Spring Festivals and
Special Events

Newberry Main Street Blues and BBQ Festival in Historic Downtown Newberry
Saturday, February 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Florida Invitational Step Show: The Stroll at Bo Diddley Plaza
Saturday, February 22, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunshine Music and Arts Festival at Heartwood Soundstage
Thursday, February 27, 6 p.m.

NHRA Division 2 Luca Oil Regional “Baby Gators” at Gainesville Raceway
Wednesday, February 26 – Friday, March 2

Spring Arts Festival at Shoppes at Thornebrook
Saturday, March 1 – Sunday, March 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

“The Book of Mormon” at UF Phillips Center
Tuesday, March 4 – Wednesday, March 5

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NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway
Thursday, March 6 – Sunday, March 9

Santa Fe Springs Celebration at Poe Springs Park
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nowruz and International Festival at Shoppes at Thornebrook
Saturday, March 8, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day
Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, March 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Festivals and Special Events

World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships at Alachua County Sports and Events Center
Sunday, March 23 – Sunday, March 30

Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge at Gainesville Raceway
Saturday, March 29 – Sunday, March 30

Gainesville Modern’s Annual Mid-Century Modern Home Tour
Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hogtown Craft Beer Festival at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center
Saturday, March 29, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

2025 Pepsi Florida Relays at UF James G. Pressly Stadium
Friday, April 4 – Saturday, April 5

Bard and Broadside Poetry Festival
Friday, April 4 -Sunday, April 13

Arial photo of Bo Diddley Plaza

Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza
Friday, April 4 – Friday, September 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Roam on Your Own at the Carson Springs Wildlife “Spring Safari” Open House
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Newberry Main Street Spring Festival in Historic Downtown Newberry
Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Sunshine State BMX Florida State Qualifier at High Springs BMX
Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13

BIG Culture and Arts Festival in Downtown Gainesville
Friday, April 11 – Saturday, April 12

Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival at Santa Fe College
Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13

Football on kicking tee at The Swamp at The University of Florida

Orange and Blue Game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Saturday, April 12, 1 p.m.

Gainesville Asian Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza
Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Easton Foundations Gator Cup at Easton Newberry Archery Center
Thursday, April 24 – Sunday, April 27

Tree Fest at Swamp Head Brewery
Saturday, April 26, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie at Heartwood Soundstage
Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m. – 3p.m.

WestFest Music Festival at Lois Forte Park
Saturday, April 26, 3:30 p.m.

Duke Ellington & Friends Sacred Jazz Concert – and Free Admission Day – at the Cade Museum
Sunday, April 27, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

May the Fourth Be With You (Star Wars Celebration) at Bo Diddley Plaza
Saturday, May 3, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Windsor Zucchini Festival at Windsor Fire Department
Saturday, May 10

Pioneer Days in High Springs
Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, May 11

5th Ave Arts Festival at Santa Fe College Blount Center
Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18

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.

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


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