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Gainesville, FL
Best Events (Events)
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NHRA Gatornationals |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2009
11211 N County Rd 225 Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville 32609 • 352-377-0046 |
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Description:
Each March, pumped-up fans take to the Gainesville Raceway for this competition, one of drag racing's most prestigious. The fast-running track has allowed drivers to record some of the best times ever clocked, and spectators are always eager to see what the latest race can bring. The Gatornationals have been hosted here since 1970. |
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"Let's Go Downtown" Plaza Series |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 1 - October 30, 2009
111 E University Ave Downtown Community Plaza, Gainesville 32601 |
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Description:
An enormous draw to downtown, this series of free events brings folks out in droves on balmy Friday nights. Each week from April to October, the city hosts everything from movie showings to local bands playing jazz, bluegrass, rock, pop, blues and ska. No matter the activity, people can't help but gather to enjoy the community spirit and welcome in the weekend. Bring a blanket, pack a few snacks and relax, Gainesville-style! |
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Alachua County Fair |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 2009
2900 NE 39th Ave Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville 32609 |
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Description:
For more than 35 years, this annual event has ushered in fall in Gainesville. Ideal for families or couples, the extravaganza draws people from all over, enticing them with a host of carnival rides and traditional carry-along foods like funnel cakes and corn dogs. A number of exhibits showcase everything from cars to apparel, and whether you take to the rides or just come to see the sights and run into people you know, the fair promises a good time. All-day wristbands offer substantial savings on rides for folks in the know. |
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University of Florida Homecoming |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 17, 2009
W University Ave and Gale Lemerand Dr Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville • 352-392-1671 |
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Description:
Attendance at the University of Florida engenders deep-seated loyalties; Gators athletics, especially football, is a litmus test for dedication to the school. Homecoming week, as a result, is all about team spirit and corporate activity. The highlight is the football showdown in the Swamp, UF's enormous stadium, but throughout the preceding week, events for students and alumni promote sociability and anticipate victory. They include a lively parade, an immensely popular student-run pep rally (Gator Growl), an alumni barbecue, a pageant, outdoor concerts, a race, and all sorts of parties and celebrations. |
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Downtown Festival and Art Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 14 - November 15, 2009
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville |
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Description:
Considered one of the area's best arts shows, this annual autumn event offers something for everyone, family and individual alike. Artists from all over the region set up their works for sale: jewelry, photography, ceramics, acrylics, watercolors, sculpture and more. Children are engaged by interactive activities and age-appropriate shows, and three stages promise a variety of musical performances. Plenty of food is available, both international and American, and the weekend event always proves to be a popular draw. |
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Downtown Countdown |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 31, 2009
111 E University Ave Downtown Community Plaza, Gainesville 32601 |
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Description:
Thousands of people welcome in the new year at this lively downtown festival. Beginning at 8pm, revelers gather to eat, socialize, listen to bands and win prizes that are regularly given away. At the height of the action, around midnight, a confetti drop adds an extra note of festivity. Food vendors keep folks placated with lots of tasty offerings, and radio stations provide live coverage of all the action for people who can't be there in person. |
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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 30 - February 7, 2010
2900 NE 39th Ave Alachua County Fairgrounds, Gainesville 32609 • 352-372-1537 |
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Description:
Step outside of the ordinary (and even back in time!) when you attend this vibrant event. For more than two decades, local folks have delighted in the colorful costumes, entertaining characters and mesmerizing sights that the fair brings out. Street buskers perform, knights joust, musicians play, craftsmen practice their skills, and a medieval marketplace is recreated. Plus, children are provided their own brand of merriment, and you can even nibble on a turkey leg as you observe it all – just to get yourself in the spirit. Tickets are half price on February 5. |
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