SWFL Fried Food Throwdown
Schedule
Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901 | Fort Myers, FL
“Fries Are Just the Beginning!”
Get ready to crunch, munch, and indulge at the Fried Food Throwdown—SWFL’s ultimate celebration of all things deep-fried. 8+ top chefs and food trucks will compete to serve the crispiest, most creative, and downright delicious fried foods you can imagine.
From classic fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders to inventive twists like fried pickles, mac & cheese bites, corn dogs, jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, funnel cakes, fried shrimp, fried green beans, and even fried desserts, there’s something to satisfy every craving.
What to expect:
🍟 8+ competitors serving a wide variety of fried foods
🏆 Professional judging & crowd favorite awards
🍺 Cold beer & specialty cocktails
❄️ Chill taproom seating for comfort
🎶 Music, fun, and all-day indulgence
Come hungry, bring your stretchy pants, and remember—fries are just the beginning!
📍 Millennial Brewing Company
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 12–10pm
🎟️ Free entry | Free parking
👨👩👧 Family-friendly | 🐾 Pet-friendly
Where is it happening?
1811 Royal Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33901Event Location & Nearby Stays:

















