Chartered in 1959, the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair Association, Inc. is a non-profit corporation 501(C)3 organized and existing pursuant to Chapter 616, Florida Statutes, designated as a District Fair serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. The Fair is dedicated to promoting the agricultural, horticultural, industrial, creative arts, sciences, and educational opportunities while providing quality entertainment for the citizens of the area. The Fair Association has 25 members of the Board of Trustees.