44th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show (2025)

Schedule

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bo Diddley Plaza | Gainesville, FL

Advertisement

The nationally recognized Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms historic downtown Gainesville into a masterful blend of art music and entertainment. Presented by the City of Gainesville Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department this juried fine art festival celebrates its 44th anniversary in 2025. On November 15 & 16 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. visitors can marvel at works from over 200 of the nation’s most talented artists who display their original oils and acrylics vibrant watercolors captivating sculptures dazzling jewelry decorative ceramics and vivid photography. For more information including a list of artists and entertainment visit the festival website www.GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.net

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

sunshine andrei

Host or Publisher sunshine andrei

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Gainesville

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Volleyball
Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Volleyball

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

SPORTS
Jake Shimabukuro
Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Jake Shimabukuro

Curtis Phillips Center For The Performing Arts

PERFORMANCES ENTERTAINMENT
Mariee Siou
Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm Mariee Siou

619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

11\/14 WINONA FIGHTER \/ Reckless Giants with local guests at The Wooly in Downtown Gainesville!
Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm 11/14 WINONA FIGHTER / Reckless Giants with local guests at The Wooly in Downtown Gainesville!

The Wooly, 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, 32601

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Sat, 15 Nov Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Stephen C. O'Connell Center

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Listening Room: Horse Feathers
Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Listening Room: Horse Feathers

The Lynx Books

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro
Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

LIVE-MUSIC
Write Your Book This Year
Thu, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm Write Your Book This Year

Virtual via Zoom

ART LITERARY-ART
Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Gator Galore Gainesville Quest
Mon, 04 Nov at 08:00 am Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Gator Galore Gainesville Quest

16 S Main St

ART THEATRE
Sip Happens: A Painting Experience
Wed, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Sip Happens: A Painting Experience

Kairos Events and Catering

ART FINE-ARTS
Painting Class: Starfish
Sun, 07 Sep at 12:30 pm Painting Class: Starfish

3415 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32607

KIDS ART
Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground
Sun, 07 Sep at 01:00 pm Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park

ART
13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together
Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm 13th Annual ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together

The Historic Thomas Center

ART LITERARY-ART
Deco Yourself Zine Workshop
Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm Deco Yourself Zine Workshop

1314 S Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

WORKSHOPS ART
Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
Sun, 07 Sep at 07:00 pm Open Auditions: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite O , Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32607

ENTERTAINMENT HOLIDAY
Buckle Up: How Democracies Unravel: Lessons from the Past, Warnings for Today
Mon, 08 Sep at 11:30 am Buckle Up: How Democracies Unravel: Lessons from the Past, Warnings for Today

Eastside High School

ART WORKSHOPS
Flow Arts - Hula Hooping class + Nachos!
Mon, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm Flow Arts - Hula Hooping class + Nachos!

Kairos Events and Catering

WORKSHOPS FESTIVALS
Free Flow Arts Jam Fest
Mon, 08 Sep at 09:00 pm Free Flow Arts Jam Fest

Kairos Events and Catering

FESTIVALS ART
Brainaholics Trivia at First Magniutde
Tue, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm Brainaholics Trivia at First Magniutde

1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601

ART SPORTS

What's Happening Next in Gainesville?

Discover Gainesville Events