HERE WE GO! First batch of Fest 24 bands are here! 114 bands! And we have 200+ more coming in June! Passes and hotels on sale next Friday at 10am. For now head to the website for details, plan where you’re gonna stay, check out the bands and our radio player! Stoked to see y'all! thefestfl.com

Hey @thefestfl.bsky.social fans. Dynamo Dave Decker from Big Sad and Too Many Daves, who rocks you twice then works his ass off taking photos all Fest weekend, was arrested for documenting a protest outside an ICE detention facility in Miami. The link to help him out financially is included herein.

SILVER BRIDGE DISASTER. 🤼: @thefestfl.bsky.social 🎥: Scotty Swemba

Yo @thefestfl.bsky.social people. We released the Cover Set Files and you'll be surprised who is in them! Full cover set edit on the tube now! youtu.be/3DFnNkb2_yI?...

Hey, you know what? BOOK CREEPS. 🤼: @thefestfl.bsky.social 🎥: Scotty Swemba

Stunning Steve CREEPS! 🤼: @thefestfl.bsky.social 🎥: Scotty Swemba

TOUR’S OVER! Thanks to all the bands that helped set shows up, to @megainfinity.band & @pwrup.bsky.social for supporting us, to @thefestfl.bsky.social for including us all, & to @punkertonrecords.bsky.social for releasing our vinyl! Next up: 12/6 w/ @mustardplug.bsky.social & The Planet Smashers!

Yo, @thefestfl.bsky.social was magical even if CREEPS didn’t walk out victorious. Here is a FISHMAN SUPLEX for you to see. Watch the full match here: youtu.be/5P6tPbJ91vU 🎥: Scotty Swemba

Niche post- @thefestfl.bsky.social joke but If Gainesville was in England

i like their old band name better @twiabp.bsky.social @thefestfl.bsky.social #fest23

Home from tour. Thank you everyone who came to our first @thefestfl.bsky.social set or any of the dates. This was our longest tour to date + our first package tour, and seeing people in states we’ve never played sing along made it feel like all the grinding has been worth it.

We talked to a bunch of bands about @thefestfl.bsky.social -- which, of course, just wrapped up this past weekend.

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 @thefestfl.bsky.social 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 📸: Brittany Rose Queen

We make our @thefestfl.bsky.social debut Sunday!!! See you at Heartwood Soundstage INSIDE at 7:30!!! #ska #skapunk #punk #poppunk #reggae #emo #fest #fest23 #thefest #florida #gainesville #fl

shoutout to the guy who saw me updating @thefestfl.bsky.social app, leaned over, and said “whatever you’re doing looks annoying” #fest23

happiness is chemical thank you so much @thefestfl.bsky.social for such a wonderful experience he'll yeah br'th'r

I love @thefestfl.bsky.social very much, so glad we got to play again

I’m still processing the magnitude of @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend (and especially finally getting to perform at FEST Wrestling). The short version is that it was all awesome and—at the risk of excessive earnestness—really special to me. Thank you to everyone.

@thefestfl.bsky.social is cool because there's just all this good nice energy concentrated in a few blocks of a college town. Just good vibes and good people listening to good music. The outside world sucks shit but it doesn't suck within these venues.

off work, heading to LAX, let’s fuckin go @thefestfl.bsky.social youtu.be/4cYq7EPabTg?...

It’s finally here! We’ve arrived in Gainesville for @thefestfl.bsky.social and it feels so good to be back. Some of Lauren’s picks for the weekend are Dead To Me, Gouge Away, and Dillinger Four. We can’t wait to hang and catch some rad bands this weekend!

See you soon! Happy FEST 23.

Surprise! Here's the mystery bands playing this year. Who are you adding to your schedule?

HEY SURPRISE LOOK THE MYSTERY BAND SETS FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND @thefestfl.bsky.social #fest23 Download the FEST 23 app here: app.thefestfl.com

excited to play @thefestfl.bsky.social TOMORROW!!!!! We're at the Wooly at 11:10! COME HANG OUT I'll have @johndedomenici.bsky.social and Lou on the bass and drums

Anyone going to @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend? Coming to Florida for the first time post 2020 and can’t believe it’s on these two shows.

