. For additional information, feel free to reach out to Jessy Zukaitis at JZukaitis@leegov.com.
Upcoming Events:
**Events will be added to the website only after the agreement has been signed and the deposit has been received.** December 2025 - La Mesa RV Show December 4-7, 2025
- Bit by Bit Horse Show December 7, 2025 (Horse Arena)
- Florida Gun Show December 13-14, 2025
- 12/13- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 12/14- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Meals of Hope December 20, 2025
January 2026 - Touch A Truck January 10, 2026
- La Mesa RV January 15 – 18, 2026
- Vintage Market Days January 23 - 25, 2026
- 1/23- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 1/24- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 1/25- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Florida Gun Show January 31 - February 1, 2026
- 1/31- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 2/1- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 - Boat Show & Expo presented by RYCO Marine April 10 – 12, 2026
- 4/10- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- 4/11- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- 4/12- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Florida Gun Show April 18-19, 2026
- 4/18- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 4/19- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Pioneer Picnic April 25, 2026 (Tinsley Pavillion- members only)
- Sports Development: Florida Trampoline & Tumbling State Championships April 24- 26, 2026
May 2026 July 2026 August 2026 - La Mesa RV Show August 6-9, 2026
- Gulf Coast's Largest Indoor Arts & Crafts Show August 22 – 23, 2026
- 4-H End of the Year Awards Banquet August 28, 2026 (private event)
September 2026 - Vintage Market Days September 18-20, 2026
- 9/18- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 9/19- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 9/20- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- La Mesa RV Show September 24-27, 2026
October 2026 November 2026 - La Mesa RV Show November 5 - 8, 2026
- Fort Myers Reptile Expo November 21, 2026
December 2026 - La Mesa RV Show December 3-6, 2026
- Florida Gun Show December 12-13, 2026
- 12/12- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 12/13- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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The Lee County Civic Center Complex has a long and storied history in North Fort Myers. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to spend $420,875 to purchase what was then known as Kickapoo Ranch, encompassing 96.2 acres, from Clarence Duffala on May 15, 1975. In November of 1978, the main building opened and has been home to concerts and events including Bob Hope, Ice Capades, Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, Harlem Globetrotters, Jimmy Buffet, U2, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Beach Boys, The Pointer Sisters, Foreigner, Bryan Adams and more. The complex has been home to the Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair since 1979.
The Lee County Civic Center Complex hosts a wide variety of programs and events, including:
- Southwest Florida Ag Expo
- 4-H Meetings
- 4-H Events
- Agriculture/Livestock Events
- RV Shows
- Craft Shows
- Gun Shows
- Antique/Vintage Markets
Interactive Facility Map: View the Lee County Civic Center layout to assist with event planning and bookings.
Pavilions
There are multiple pavilions located at the Lee County Civic Center Complex.
View real-time weather conditions for the Lee County Civic Center Complex through our WeatherSTEM station.
The Civic Center site has a long and storied history in North Fort Myers. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to spend $420,875 to purchase what was then known as Kickapoo Ranch, encompassing 96.2 acres, from Clarence Duffala on May 15, 1975. In November of 1978, the main building opened and has been home to concerts and events including Bob Hope, Ice Capades, Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, Harlem Globetrotters, Jimmy Buffet, U2, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Beach Boys, The Pointer Sisters, Foreigner, Bryan Adams and more. The complex has been home to the Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair since 1979.
The Lee Board of County Commissioners is working with county staff to visualize a new, reimagined future for the Lee County Civic Center complex. The county has conducted and completed a facility-condition assessment study. A summary of Board actions as well as information about the next steps for the complex can be found here to keep you informed. The Board is committed to maintaining activities for 4-H and the Southwest Florida Ag Expo. Check back to this site frequently to keep up with evolving plans and further opportunities for public input for this important county site.
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