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North Central Florida Health Festival
March 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
The University of Florida College of Nursing is proud to announce the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free, community-centered event celebrating the College’s 70th anniversary of advancing education, research, and community care.
The festival will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville. Designed for individuals and families of all ages, the event will bring together health professionals, campus partners, clinical providers, and community organizations for a day focused on wellness, education, and connection. Rooted in the College of Nursing’s 70th anniversary, the festival reflects a shared commitment to viewing the community as an interconnected system where accessible, responsive, and innovative health programming lights the way locally and beyond.
Festival highlights will include:
- Free health screenings and wellness checks
- Mobile health units and outreach services
- Interactive health education booths
- Informational tabling from campus and community partners
- Fitness and mindfulness demonstrations
- Kid-friendly activities and giveaways
- Local vendors and live entertainment
