Festivals near Gainesville, FL.

Now Live: Cafely's Minimalist Insight Cloud

• Mar. 30 - Mar 30, 2026
• Cafely - Ocala, FL USA

• Nightlife

• FREE!!

Join Cafely on a captivating journey through the latest Starbucks statistics and uncover the pivotal trends shaping the ever-evolving coffee industry. ....

Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery

• Apr. 25 - Apr 25, 2026
• Swamp Head Brewery - Gainesville, FL USA

Swamp Head Brewery and Solar Impact are teaming up again for Tree Fest 2026 on Saturday, April 25th, 12–11 PM. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with ....

Florida Bat Festival 2026

• Oct. 24 - Oct 24, 2026
• Lubee Bat Conservancy - Gainesville, FL USA

• $1 - $10
• $25 - $50

The Florida Bat Festival is a family-friendly fall festival celebrating bats, conservation, and community! Held annually at Lubee Bat Conservancy in G ....

John Prine Music Matinee

• Mar. 22 - Mar 22, 2026
• Heartwood Soundstage - Gainesville, FL USA

• FREE!!

Join us for the 2nd annual John Prine Music Matinee, a heartfelt celebration of the life and music of legendary songwriter John Prine. Hosted at Heart ....

Gainesville Guitar Festival 2026

• Mar. 13 - Mar 13, 2026
• Heartwood Soundstage - Gainesville, FL USA

• Music

• $25 - $50

3rd annual Gainesville Guitar Festival This event features: A gear swap Workshops Curated jams Demos from guitar builders and gear sellers Plu ....

Swamp Fest 18: Swamp Head Brewery's 18 Year Anniversary

• Feb. 28 - Feb 28, 2026
• 3650 SW 42nd Ave - Gainesville, FL USA

• Music

We're turning 18! We can't believe it's been eighteen years since the start of Swamp Head Brewery, and to celebrate we're bringing you Swamp Fest: a c ....

AM/FM Festival

• Feb. 22 - Feb 22, 2026
• 120 SW 1st Ave - Gainesville, FL USA

• Music

AM/FM Festival is returning to Gainesville for the second year after its absence for over a decade. The festival has been rebooted to reflect the tale ....

Area 52: Uncover the Truth

• Jan. 31 - Jan 31, 2026
• Harn Museum of Art - Gainesville, FL USA

• Music

• FREE!!

Come celebrate the launch of Area 52 What is Area 52? In the vast and evolving landscape of weed and hemp-derived products, one brand has been makin ....

Area 52: Decoding the Unknown

• Jan. 31 - Jan 31, 2026
• Area 52 - Ocala, FL USA

• Music

• FREE!!

Come celebrate the launch of Area 52 What is Area 52? In the vast expanse of the weed industry, Area 52 emerges as a beacon of innovation and excell ....

39th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

• Jan. 24 - Jan 25, 2026
• Depot Park - Gainesville, FL USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)
• Arts (Performing Arts)
• Community (Community / Social)
• Community (Family & Kids)
• Food / Wine / Beer

• FREE!!

Step back in time at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, where fantasy and adventure come to life! Cheer on royal knights as they clash in the exhilarating ....

39th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

• Jan. 24 - Jan 25, 2026
• 874 SE 4th St - Gainesville, FL USA

Step back in time at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, where fantasy and adventure come to life! Cheer on royal knights as they clash in the exhilarating ....

Gainesville Color Run By Color Craze

• Dec. 13 - Dec 13, 2025
• Gainesville - Gainesville, FL USA

• Community (Family & Kids)
• Health & Wellness
• Other / General
• Outdoor / Recreation
• Sports / Fitness

• $50 - $100
• $100 - $250

The Color Craze Run is a 3-5k, untimed, non competitive, fun event, with a mini music fest all in one. Runners are colored from head to toe in a diffe ....

Alachua Main Street Harvest Festival

• Nov. 16 - Nov 16, 2025
• Historic Downtown Alachua - Alachua, FL USA

Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with the family while strolling along historic downtown Main St. Alachua. Enjoy delicious foods while listening to ....

44th Downtown Art Festival and Art Show (2025)

• Nov. 15 - Nov 16, 2025
• Bo Diddley Plaza - Gainesville, FL USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)

The nationally recognized Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms historic downtown Gainesville into a masterful blend of art, music, and entertai ....

44th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show (2025)

• Nov. 15 - Nov 16, 2025
• Bo Diddley Plaza - Gainesville, FL USA

The nationally recognized Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms historic downtown Gainesville into a masterful blend of art, music, and entertainmen ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 26 - Oct 26, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 25 - Oct 25, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 19 - Oct 19, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 18 - Oct 18, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 12 - Oct 12, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza (2025)

• Oct. 11 - Oct 11, 2025
• Bo Diddley Plaza - Gainesville, FL USA

Celebrate the arrival of fall right in the heart of downtown Gainesville. Enjoy a variety of festive activities including a corn maze, games, pumpkin ....

The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza (2025)

• Oct. 11 - Oct 11, 2025
• Bo Diddley Plaza - Gainesville, FL USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)
• Community (Family & Kids)
• Community (Local / Fair)
• Seasonal (Fall)

• FREE!!

The City of Gainesville is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza on October 11th, from 12 to 5 p.m.! Celebrat ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 11 - Oct 11, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

Braze Ranch Fall Festival, Weekends in October | Waldo, FL

• Oct. 5 - Oct 5, 2025
• 19004 NE US Hwy 301 - Waldo, FL USA

• $10 - $25

Instead of a traditional corn maze, this year we’re inviting you to take a pasture walk through our sorghum field, where you’ll meet some of our farm ....

The 4th Annual Gainesville Art Circus

• Oct. 4 - Oct 4, 2025
• Heartwood Soundstage - Gainesville, FL USA

• $25 - $50

An art circus themed night dedicated to the heart & soul of the Gainesville art & music scene. Arts & Crafts, Face paintings, Live art, Art Vendors, A ....