OCTOBER
October 23
FEST23 Kickoff Party
Get a preview of this year’s music extravaganza with an all-age outdoor kickoff
concert featuring live music from some of the best local and regional bands in
north Florida, including Motion City Soundtrack, Pet Symmetry, Piebald, and
Direct Hit! Tickets. Takes place 7:30pm at 111 E. University Ave. Info: https://thefestfl.com
October 24-26
FEST23
Gainesville: Dive into Hogtown’s underground music scene with 350+ live, local
bands on four stages and over more than 18 venues, plus punk, comedy, pro
wrestling and a flea market! Tickets. Various showtimes and locations. Info: https://thefestfl.com/
October 18 & 19
Seafood Festival
Celebrate local fisherman with a parade, arts and crafts handmade from the
area’s iconic cedar trees, live music, shopping, family fun, plus fresh clam
chowder, oysters, smoked mullet dip and corn on the cob! Free. Takes place
10am-5pm at 192 2nd St. Info: https://visitlevy.com
NOVEMBER
Nov.
15 & 16
Downtown Festival & Art Show
Gainesville: Experience the largest free celebration of art and culture as 200+
of the nation’s most talented artists set up shop in historic downtown
Gainesville, plus live entertainment, culinary art, food vendors and more.
Free. Takes place 10am-5pm at 111 E. University Ave. Info: gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
November
16
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Re-discover this spectacular timeless holiday performance sprinkled with classic
carols, original songs and the spectacular multimedia lightshow synonymous of
this Grammy® Award-winning ensemble, whose sound never fails to capture the
spirit of the season. Tickets. Takes place 7:30pm at 250 Gale
Lemerand Dr. Info: www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu