The Hoggetowne Medieval Fair has relocated and will be held at Depot Park this year.  

The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27-28, at Depot Park (874 SE 4th St.) in Gainesville. 

This year, the fair was unable to find a place to hold the events for the traditional three weekends. Instead, the fair will be held for one weekend for free.  

There will be food and drink, medieval music and dancing, a live chessboard, demonstrations and artisans and craftspeople.  

For more information, visit the website.  

The city of Gainesville is also seeking volunteers for the event. The online applications are available by clicking here and volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shirt or poster. A list of positions needed are:  

Volunteer positions great for any skill level: 

• Greeter: Distribute programs and greet guests as they come to enjoy the magic of Hoggetowne and point guests in the right direction. 
• Booth Sitter: Individually greet artisans and relieve them for breaks by watching over their booth. 
• Survey Taker: Engage visitors with a brief two-minute survey. 
• Courtyard Keeper: Using provided trash pickers and bags, patrol the fairground area to pick up and dispose of litter, ensuring that our event remains clean and enjoyable for all attendees. 
   

Advanced volunteer opportunities: 

• Guest Relations: Aid staff at guest relations by handing out programs, answering questions, and facilitating the King’s Quest game.  
•  Zone Leader: Manage 15-20 vendors by checking in on them and being a point of contact to address needs. Zone leaders must commit to a minimum of one full weekend and attend a training beforehand. 
• Set-Up: On Jan. 25 and 26, assist with setting up for the event through various activities such as loading props and supplies for transport, setting out benches, assisting with set construction and similar activities.  
• Event Internship/Office volunteers: Assist with final preparations for the event during the weeks leading up to opening day.