
The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo opens at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in beautiful downtown Fort Myers.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, so plan to arrive early, enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast, visit with exhibitors and get settled before the first seminar begins at 8:30 a.m.
Over the next two days, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Explore an extensive trade show featuring the latest products, equipment and services.
- Attend educational seminar sessions led by industry experts.
- Earn continuing education units.
- Network with fellow citrus and specialty crop growers, researchers and industry professionals.
Don’t miss these special event highlights:
- John Deere gun safe giveaway during Wednesday’s lunch, courtesy of Everglades Equipment Group. All preregistered growers are automatically entered for a chance to win.
- Pull-behind smoker raffle, donated by Hays-LTI, benefiting the Florida FFA Association.
- Thursday brunch, the perfect way to wrap up the Expo while connecting with fellow attendees.
Know Before You Go
- Citrus seminar sessions and the general session are located inside the trade show at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center.
- Specialty crop seminar sessions are held in the adjacent Luminary Hotel, just steps away from the convention center.
- Onsite signage and event staff will be available to help direct you to each seminar location.
Didn’t preregister? No problem. Onsite registration will be available beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the convention center.
We can’t wait to welcome you for two days of learning, networking and discovering new ideas to help your operation succeed. Safe travels, and we’ll see you tomorrow at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo!

