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The Wandering Hours at 45th Annual Gainesville Festival & Art Show Bo Diddly Plaza Stage
Performing one set at 3:20pm, with other great music and entertainment throughout the weekend on multiple stages
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
Free event
www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net/
www.TheWanderingHours.com
Now in its 45th year, the Downtown Festival & Art Show invites art lovers, families, and curious wanderers alike to experience two unforgettable days of creativity and connection in the heart of Downtown Gainesville.
About The Wandering Hours
On “From the Mountains to the Sea,” The Wandering Hour’s musical intentions are clear, highlighting a yearning for a connection to the past while acknowledging the forward march of time. There’s a deep reverence for traditional folk music, yet with a crooked view of the modern world. At times they sound like a string band of a long lost 78 rpm shellac record, but heard through a crystal ball, or under the influence of an oracle elixir poured by your festival friends. From the raucous to the harmonious, the eleven songs sound like going on an adventure to a place that’s new to you but still feels at home.
“The Wandering Hours seamlessly blends string band vibes into a modern, harmony-driven sound.” -Creative Loafing Tampa
The Wandering Hours are a rare group that is not only fun and engaging with the audience, but absolute tops on their instruments, drawing from folk traditions and metamodern thinking alike with topics ranging from the perpetuity of time to some good ole drinking songs. Banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and upright bass underscore the Florida band's thoughtful lyrics and story telling.
They were named Creative Loafing Tampa’s Best of the Bay Bluegrass Band in 2024, adding to their 3 previous BotB awards. The band has toured the East Coast, shared bills with national acts such as Del McCoury Band, Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, and have appeared at festivals such as the Gasparilla Music Festival, Florida Folk Festival, Sunshine Get Down, Shakori Hills Grassroots, Riverhawk and myriad bluegrass festivals. In 2026 they booked and performed a DIY tour of Ireland.
TheWanderingHours.com
Video: “Yearning” and “Irene”
Audio: “Irene” single https://open.spotify.com/track/4MJbGpQoY8hpfjgp8lgHOj?si=17186ac6c59a4f95 and
“Hard to Travel” single https://open.spotify.com/track/1YwyhbSmpXutEMAWHux0Nb?si=896b90442e6b46b4
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Event venue
Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave,Gainesville, Florida, United States
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