2025 Southwest Florida Ag Expo opens with ribbon-cutting on Feb. 27
The public is invited to attend the official ribbon cutting opening this year’s Southwest Florida Ag Expo.
The ribbon-cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Lee County Civic Center Complex, 11831 Bayshore Road.
Gates will open at 4 p.m. following the ceremony.
The ceremony will feature brief remarks by Lee County commissioners and other officials.
Ag Expo entertainers, including One Man Band, The Moogician, Pirate Man Dan and Agricadabra – Grayson Marchett, will be on hand to help celebrate the ribbon cutting.
“The Ag Expo 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,” Lee County officials said.
“Commissioners are committed to maintaining the popular experience. Whether you go for the animal exhibitions, the steer auction, the midway thrills or the sweet and savory treats, Lee County invites one and all to the Ag Expo from Feb. 27 through March 9.”
The county invites ribbon-cutting ceremony attendees to plan to stay after the ceremony and celebrate opening day, which features $1 admission and $1 ride tickets as the promotion for Feb. 27.
Throughout the 11-day event, themed promotions are offered, such as Community Night, Senior Day, Sensory Friendly Night and Family Fiesta Day. Learn more about the promotional nights at swflagexpo.com. Tickets for promotional nights are only offered at the gate. General Admission tickets can be pre-purchased online.
Also available for online purchase now is the $30 MEGAPASS. It 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 at 4 p.m. Feb. 27.
General gate admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-11. Children 3 and under are free.