Happy Friday everyone! All sorts of things to do this weekend....so lets get right to it.

The quaint community of McIntosh is hosting it's 1890's Festival this weekend. The people of McIntosh have been running the festival since 1974 as a way of raising money to fund community projects. You can expect lots of food, arts and crafts, antiques, and music. The festival runs Saturday from eight until five. Just head to downtown McIntosh on highway 441 just south of Micanopy. Your text to link...

Farther south in Marion County, you can enjoy all kinds of art at the Ocala Arts Festival this weekend. You'll be able to look at the work of over 200 artists, enjoy live entertainment and have a bite to eat. The Festival runs from 10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday at the McPherson Governmental Complex in Ocala. Your text to link...

Just up the road in Gainesville butterflies will be in the air. The Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting its Butterflyfest this weekend. If you've never been there you're in for a treat. Butterflyfest runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and will feature butterfly releases, presentations and workshops, and other fun activities. The museum is near the corner of SW 34th Street and Hull Road in Gainesville. Your text to link...

Also in Gainesville, the Thomas Center is hosting the Heart of Florida Asian Festival. The festival is billed as a celebration of Asian cultural arts, featuring acrobats, dance, music, martial arts....and Asian food. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Avenue in Gainesville. Your text to link...

Saturday is the day for the annual Noche de Gala. It runs from 7 pm to midnight and benefits the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation....whose goal is to fundraise for a state of the art children's hospital in Gainesville. It's taking place at the Besilu Collection, a 642 acre horse farm near Micanopy. Dress is formal. For detailed info go to the events website....www.nochedegala.org. Your text to link...

And if that's not enough, the Alachua County Fair opens this Saturday. Your text to link...
And the Alachua County Friends of the Library is starting it's popular Fall Book Sale Saturday as well. Your text to link...

Enjoy your weekend!