The Fest
The Fest is an annual music festival in Gainesville, Florida, organized by Tony Weinbender, formerly of No Idea Records. It is a predominantly punk rock and pop-punk festival, though there are also a good number of indie rock, hardcore punk, metal, and ska acts. The Fest first took place May 24 and 25, 2002 and has since attracted a large turnout throughout the years. Bands perform across a variety of venues (varying from small bars to large concert halls) in the downtown Gainesville area.[1]
The Fest | |
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Genre | Rock music |
Dates | October–November |
Location(s) | Gainesville, Florida |
Years active | 2002-present |
Founded by | Tony Weinbender |
Attendance | ~4,000 |
Website | Official website of The Fest |
The Fest takes place each year on the weekend of the Florida-Georgia football game (around Halloween), held in Jacksonville.[2]
References
- Bradford, Levi (October 26, 2016). "Fifteen years of FEST". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- Francischine, Tyler (October 24, 2012). "The punk-rock infusion of Fest 11". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
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