{"id":4261,"date":"2026-06-09T08:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/?p=4261"},"modified":"2026-05-20T08:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:57:29","slug":"grouper-fest-2026-kicks-off-this-weekend-at-fort-myers-brewing-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/2026\/06\/09\/grouper-fest-2026-kicks-off-this-weekend-at-fort-myers-brewing-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Grouper Fest 2026 Kicks Off This Weekend at Fort Myers Brewing Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" data-attachment-id=\"4259\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/2026\/05\/21\/grouper-fest-returns-to-fort-myers-brewing-company-bigger-than-ever-this-june\/01-fmbrew-grouperfest-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?fit=1920%2C1005&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1005\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"01-FMBrew-Grouperfest\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?fit=640%2C335&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?resize=640%2C335&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?resize=1536%2C804&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?resize=516%2C270&amp;ssl=1 516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lifeingateway.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01-FMBrew-Grouperfest.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3a3;&#x1f37b; The wait is finally over! Grouper Fest 2026 officially kicks off this weekend at Fort Myers Brewing Company, bringing three straight weekends of craft beer, live music, food trucks, and summer vibes to Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting Friday, June 12, guests can enjoy the first round of specialty Mosaic Grouper beer releases, exclusive festival merchandise, and a packed entertainment lineup all weekend long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s festival is bigger than ever, transforming Fort Myers Brewing Company into the ultimate outdoor summer destination with:<br>&#x2705; Live music every day<br>&#x2705; Local food trucks<br>&#x2705; Limited-edition merch drops<br>&#x2705; Family-friendly atmosphere<br>&#x2705; Dog-friendly fun<br>&#x2705; FREE admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; If you attended last year, you already know the merch sold out FAST. This weekend\u2019s koozie and merchandise release is expected to be one of the hottest items of the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3b6; Weekend 1 entertainment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dead Man\u2019s Hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rockstead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gator Nate and The WHOMPERS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austin James Duo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f32e; Food truck lineup includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detour Diner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beau\u2019s BBQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Pizza Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King\u2019s Tacos &amp; Burritos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fort Myers Brewing Company\u2019s fan-favorite Mosaic Grouper beer inspired the festival, and guests can expect unique beer variations throughout all three weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a local craft beer enthusiast or simply looking for the perfect Southwest Florida summer weekend activity, Grouper Fest is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4cd; Fort Myers Brewing Company<br>12811 Commerce Lakes Dr, Fort Myers, FL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f37b; Doors open Friday at 2PM!<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t.huge-it-share-buttons {\r\n\t\t\t\tborder:0px solid #0FB5D6;\r\n\t\t\t\tborder-radius:5px;\r\n\t\t\t\tbackground:#3BD8FF;\r\n\t\t\t text-align:left; \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t#huge-it-share-buttons-top {margin-bottom:0px;}\r\n\t\t\t#huge-it-share-buttons-bottom {margin-top:0px;}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.huge-it-share-buttons h3 {\r\n\t\t\t\tfont-size:25px ;\r\n\t\t\t\tfont-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;\r\n\t\t\t\tcolor:#666666;\r\n\r\n\t\t\tdisplay:block;\t\t\t\tline-height:25px ;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t text-align:left; \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.huge-it-share-buttons ul {\r\n\t\t\t float:left; 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