Make the Most of Your Summer with 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 though Friday, September 27

Free Fridays Concert Series Tribute to Local Music History with MusicGNV at Bo Diddley Plaza
Friday, July 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Summer (You)th Celebration! Featuring Wé Ani and Wendell Pierce at Depot Park
Saturday, July 27, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

“Wildlife & Wonder” BOGO at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Thursday, August 1 – Wednesday, August 18

Hogtown Opry Presents the “Queen of Bluegrass” Rhonda Vincent at University Auditorium
Saturday, August 3, 7 p.m.

Ken Block and Drew Copeland from Sister Hazel at Legacy Park Amphitheatre
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

2024 Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase at Alachua County Sports and Events Center
Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18

Brew at the Zoo at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Saturday, August 24, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The Swamp Opener: Gators Football vs. Miami at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, August 31, 3:30 p.m.

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

Gainesville Pride Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza
Saturday, September 28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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