Yo, buncha comrades playing @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend. We're also hosting pick-up soccer on Saturday morning for the true fools. All are welcome, inquire within! Apparently, Thursday / Pre-Fest schedule has already shifted, so check your local listings! Florida = chaos!

Important information to note about Bo Diddley Plaza this year! We will also have single showcase tickets available for purchase at the gate for each Bo Diddley showcase, we can't wait to see you!

ICYMI: FEST 23 is coming up soon, so have this handy map to know where you're going: Registration is happening at BOXCAR Beer and Wine Garden Friday October 24th 12pm-7pm. For full info on registration & what you need to bring, visit our website. www.thefestfl.com

Our last show of the year is @thefestfl.bsky.social and we're so excited!!! If you'll be there this weekend be sure to add us to your schedule in the FEST 23 app!

We’re so excited for @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend! Our guitarist Larson is looking forward to Cape Crush, The World Is, and Jeff Rosenstock Tonight is also our album release party at Wax Trax! Come hang and send us off to Fest 🎉

We’ll be at @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend! We can’t wait to get down to Gainesville for the best time of the year. We’ll be posting band picks from each member of Broken Record all week. Our drummer Nick is stoked to catch Meat Wave, Gillian Carter, Pet Symmetry, The World Is, and Cape Crush!

Upcoming @camptrashband.bsky.social shows! 10/23: Pre-Fest @ Cafe Oscura in Bradenton, FL w/ @emway608.bsky.social @oldsoulma.bsky.social @cinemastare.bsky.social 10/25: @thefestfl.bsky.social @ Atlantic in Gainesville, FL w/ Leisure Hour @virginityisrad.bsky.social + more

It's a mad world, so we've created #FESTLIBS for @thefestfl.bsky.social. 8 fill-in-the-blank word games, all about Fest, Gainesville, and general good times. The form is shareable too. Play/share 'em here: www.scenepointblank.com/fest-23/

We are proud to be sponsored by No Days Off water, which will be at Bo Diddley Plaza this year! Be sure to grab some to stay cool. Just a reminder, this year Bo Diddley will be card only! We appreciate you all. And can't wait to see you!

Updated set times for the kickoff shows this Thursday! Can't wait to see you all! It's going to be a wonderful FEST 23! :)

Full album sets happening FEST 23! Be sure to put them on your schedule!

Registration information for this Friday, as well as some FAQ! We'll also post this image closer FEST, but want to make sure you get familiar with the layout! If you have any questions, feel free to check our website! www.thefestfl.com/faq/

IS ANYBODY HERE FESTING NEXT WEEK?! Hi, I AM DOING BACK TO BACK SETS AT @thefestfl.bsky.social The JER band is playing heartwood at 6:50 a week from today! It’s the DEATH OF THE HEART RELEASE SET! It’s gonna be a special one! And we just announced an additional skatune network set!

Catch us and Perennial at UC on Sunday at @thefestfl.bsky.social 🫡

less than a week til @thefestfl.bsky.social 🙌

It's Fest Fun for @thefestfl.bsky.social -- artists play #FESTLIBS and attendees share some of their favorite Fest moments of past years. w/ help from @nicoleintrovert.bsky.social

See you this Saturday in Gainesville, FL at @thefestfl.bsky.social

Set times for both pre-FEST shows! The Loosey's show is sold out, but the Bo Diddley show still has tickets! If you're coming to FEST 23 early, be sure to come out! www.thefestfl.com

Fest 23 is almost here and with that it’s easy for important intimation to get buried. Read all the important information in one convenient place. Sign up for our free newsletter and get updates about traveling and faq! www.thefestfl.com

Some important reminders coming up! Tag a friend who should go to FEST 23 this year. 😉 Cut off for purchasing 3-day passes and name changes is this Sunday!

Just announced! Skatune Network has joined the lineup! There's still 3-day passes available for FEST 23 & tickets for their updated showcase! Be sure to catch em' at FEST 23 this year! Visit www.thefestfl.com for more information!

Don't wait up! Be sure to get your name changes in! Name change cut off is October 19th - Sunday at 11:59pm.

plz. @thefestfl.bsky.social #fest23