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Celebrate Henry Ford’s Birthday at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Lee County celebrates Henry Ford’s 162nd birthday with a special automotive tour and museum presentation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 30. The program will cover Ford and his family visits to their winter estate, “the Mangoes” and Ford’s legacy, his lasting impact on the City of Fort Myers, and how visitors continue to be attracted to the motor magnates’ winter estate. The presentation is included with all admission tickets. EdisonFord.org
Headliners announced for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
Multi-platinum BMI singer-songwriter and global entertainer Chris Young will headline the closing concert for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest on Sept. 28, at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach.
Island Hopper also welcomes country music favorite and BMI singer-songwriters LOCASH. The popular duo will perform Monday, Sept. 22, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral.
While most Island Hopper shows are free, both the Young and LOCASH performances, along with a few other shows will be ticketed including:
- Frank Myers will play with Cut the Chord string quartet at the Captiva Civic Center on Sept. 20.
- Songwriter Cruises departing from Captiva Island & Cape Coral.
- Essex County will perform during a wine dinner at the Luminary Hotel & Co. on Sept. 25.
More than 60 singer-songwriters will perform over 80 performances during the 10-day music fest. Be sure to catch a live performance at these four locations around the Fort Myers area: Captiva Island, Sept. 19-21; Cape Coral, Sept. 22-23; Downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 24-25; Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 26-28.
For the full lineup and ticket information, visit IslandHopperFest.com or download the Island Hopper app.
