Ohio Day & Wisconsin Day 

Two of Florida’s Biggest State Day Parties Are Back!

Every February, Marina Cantina Tin Tiki on Fort Myers Beach turns into one giant hometown reunion when thousands of Ohio and Wisconsin fans take over the waterfront for our annual Ohio Day and Wisconsin Day celebrations.

These aren’t your average meetups. They’re massive block parties filled with live music, great food, cold drinks, hometown pride and thousands of people celebrating the states they love — all with a tropical Southwest Florida backdrop.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a seasonal Southwest Florida snowbird or just proud to call Ohio or Wisconsin home, grab your friends and come represent your hometown!

Ohio Day 2027

Wednesday, February 17, 2027

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Calling all Buckeyes!

Ohio Day at Marina Cantina has become one of the biggest Ohio gatherings in Florida, bringing thousands of Ohio natives, snowbirds, visitors and friends together for one huge Fort Myers Beach block party.

Wear your Ohio colors, find people from your hometown and spend the day celebrating everything you love about the Buckeye State — Florida style.

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Wisconsin Day 2027

Wednesday, February 24, 2027

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wisconsin takes over Fort Myers Beach!

Our annual Wisconsin Day at Marina Cantina brings thousands of Badger State natives and fans together for one of the biggest Wisconsin parties in Florida.

From Milwaukee to Madison, Green Bay to Eau Claire and everywhere in between, Wisconsin folks from across the state gather at Marina Cantina for an unforgettable day on the waterfront.

Come show your Wisconsin pride and see why this has become one of our biggest parties of the year.

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What to Expect at State Day

Both Ohio Day and Wisconsin Day feature:

• Live music and entertainment

• Special State Day food menu

• Cold drinks and tropical cocktails

• Free hometown name tags — write down your city and see who you run into!

• Thousands of fellow Ohio and Wisconsin residents and snowbirds

• Waterfront views of beautiful Matanzas Bay

• Plenty of state pride, old friends and new friends

• An unforgettable Fort Myers Beach block party atmosphere

One of the best parts of State Day is discovering just how many people from your hometown are spending time in Southwest Florida. Grab a name tag, write down where you’re from and start looking around — you may be surprised who you find!

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A Midwest Reunion on Fort Myers Beach

Southwest Florida has long been a second home to people from Ohio and Wisconsin, and these events have become an annual tradition for many of our guests.

Come early, bring your friends, wear your state colors and plan on spending the day with us.

These events draw thousands of people, so expect a packed house and a true block-party atmosphere throughout the Marina Cantina and Salty Sam’s Marina property.

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Save the Dates!

OHIO DAY
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WISCONSIN DAY
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Marina Cantina Tin Tiki

Located at Salty Sam’s Marina
Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Come find your hometown, meet your fellow Midwesterners and experience one of the biggest State Day celebrations in Florida!