The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will take over Depot Park this weekend in downtown Gainesville.
Here’s what you need to know:
When is the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire?
Jan. 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Where is the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire being held?
Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St., Gainesville.
Parking for the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Parking at Depot Park and in the north overflow lot is limited. Free shuttles will be provided from the downtown parking garages to Depot Park. The Robin Hood tram will stop at the corner of Southwest Second Avenue and Southwest Second Street. The King Arthur tram will stop at 220 SE Second Ave. For information on parking, visit hoggetownemedfaire.com.
What to expect at the Medieval Faire
Artisans will be selling jewelry, hand-blown glassware, wood carvings, clothing and more. Entertainment includes dancers, singers, acrobats and magicians. There also will be an entertaining combat show and living chess matches.
Other medieval-themed events in Gainesville
- The film “Army of Darkness” will be shown at the Hippodrome Cinema, 25 SE Second Place, on June 24 at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit thehipp.org/cinema.
- The Ye Olde parkrunne will be held Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The free 5K event is hosted by parkrun. For more information, visit facebook.com/depotparkparkrun.
- Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St., is hosting Knightlife: Medieval Faire Afterparty on Jan. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. The free, all-ages event features a costume contest, dance party, fire pit and drink specials. For more information, visit heartwoodsoundstage.com/shows.
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