Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

‘Spinning Its Wheels’: City-County Discussion Over Cabot-Koppers Superfund Site Redevelopment Stalls

June 4, 2019 Development, Government and politics Comments Off on ‘Spinning Its Wheels’: City-County Discussion Over Cabot-Koppers Superfund Site Redevelopment Stalls

The Alachua County Commission and the Gainesville City Commission held a joint meeting Monday to discuss potential development ideas for the Cabot-Koppers Superfund site and the Eighth Avenue and Waldo corridor, but no plans were approved.

Gainesville Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Native American Festival This Weekend

March 26, 2019 Education Comments Off on Gainesville Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Native American Festival This Weekend

The Gainesville Native American Festival will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. It will kick off with a school day on Friday and last until Sunday.

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Celebrates 31 Years

February 6, 2017 Arts and Entertainment 0

The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire celebrated its 31st annual event at the Alachua County Fairgrounds.

Faire Increases Security Following Assault Last Year

January 28, 2016 Law and public safety 0

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 …

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Celebrates 30 Years This Saturday

January 27, 2016 Arts and Entertainment 0

Major transformations have happened since 1986 and will continue to happen, but the mystical atmosphere the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire brings will always remain.

Local Event Coordinator For Art Show And Medieval Faire To Retire

December 1, 2015 Arts and Entertainment 0

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.

Gainesville Family First To Win The Michelle Park Family Recreation Scholarship

March 23, 2015 Government and politics 2

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.

Faire Characters Share Medieval Hoggetowne Tales

January 23, 2015 Arts and Entertainment 0

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.

Ocala Artisan’s Puppets Carved Up For Adoption at Medieval Fairs

January 22, 2015 Arts and Entertainment 0

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.