Downtown streets around the square are closed as the annual Mule Camp Market fall festival fills the streets this weekend.
The market is organized by the Gainesville Jaycees and raises money for its Empty Stocking Fund, which provides Christmas gifts to kids in need. The three-day festival coincides with several other events, including a carnival on the far side of the midtown bridge off of Roosevelt Square.
The festival, dominated by the market, continues Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 13.
Mule Camp Market
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
Where: Downtown Gainesville
More info: www.gainesvillejaycees.org
How much: Free to enter
Mule Camp Concert
What: A concert featuring Van Morrison Tribute Band and songwriter Jeffrey Steele
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
Where: Roosevelt Square, Gainesville
More info: www.gainesville.org/main-street-gainesville
How much: Free
Mule Camp 5K
What: A run through midtown Gainesville
When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Starts near the downtown bridge at Roosevelt Square, traveling the greenway into midtown
More info: runsignup.com/mulecamp5k
How much: $25
