Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: Annual Renaissance Fair in Gainesville, Florida

I remember 22 years ago, the first Medieval Faire in Gainesville, Florida was held at the Thomas Center. It was a fairly small function, nothing at all like the festival production that is held now at the Alachua County fairgrounds.

I will quote here, the Renaissance Festival Web site, because no one can better say what the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is all about:

According to Gainesville legend, once a year a magical event awakens fairytales of long ago. Tucked away in the enchanted forest of the Alachua County Fairgrounds lies the medieval wonderland of Hoggetowne. Here, chivalrous knights fight for the honor of fair maidens, gypsies reveal fortunes, jugglers toss fire, magicians perform unbelievable feats and musicians provide a backdrop of melodious fanfare to a spectacle of old-world games, arts, crafts, entertainment and feasting.

For the 22nd year, the city of Gainesville, Florida will celebrate the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. It will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 27-28 & February 3-4, 2007 from 10am-6pm and Friday, February 2 from 9am-4pm. The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds address is 2900 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609. The fairgrounds are located on the left just before the Gainesville Regional Airport on State Road 222.