FANDOM FEST 2025
A FREE celebration of fandoms and pop culture for all ages, Fandom Fest welcomes the community to a large-scale festival at the downtown Fort Myers Regional Library.
Fandom Fest promotes comics and pop culture as a fun way to support literacy for all ages and present the library as a great place for connection, creativity, self-expression and learning. Join us for this exciting event and experience a day full of fun, including:
COMICS, CRAFTS & COSPLAY - Free Books and Comics
- Costume Contest for All Ages
- Character Meet-and-Greets
- Fandom Crafts for Kids
- Cosplay DIY Makerspace
- Merchandise and Exhibitors
ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Library STEM Tech Zone
- Student Steel Drum Show
- K-Pop Dance Group “Spotlight”
- Face Painting
- Bounce House and Carnival Games
- Giveaways at our Mobile Library
Volunteer Opportunities
The Lee County Library System is looking for teens and adults to volunteer and work at this fun event. High schools students are eligible to volunteer and may earn service hours by participating. Adults and high school student volunteers or groups are welcome to join us for 4-hour or 6-hour shifts. Apply Now! |
Cosplay Costume Contest
Get your creativity flowing and start planning your epic costume today! Make or assemble your very best costume creation to enter our Fandom Fest Costume Contest. Judging will be based on creativity, originality and execution. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner up for each of the five categories: pre-k, kids, teens, adults and groups.
Rules and entry form |
Character Meet-and-Greets
North Pole and Pre-K (Santa Claus and his Sleigh Dog, Elf, Baby Shark, Bluey, Pikachu) • Favorite Fandoms (Dragons of Berk, Wicked, Super Mario, Addams Family) • Magical Tent (Ariel, Belle & The Beast, Tinker Bell, Princess Jasmine) • Heroes (Batman, Spiderman, Superman) • Villains (Maleficent, Ursula, Riddler) • Star Wars (501st Legion, Princess Leia, Chewbacca)
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Library Branch Events
Why stop at one event, when you can have more fun? Family programs are happening at a library near you, including Fandom-themed Storytimes, game days and other activities. Check out all the exciting programs planned for early December, leading up to the main festival. View the Calendar of Events |
Vendors and Exhibitors
Fandom Fest Official Merchandise • 501st Legion • Art Roses • Christopher Balzano • Costumers with a Cause • Dynamite Dice • Horror Writer’s Association (Florida Chapter) • Fort Myers By Night: City of Palms • Fort Myers Roller Derby • Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida • Hot Mess Homemade • Scout Comics • Snail Games • SWFL Ghost Corps • SWFL Nerd Herd • SWFL SpaceCon
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Food Trucks
The Dawg Pound (burgers and hot dogs) • Double Trouble Baking (Puerto Rican food) • Las Gorditas Mexican Treats (Mexican food) • Maddie’s Sweet Lemonade (lemonade & iced teas) • Pelican’s Snowballs (shaved ice)
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Comics and Pop Culture on hoopla!
Looking for a laugh? From manga and anime to Marvel and DC superheroes, readers of all levels can find something to enjoy with hoopla Comics. Discover Eisner award winners, STEAM titles, classic favorites and more!
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