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The Water State Festival

  • When: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm
  • Location: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: free

Come celebrate our Florida waters - the most amazing on the planet! Bring the family to this FREE outdoor festival to see the latest paddleboards and kayaks, shop for outdoor gear and crafts, enjoy food trucks and desserts, visit the water science displays, learn from expert paddlers, meet real live mermaids, AND enjoy FREE entry at the next door Cade Museum to see the water-inspired art show and their cool science exhibits! These community events benefit the Florida Springs Institute - a nonprofit organization that protects our waters and springs through education and science.

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