The inaugural Santa Fe Springs Celebration is on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. at Poe Springs County Park (28800 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs). This free event is hosted by Alachua County and the Florida Springs Council.
“The goal of the event is to bring the community together to celebrate our springs, rivers, and aquifer while learning how to protect this water that is essential to our economy and life,” said Stacie Greco, Alachua County’s Environmental Protection Department’s Water Resources Program Manager.
The event features entertainment for all ages and interests, including:
- Live music by Wax Wings, Uncle Mosie, and Harber Wynn on the main stage.
- Over 50 educational exhibits and craft vendors.
- A film showcase with accompanying discussion.
- The Plein Air art event featuring renowned local artists.
- Kids’ fishing activity, and more.
First Magnitude Brewing Company’s beer tent will serve drinks in souvenir Springs Celebration cups (21 and up), and various food truck vendors will be available for food purchase.
The Santa Fe Springs Celebration is made possible through the support of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Visit Gainesville Alachua County, First Magnitude Brewing Company, WildHeart Outdoors, the Florida Springs Council, and the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.
