Fall Festivals

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Cooler weather, long sleeves and a hint of pumpkin spice in the air – the fall season in Gainesville and Alachua County is worth savoring. From harvest festivals and main streets filled with local music and artisan treats to family photos in charming pumpkin patches, there’s no shortage of ways to embrace the season. Whether you’re here for the flavors, the fun or the fall décor, our list of upcoming events will help you make the most of autumn in North Central Florida.

Waldo Sweet Potato Festival and Car Display at Waldo City Square 
Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival at Farmers Market Pavillion 
Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Waldo Annual Homecoming at Waldo Veterans Memorial Park 
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28, 10 a.m. – dusk 

Swamp Head Brewery’s Oktoberfest 
Friday, September 26, 4 p.m. 

Fall Wildflower Walks at Morningside Nature Center 
Saturdays, September 27 – October 18, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Fall Festival at Crossroads Farm and Apiary 
Saturdays, October 4 – November 1, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
Sundays, October 5 – November 2, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

Pumpkin Patch Festival at The Bryer Patch 
October 11 – 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza 
Saturday, October 11, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

Oktoberfest at Tioga Town Center 
Saturday, October 11, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Fall Arts Festival at the Shoppes at Thornebrook 
Saturday, October 11 – Sunday, October 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Fall Plant Swap and Sale at Swamp Head Brewery 
Sunday, October 12, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Roselle Festival at Frog Song Organics 
Saturday, October 18 

Twilight Walk to the Past at Dudley Farm Historic State Park 
October 18-19, 6 p.m. 

Trick or Treat at the Shoppes at Thornebrook 
Friday, October 24, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Adult Trick or Treating at Swamp Head Brewery 
Friday, October 24 – Saturday, October 25 and Thursday, October 30 – Friday, October 31,  

Fall Plant Sale and Orchid Show at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 
Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m.  – 5 p.m. 

Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy 
Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

U-Pick Sunflower Fall Fest at The Bryer Patch 
November 8 – 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Micanopy Fall Festival 
Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Gainesville Pride Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza 
Saturday, November 1, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Newberry Main Street Fall Festival 
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Downtown Festival and Art Show in Downtown Gainesville 
Saturday, November 15 – Sunday, November 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Fall on the Farm: Dog Days at The Bryer Patch 
November 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest at Morningside Nature Center 
Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

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