Fall Horticultural Expo
Fall Horticultural Expo 2026
💚Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly free-entry event that’s all about plants and nature.
🗓️Date: Saturday, October 17th
⏰Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🧭Location: Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, our Host City
Event Highlights:
🚸Kids Zone: Fun activities and educational opportunities for children and families. Miss Florida 2025 will read her Not-So-Perfect Garden Project story book.
🐞🦋🪲Insects, Birds, and Nature Displays: Explore the wonders of local wildlife and 4-H farm animals. But leave your pets at home; only service animals are allowed.
🐍Fang Fest: Check out the back corner if you dare. UF snake experts and the zoo will bring slithering species.
🪴Fall Plant Market: Discover a wide variety of plant and gardening vendors.
🌳🍠Food Forest: Learn how to create a layered edible landscape.
🍴Food Trucks: Enjoy delicious food from a variety of vendors.
🐛Come to see what a Very Hungry Caterpillar eats! Trade screen time for Green Time!
🧑🧒🧒Children need to be supervised by an adult. The Ag arena is covered so the Expo goes on rain or shine.
👩🌾Co-Sponsors – Gainesville Garden Club and the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
