Re-enactors perform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
Re-enactors perform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
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Going to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire? Here's what you need to know

The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will take over Depot Park this weekend in downtown Gainesville.

Here’s what you need to know:

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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

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Going to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire? Here’s what you need to know

Reporting by Staff report, Gainesville Sun / The Gainesville Sun

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Re-enactors perform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
Re-enactors perform in battle chess during the annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire at Depot Park in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The medieval festival featured everything from minstrels and magic to battle chess.
Home » News » National News » Florida » Going to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire? Here's what you need to know
Florida

Going to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire? Here's what you need to know

The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will take over Depot Park this weekend in downtown Gainesville.

Here’s what you need to know:

Video Thumbnail

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

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Going to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire? Here’s what you need to know

Reporting by Staff report, Gainesville Sun / The Gainesville Sun

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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