🌴 TASTE OF THE ISLANDS: CARIBBEAN FEST 🥁

Name: 🌴 TASTE OF THE ISLANDS: CARIBBEAN FEST 🥁
Start: 2026-04-11T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-11T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4362, United States

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4362, United States | Gainesville, FL

Get ready to island-hop without leaving Florida!
Saturday Shoppes presents Taste of the Islands: Caribbean Fest — where jerk chicken meets steel drums, and every bite tells a story from Jamaica to Trinidad, Barbados to Haiti.
This isn't just another market — it's a full-blown Caribbean takeover. We're bringing the heat with food trucks serving up authentic island flavors: jerk everything, curry goat, doubles, plantains fried to perfection, rum cake that'll make you weak, and tropical drinks that taste like vacation in a cup.
Live music? We got that steel pan groove, reggae vibes, and Afrobeats bumping while you shop from local vendors slinging everything from handmade jewelry to island-inspired art. Think Florida sunshine meets Caribbean soul — all the flavor, all the vibes, zero passport required.
What to expect:
🔥 Authentic Caribbean cuisine from multiple islands
🎶 Live steel drum & Caribbean music performances
🛍️ Local vendors with island-inspired goods
🌞 Outdoor festival atmosphere under the Florida sun
🎉 Free admission — bring your appetite and dancing shoes
Vendors: Ready to bring your island flavors or Caribbean-inspired products to the masses?
Register now at saturdayshoppes.com/events and claim your spot at Gainesville's biggest Caribbean celebration!