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Kulimela Alachua

  • When: Thursday, June 18, 2026,  5:00 pm
  • Location: Legacy Park & Alachua Learning Academy Alachua, FL
  • Cost: free

KuliMela 2026 is a FREE 4-day community festival in Alachua featuring live entertainment, youth talent, workshops, kids activities, vendors, and free food. Register for free entry — workshop, vendor, and volunteer links will be emailed after registration.

Why attend? Free food, free fun, and a powerful community vibe — all in one place.

Alachua is hosting the 20th year anniversary of the first KuliMela in New Vrindavan 2006 which was focused on bringing Kulis from around the world together and built by community.


Join us for a 4-day, family-friendly celebration of :
- FREE admission
- FREE food
- FREE entertainment, workshops + activities
- Youth-led + multi-generational
- Everyone welcome

June 18–21, 2026

Come for one day — or make it a full 4-day experience:
- Live music, kirtan + performances
- Youth Talent Show
- Workshops + panels (leadership, community, creativity, wellbeing, and more)
- Kids Camp + activities
- Free food + community meals
- Vendor market + local makers
- Legacy honoring + multi-generational celebration
- Connection spaces + meetups

Additional locations/partners may be included — full schedule released soon.

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