Exciting Local Events in Gainesville and Alachua County Coming Up in May 2024

The What’s Good® Guide for weekly events in Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida, from May 2-8, 2024, lists several activities. Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, presents the guide, which includes cultural festivals, historical reenactments, music concerts, and Mother’s Day markets.

The Cultural Arts Coalition will hold the Fifth Avenue Arts Festival on May 4 and 5 at the Santa Fe College Blount Center. The festival celebrates the cultural history of the Fifth Avenue and Seminary Lane community. It will have over 100 vendors and is free to attend. This year's theme is 'Continued Community Growth'.

On May 3 and 4, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park will host a historical reenactment event. The event marks the 250th anniversary of William Bartram's exploration of the Alachua Savanna. Attendees can meet characters like William Bartram, Trader Job Wiggens, and Ahaya-The Cowkeeper.

The Matheson History Museum will hold the Floridiana Show on May 4. Vendors will sell nostalgic artifacts and collectibles from Florida. The Patchwork trio will provide live music. The Master Gardener Plant Sale will also occur on May 4 at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center. The event will sell plants at reasonable prices, with volunteers available to give advice on plant selection and care.

The Swamp Head Brewery will host two events on May 4 and 5. On May 4, the Wetlands taproom will release new craft beers, with music from DJ Bessie. On May 5, the brewery will serve Latin food from Mi Apa Latin Café, with bands playing salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and rock music. Both events are free to attend. The Island Grove Blueberry Festival will also happen on May 4 in Island Grove. The festival will feature vendors, a bake sale, a kid zone, and food trucks. Visitors can also visit the Island Grove Winery and Tasting House, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park, and The Yearling restaurant.

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