Make the Most of Your Stay with Fall Festivals and Special Events in Gainesville and Alachua County

Add seasonal events and annual festivals to your stay in Gainesville and Alachua County, FL.

Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
Now through Friday, September 27

Gainesville Latino Film Festival at Multiple Locations
Thursday, September 12 – Sunday, September 29

Gators Football vs. Texas A&M “Championship Reunion and UF Family Weekend” at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, September 14, 3:30 p.m.

UpStage with Sean Mason Quartet at the UF Phillips Center
Friday, September 20, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Newberry Cornfield Maze
Friday, September 20 – Saturday, October 26

Haunted House, Hayrides and Corn Maze at the Peanut Patch and Corn Maze
Friday, September 20 – Saturday, October 26

Car Show, Live Music, Costume Contest and More at the Fabulous ’50s Festival in Newberry
Saturday, September 21, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Florida AVP Grass Nationals Volleyball Tournament
Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29

Waldo Homecoming Community Parade and Vendor Fair
Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29

Gainesville Pride Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza
Saturday, September 28

Comic Book Creators, Cosplay Contest, Kids Con and More at Infinity Con Gainesville at Alachua County Sports and Event Center
Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, September 29

Fall Arts Festival at Shoppes at Thornebrook
Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, September 29

Fall Festival at Crossroads Farm and Apiary
Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, October 27

Blaze Ranch Fall Festival
Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, October 27

Gators Football vs. UCF “UF Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
Saturday, October 5 (night, kickoff time TBA)

An Evening with David Sedaris at UF Phillips Center
Wednesday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.

Tom Petty Weekend at Heartwood Soundstage
Thursday, October 10 – Sunday, October 13

Pumpkin Festival at the Bryer Patch
Saturday, October 12 – Sunday, October 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Gainesville Cycling Festival Begins at the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida
Saturday, October 12 – Sunday, October 13

Actors from the London Stage: Twelfth Night at UF Squitieri Studio Theatre
Thursday, October 17 – Saturday, October 19

UF Homecoming and Gator Growl at the University of Florida
Friday, October 18

Gators Football vs. Kentucky “Homecoming” at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, October 19, (kickoff time TBA)

Fall Plant Sale and Orchid Show at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, October 20

Gainesville Garden Club Fall Horticulture Expo and Plant Sale at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Saturday, October 19

U-Pick, Farm Tours, Live Music and More at the Annual Roselle Festival at Frog Song Organics
Saturday, October 19, 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Jet Cars, Fireworks, Drag Racing and More at Night of Fire at Gainesville Raceway
Saturday, October 19, 7:30 a.m – 8 p.m.

Craft Fair, Food Trucks, Kids Corral, Prizes and More at the Fall Festival in High Springs
Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Fall on the Farm: Dog Days at the Bryer Patch
Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FEST 22 at Multiple Venues in Downtown Gainesville
Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27

Slightly Frightening Crop Maze and Hayrides at the Bryer Patch
Friday, October 25, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Micanopy Fall Festival in Historic Micanopy
Saturday, October 26 – Sunday, October 27

Waldo Fall Festival at Waldo City Square
Saturday, October 26, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Annual Fall Book Sale at the Friends of the Library
Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Wednesday, October 30, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

International Car Show at Butler Town Center
Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy
Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fall Sunflower Festival at the Bryer Patch
Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tony Award-Winning Musical Dear Evan Hansen at UF Phillips Center
Monday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Festival and Art Show in Downtown Gainesville
Saturday, November 9 – Sunday, November 10

City-Wide Craft and Upscale Yard Sale in at James Paul Park in High Springs
Saturday, November 16, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Family Fun with Live Music, Petting Zoo, Fun Zone, Food Trucks and More at Newberry Main Street’s 2024 Fall Festival
Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Gators Football vs. LSU “Saluting Those Who Served” at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, November 16 (kickoff time TBA)

Alachua Main Street Fall Festival in Downtown Alachua
Sunday, November 17, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Gators Football vs. Ole Miss “Senior Day” at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, November 23, (kickoff time TBA)

A Christmas Carol at the Hippodrome Theatre
Saturday, November 30 – Monday, December 23

A Very GNV Holiday Parade on University Avenue in Gainesville
Saturday, December 7, 12 p.m.

Tree Lighting Ceremony in High Springs
Saturday, December 7, 5 p.m.

Nutcracker Christmas Parade in High Springs
Saturday, December 14, 6 p.m.

Dance Alive National Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at UF Phillips Center
Thursday, December 19 – Sunday, December 22

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park
Saturday, January 25 – Sunday, January 26