Named One of North America's Top 100 Events and One of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast, the 71st Edison Festival of Light has something for everyone. We invite guests to enjoy three weeks of celebration of the innovation of Thomas Edison and the quality of life of our host City of Fort Myers. Featured events of the 2009 Celebrations include:

Edison Day of Discovery - Saturday, January 31st - Harborside, Ft. Myers
Presented by Florida Power & Light
· 52nd Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Science & Engineering Fair - Open to the public after judging is completed
· 20th Thomas A. Edison Regional Inventors Fair - Open to the public after judging is completed
· 4th Discovery Village - 10am - 4pm

Light Up the Town - Block Party - Downtown Ft. Myers River District
· Saturday, February 14th - Entertainers TBA

Edison Festival Junior Events - Sunday, Feb. 15th - Downtown Ft. Myers River District
· Edison Festival of Light Junior Run - 1pm
· Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade presented by Lite 93.7 - 2:30pm
· Edison Festival of Light Junior Coronation - 4pm

Midweek Special Program - Wednesday, February 13th - Edison Mall and Bell Tower Shops
Music from the Heart - 5:45pm - music of elementary, middle and high school students

Crafts on the River - Centennial Park, Ft. Myers
· Friday, February 20th - 10am - 5pm
· Saturday, February 21st - 10am - 5pm
· Sunday, February 22nd - 10am - 4pm

Edison Festival of Light 5k Race - Downtown Ft. Myers River District
· Saturday, February 21st - 5:45pm
Stadium Show and Fireworks - Saturday, February 121st
· Gates Open at Edison Stadium, Fort Myers High School - 5pm
·  National Recording Act (tba) - 6pm
· Fireworks - 7pm
. Southwest Arilines Ticket Giveaway - 7:15pm(must be present to win)
· Grand Parade Victory Lap - 7:45pm

Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade - Saturday, February 21st - 7pm
· Edwards Drive down Cleveland Avenue to Ft. Myers High School

Join us for special sanctioned events which range from Antique Car Shows and the Celebration of Art to Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing and the Young Artist's Awards.
For further information please contact the office at (239) 334-2999 or email Edison@edisonfestival.org