Experience Caribbean culture at the Gainesville Reggae Festival. The festival features four live bands and a DJ. Enjoy cultural exhibits highlighting Caribbean and Jamaican heritage, along with authentic food, art and fashion vendors influenced by Caribbean and Jamaican styles – all within a high-energy, vibrant atmosphere. Sponsored by the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area and in collaboration with the Gainesville Circus Center, the festival continues with free workshops through September 13.
Free cultural workshops held at Depot Park:
Djembe Percussion with Djobi Irie
Saturday, August 30, 6 p.m.
Samba Reggae with Corey Cheval
Saturday, September 6, 6 p.m.
Percussion with Kenneth Metzker
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m.
