๐ŸŒด TASTE OF THE ISLANDS: CARIBBEAN FEST ๐Ÿฅ

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4362, United States | Gainesville

Saturday Shoppes
Publisher/HostSaturday Shoppes
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Get ready to island-hop without leaving Florida!
Saturday Shoppes presents Taste of the Islands: Caribbean Fest โ€” where jerk chicken meets steel drums, and every bite tells a story from Jamaica to Trinidad, Barbados to Haiti.
This isn't just another market โ€” it's a full-blown Caribbean takeover. We're bringing the heat with food trucks serving up authentic island flavors: jerk everything, curry goat, doubles, plantains fried to perfection, rum cake that'll make you weak, and tropical drinks that taste like vacation in a cup.
Live music? We got that steel pan groove, reggae vibes, and Afrobeats bumping while you shop from local vendors slinging everything from handmade jewelry to island-inspired art. Think Florida sunshine meets Caribbean soul โ€” all the flavor, all the vibes, zero passport required.
What to expect:
๐Ÿ”ฅ Authentic Caribbean cuisine from multiple islands
๐ŸŽถ Live steel drum & Caribbean music performances
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local vendors with island-inspired goods
๐ŸŒž Outdoor festival atmosphere under the Florida sun
๐ŸŽ‰ Free admission โ€” bring your appetite and dancing shoes
Vendors: Ready to bring your island flavors or Caribbean-inspired products to the masses?
Register now at saturdayshoppes.com/events and claim your spot at Gainesville's biggest Caribbean celebration!
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6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4362, United States

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