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Plan a weekend getaway with your visit to the Faire, and add fun things to see and do in Gainesville and Alachua County.
The annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire opens the castle gates for two days at Depot Park and welcomes crowds browsing artisan wares, cheering for the players on the living chessboard and feasting on food fit for a king and queen. Jugglers, knife throwers and gypsy dancers add to the excitement as they fill the streets of Hoggetowne. The Faire features a marketplace with more than 160 artisans and craftspeople. Find more festival details and get tickets at www.hoggetownemedfaire.com.
Located near the Faire on Archer Road, stroll through plant collections and see winter blooms at Kanapha Botanical Gardens. See the largest public display of bamboo in Florida and the largest herb garden in the southeast.
Explore the University of Florida Cultural Plaza. View selections from the largest collections of Florida-themed art at the Harn Museum of Art.
Shop, stroll and dine at Celebration Pointe and Butler Town Center, both located on Archer Road. Find national brands and locally owned stores and restaurants.
Local breweries include First Magnitude Brewing Company, Blackadder Brewing Company, Big Top Brewing Company, Cypress and Grove Brewing Company, High Springs Brewing Company, Grand Scheme Brewing and Daft Cow Brewery .
Sharpen your senses and go birding at a local park. In December, 169 bird species were observed on the annual Christmas Bird Count with the Alachua Audubon Society. Local hotspots include Sweetwater Wetlands Park and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
Get up close to wildlife on a safari tour at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation. In 2021, Carson Springs received the Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor, ranking it in the top 10% of things to do in the world. Home to over 70 different species, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is the only zoo on a college campus accredited by the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums.
In addition to armored knights in battle, see athletes in competition at a Florida Gators sports event including Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Tennis and Gymnastics. See the upcoming schedule of events here.
Paddle the Santa Fe River and discover nature at a refreshing spring. North Florida is home to over 1,000 freshwater springs and the largest collection of First Magnitude freshwater springs in the United States.
Draw your bow and let arrows fly at Funtastic Fridays at Easton Newberry Archery Center.
