Alachua Springs Festival welcomes thousands

Alachua’s 9^th annual Spring Festival had more to offer than spring flowers, as this couple found out as they examined a table piled high with colorful seashells. Running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festival transformed Alachua’s winding Main Street into a bevy of activity as crowds strolled up and down the tree-lined street, socializing, shopping, listening to music and taking advantage of Florida’s spring weather.  Main Street was closed to traffic, allowing the festival to spill over sidewalks and offering plenty of room for arts and crafts, colorful spring garden flowers, artists, food vendors, and child-safe fun for the kids.

Musicians performed throughout the day at two stage locations.  The entertainment lineup included Jana Horton (vocals, guitar), Drunk Uncle Band (vocals, guitar), Margie Z (vocals, guitar), Alley Katz Band (jazz), Santa Fe High School Jazz Band & Color Guard, Sun Country Rainbow Performance Team (dance) and Mainstay (vocals and guitar). Festival organizers reported that over 150 arts and crafts vendors displayed their wares and offered gastronomic delights to suit anyone's fancy.