10th annual Gainesville Fine Arts Fair

Over the weekend of Friday March 3rd-Sunday March 5th, the Gainesville Fine Arts Association hosted its annual Fine Arts Fair at Tioga Town Center on Newberry Road. At first, I was a hesitant about what this fair would entail, but I will admit, I was pleasantly surprised by all of the vendors and activities offered to the fair goers. I went to the fair on Sunday and the weather was just perfect for the event.

Gainesville Fine Arts Association hosts its 10th annual Fine Arts Fair at Tioga Town Center #GFAA pic.twitter.com/K8S4D0QsvS

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

The kid's zone has inflatables, face painting, and more for the children attending the fair 🎉 pic.twitter.com/dG6ODM8DBr

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

Simone, 10, performs for the crowds at the fine arts fair 🎶 #gfaa pic.twitter.com/pSwv5T4xtD

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

This little girl was just precious! I was so enthralled by her maturity and her confidence on the stage. Her performance brought me back to me early years of playing out of the Suzuki violin method books (where this piece can be found).

The fair is host to over 125 exhibiting artists and live entertainment for the fair's guests #gfaartsfairtioga pic.twitter.com/8ygOXeeZWN

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

Gainesville Photographer Hugo Cruz displays his work at the fine arts fair pic.twitter.com/iuWs2B2tY9

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

Lakeland photographer Bill Sargent captures themes of dystopia in his artwork #gfaa pic.twitter.com/EpjmrYdhYy

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

Photographs are not the only thing for sale! Gregory Nason is selling cigar box instruments at the fair #gfaa pic.twitter.com/7eawqtbm3J

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

Of course, I just had to test out a few of these instruments for myself. I brought along a couple friends to the fair, and we played around on the instruments for a little while.

Restaurant Saboré opens street-side food stand for today's fair goers ☀️ pic.twitter.com/4o0ZAAKkjD

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

My nose most definitely led me straight to this vendor. And the food was delicious!! This fair was great for attracting new and future business to the restaurants and stores in the Tioga plaza.

Hot Metal Groove jams at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association Fair 😎🎶 pic.twitter.com/0yqIwG9zv5

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

The fine arts fair goes on until 5pm tonight 🎨 #GFAA pic.twitter.com/xOZMiUqe7i

— Amanda Grohowski (@amandagrohowski) March 5, 2017

Overall, this fair was a wonderful collaboration between local artists and musicians. I will be returning next year without fail.