Festivals and Special Events

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Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
Now through Friday, September 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Zookeeper Day at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Two Worlds One Ticket
BOGO Admission at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
and Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

Friday, August 1 – Wednesday, August 20

The Great Florida Pollinator Census Party at the Gainesville Garden Club
Saturday, August 23

Our Town Home and Garden Show at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center
Saturday, August 23 – Sunday, August 24

Gainesville Reggae Festival at Heartwood Soundstage
Friday, August 29


Waldo Sweet Potato Festival and Car Show
Saturday, September 13

City of Alachua’s 120-Year Celebration at Legacy Park Amphitheatre
Monday, September 15 – Monday, September 29

The FEST in Downtown Gainesville
Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26

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.

Boo at the Zoo at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Friday, October 31, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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

Tom Petty Weekend at Heartwood Soundstage
Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9

Infinity Con at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Sunday, November 16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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


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