Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center

01/14/2025

Wednesday evening, January 15, experience the majesty of The Gala of the Royal Horses at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

The Royal Horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history. This family-friendly performance celebrates the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures. Learn more and get tickets at www.galaoftheroyalhorses.com/schedule

📸: Gala of The Royal Horses

01/10/2025

🎉 Saturday is the big day! Celebrate Alachua County’s 200th birthday at the Discover 200 Bicentennial Festival, happening January 11 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Depot Park and Heartwood Soundstage.

🎸 Enjoy live music featuring "Kingfish" Ingram, Chuck Ragan and The Camaraderie, Little Jake and the Soul Searchers, The Savants, Nancy Luca, Purple Kloud and more.

🍔 Savor delicious treats and eats, enjoy family-friendly fun with face painting, balloon animals, a roaming magician, and explore historical exhibits.

🎶 Admission is FREE!
Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Alachua County’s 200 years. See the full schedule at alachua200.com.

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01/09/2025

01/09/2025

🎉Here are the set times for Discover 200 🎉

We can’t wait to see you all this Saturday! Due to cooler weather in the evening, we have adjusted the event's end time from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Be prepared to enjoy a full day of great music🎸, free kids activities🎨, food trucks🌮, vendors and exhibits.🖼

01/03/2025

12/31/2024

Welcome to Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, Library District, and Supervisor of Elections current employment opportunities.

11/22/2024

Explore, savor and enjoy What’s Good® as Alachua County welcomes the holiday season! Click through for more of What’s Good®: visitgainesville.com/whats-good

🏈 Gators Football vs. Ole Miss, Saturday, November 23
🍁 Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest at Morningside Nature Center, November 23
❄ Dance Alive National Ballet Presents Free Previews of The Nutcracker at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, November 23
🐯 Thanksgiving Tours at Carson Springs Wildlife, November 29 - 30
🎭 Holiday Performances at the Hippodrome Theatre, November 29 – December 23
🎁 2024 Craft Festival at the O’Connell Center, November 30 – December 1
🤣 An Evening with David Sedaris at UF Phillips Center, December 2

✉ Stay up to date and join the email list at bit.ly/WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty

📸: Gator Walk by Florida Athletics/Jay Metz
📸: “A Christmas Carol” by Michael A. Eaddy

10/30/2024

Shows and Events for Walk Trot Canter Association

10/09/2024

**Post Update**
Hurricane Milton Update: 10/9/2024, 4:27 p.m. EST

New Shelter Opens and Two Shelters Full

Meadowbrook Elementary School (11525 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville) is now the sole open general population/pet-friendly emergency shelter. Both the MLK Center and the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex shelters are full.

Hurricane Milton Update 9 - Current Situation

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS ALL BASED ON THE CURRENT STORM TRACK. IT CAN STILL CHANGE

Impacts from Milton are expected to start in Alachua County as early as 7 p.m. tonight, but they are more likely to occur very late tonight into early morning Thursday. The most likely departure time is approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday.

The overall forecast for Alachua County has improved. However, we are still expected to see tropical storm-force winds and rainfall rates ranging from 2 to 8 inches. Winds and rain will be more severe the farther south you are.

As we have seen multiple times, these storms are unpredictable, and any shift of the track north will increase the potential impacts on our area. Preparing for the worst-case scenario is always best, so you won't be caught off guard.

Many people in our area have evacuated from central and south Florida. Please be aware of the extra people on the roadways.

🌀 For those that need sheltering, you can view the most up-to-date information on sheltering at https://alachuacountyready.com/incidents/milton/shelters

🌀 Sandbags: There are some self-serve sandbag locations still open; you can find those sites at https://alachuacountyready.com/incidents/milton/distributionsites

🌀 Closures: Government closures can be found at https://alachuacountyready.com/incidents/milton/otherclosures

🌀 Uber Rides: Information about emergency Uber rides to shelters can be found at https://alachuacountyready.com/incidents/milton/latestupdates/7591206439

If you have any other questions or concerns, the 311 Emergency Information Line (or 352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area) is now active for storm-related questions and rumor control. If you have true emergencies, please call 911.

Please keep a close eye on the current forecast and potential impacts by checking the National Weather Service website athttps://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

Stay safe, stay informed, and watch out for one another.

10/08/2024

Hurricane Milton Update #6: General Population and Special Needs Shelters Open; Uber Rides Available

Alachua County does not expect storm impacts today. There is no need for local residents to shelter today. The county is opening shelters today to accommodate our neighbors from the south who are evacuating.

Alachua County has opened three emergency shelters in response to Hurricane Milton, including two general population/pet-friendly shelters and one special needs shelter. We encourage residents impacted by the storm to seek alternative housing with friends, family, or short-term rentals. Shelters are intended as a last resort.

General Population/Pet-Friendly Shelters:

Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex
24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry

Please note that general population shelters do not provide cots or beds. Residents are advised to bring their own bedding and essential supplies, including:

Special dietary foods, baby food, diapers, and other child necessities
Prescription medications (with a small cooler for refrigeration if needed)
Spare clothing, personal hygiene items, and spare eyeglasses or contacts

Residents with pets should bring:

Basic pet supplies (collars, leashes, crates, carriers, towels, blankets, medications, food)
Veterinary records indicating vaccinations (animals without such records will be vaccinated upon intake)

Alachua County Animal Resources will have supplemental supplies on hand. For everyone’s safety, animals must remain properly restrained throughout their stay.

Special Needs Shelter:

Alachua County Senior Recreation Center
5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville

Special needs shelters will provide one cot per patient, though we cannot guarantee cots for caregivers. Residents should bring their own bedding, prescription medications, dietary foods, spare clothing, personal care items, and identification. For transportation assistance to the special needs shelter, please call 352-955-2575. For more: https://www.alachuacountyready.com/incidents/milton/shelters
Free Uber Rides to Shelters:

Alachua County has partnered with Uber to provide free rides to and from shelters, ensuring no resident is left behind due to transportation challenges. To access this service:

Open the Uber app
Go to the account tab and tap "Wallet"
Add promo code: rYb19PkolMp
(Up to $55 each way to/from Alachua County shelters and Grace Marketplace)
Or go to https://tinyurl.com/UberAlachua
Alternatively, visit Uber Ride Promo to redeem your free ride.

311 Emergency Information Line:

The 311 Emergency Information Line (or 352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area) is now active for storm-related questions and rumor control. For true emergencies, please call 911.

Stay Informed:

To receive critical updates, residents can sign up for text alerts by texting ALACHUA to 888-777. For the latest storm track, updates, and real-time weather developments, follow the Alachua County page or visit the Alachua County Ready website.

10/07/2024