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The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire celebrated its 31st annual event at the Alachua County Fairgrounds.
Read More »Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Celebrates 31 Years
Faire Increases Security Following Assault Last Year
Swords swung as members of the Thieves Guild performed in the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire’s final dress rehearsal. This weekend Alachua County Fairgrounds will set the stage once again to bring the medieval marketplace to Gainesville for its 30th year. But while avoiding injury is a clear priority for performers, safety …
Read More »Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Celebrates 30 Years This Saturday
Major transformations have happened since 1986 and will continue to happen, but the mystical atmosphere the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire brings will always remain.
Read More »Local Event Coordinator For Art Show And Medieval Faire To Retire
Linda Piper, event coordinator for Gainesville Downtown Festival & Art Show and the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, will retire in June. Piper, who has run these events for 22 years, looks forward to the next chapter of her life, which includes making more time for family, volunteering in the community and finding new hobbies.
Read More »Gainesville Family First To Win The Michelle Park Family Recreation Scholarship
The Garrity family is the first family to receive the Michelle Park Family Recreation Scholarship from the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 and was created for families to engage in recreational and cultural activities for free.
Read More »Faire Characters Share Medieval Hoggetowne Tales
The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will feature merchants and artisans beginning on Saturday to deliver what one man calls a truly magical and authentic experience. The Faire will take place at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on Jan. 24 through 25 and Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.
Read More »Ocala Artisan’s Puppets Carved Up For Adoption at Medieval Fairs
Local artisan Bob Walker plans to sell his lifelike puppets at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville on Saturday. He and his team, Midsummer Knight's Dream, make and sell these "Woodbabies" at various fairs throughout the year.
Read More »Local Singing ‘Wenches’ to Release First Album — on Hip-Hop Label
A singing group of wenches plans to release its album in time for the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.
Read More »Alachua County Fuels Biodiesel Trucks With Recycled Waste Vegetable Oil
(Image credit: Sarah Ross / Flickr) Alachua County uses its waste vegetable oil to fuel diesel-powered trucks, saving the county up to $2 on a gallon of fuel.
Read More »Hoggetowne Medieval Faire opens Saturday
On Saturday, Peter Meyer will don medieval garb and become one of 165 artisans selling and demonstrating their wares at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. The 27th annual fair opens Saturday at the Alachua County Fairgrounds and will run this weekend and next.
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