87th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival Wrap-Up

Congratulations and a heartfelt Thank You to the Sanibel Shell Crafters, and everyone involved in the organizing and collaboration of the 87th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival at the Sanibel Community House. We broke record attendance all three days and are extra grateful to all of our Volunteers and Vendors.

A special Thank You to The Sanibel School Students and Bailey-Matthew National Shell Museum & Aquarium Educators who carried on the tradition at the infamous “Shell Shed” educating guests on live mollusks as they perused the Festival.

Thank You to everyone who contributed, donated, sponsored, and was a part of our Island tradition. Your support helps The Sanibel Community House, Your Island Gathering Place—honor and preserve our mission statement: “To enrich community spirit through educational, cultural and social gatherings in our historic Community House.”

87^th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival People’s Choice Exhibit Winners

Class 1–Flower Arrangements Made of Shells

1^st – Blue Ribbon – Barb Walling of Sanibel
2^nd – Red Ribbon – Barb Walling of Sanibel
3^rd – White Ribbon – Mary Hennemann of Fort Myers

Class 2–Animals

1^st – Sea Urchin Mobile – Barb Walling of Sanibel
2^nd – Turkey – Gina Panzer of Fort Myers

 Class 8–Mirror/Pictures/Shadowboxes

1^st – Shell Mirror – Linda Harrell of Fort Myers
2^nd – Flamingo Shadowbox – Linda Harrell of Fort Myers
3^rd – Shadowbox Flower Shell – Denise Moore of Fort Myers

 Class 9–Wreath

1^st – Blue wreath with Dosinias – Deb Determan of Sanibel
2^nd – Wreath with Mussel Shells – Linda Ledel of Cape Coral
3^rd – Shell Flower Wreath – Barb Walling of Sanibel

Class 13–Tabletop Display

1^st – Shell Tree – Marvin & Mary Hennemann of Fort Myers
2^nd (Tie) – Unicorn – Denise Moore of Fort Myers
2^nd (Tie) – Needlepoint Shell Frame – Leslie Anding of Sanibel
3rd –  Under the Sea-Shell Creatures – Cheri Bailey of Fort Myers

 Class 14–Miscellaneous

1^st – Shell Mailbox – Sandra Hotaling of Fort Myers
2^nd – Dutch Shoes – Marvin & Mary Hennemann of Fort Myers

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The 88th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival will be held at the Sanibel Community House on March 6-8, 2025!