Arts & Culture
The Fest 24 brings hundreds of bands to downtown Gainesville this weekend
The Fest returns for its 24th year, running October 23–25 across multiple downtown Gainesville venues, with performers including The Bouncing Souls, PUP, and Lagwagon among hundreds of acts. The event also features comedians and wrestlers, and organizers note that some programming at Bo Diddley Plaza and elsewhere will be free and open to the public without a ticket. Wristband registration begins Friday at First Magnitude Brewing Company from noon to 7 p.m.