# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Gainesville - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Gainesville, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Gainesville. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contest events in Gainesville, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Gainesville. ## Events in Gainesville - **Event Name**: Import Face-Off at NIGHT - Gainesville, FL - 10/10/26! - **Description**: The IMPORT FACE-OFF national car show series will be at Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL on 10/10/26! INFO AND CONTACT ON WWW.IMPORTFACEOFF.NET EVENT ACTIVITIES: Car/truck/bike show, 1/4 mile drag racing, burnout contest (time permitting), vendor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 135 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:45 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/import-face-off-at-night-gainesville-fl-10-10-26/200030399038830 - **Venue**: Gainesville Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yZmIzMDhhZDBiOWE0ODU1OTY3MGI4MWY1ZjZlMDQ3YjVmZDdlZjY3NjZjNmRjZTY0MmM5ZWIwMzI1OTliN2VjLXJpbWctdzExNjAtaDYwNy1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQzNjAyMQ.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, contests, meet-and-greet - **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Gainesville's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 - **Description**: Halloween night in Gainesville, done properly. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live map. Sells out first. Sat, Oct 31. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959πŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ GAINESVILLE HALL - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/the-fright-crawl-gainesvilles-1-halloween-bar-crawl-2026-sat-oct-31/100001998616808676 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81OWE3MGNlNWRjYTJmYTFkODljMmJjNTI0ZDFiMmVjMWQ0MzQ3MTAzNThlNTk2MGM0MWMwNDRhYTMzNmQ3ZDBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc4MzkyMTc.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 82 - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, Entertainment - **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN FEST πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ - **Description**: Vida Social presents XIII ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FEST, _The Biggest Halloween Event in Gainesville_ ATTENTION: Last year a group of students went missing at the party, enter the Haunted House under your own risk. Do not trust the Clowns! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Other Detai - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/halloween-fest/4600030706002546 - **Venue**: Downtown Gainesville - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85MmY2NjEzMC1iYWEwLTExZjEtYTJmMC1iNzRlNDJhNjY3ZDItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTkyMC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA1MzM0MjQ.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, Contests - **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Gainesville Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 - **Description**: Gainesville's Friday Halloween takeover. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live crawl map. Fri, Oct 30. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959πŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ GAINESVILLE HALLOWEEN FRIGHT CRAW - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/the-fright-crawl-gainesville-halloween-bar-crawl-2026-fri-oct-30/100001998616796640 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iZjM0MTMyY2I1YWY3MDczN2ZiNjIzY2IwNjE3NjkwNmViOWYyMTJjNGZiMDNmYmUxYWEzMGFhNDIxMGU5OTM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc4MzkyMzU.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 71 - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, Entertainment - **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Gainesville Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 - **Description**: Costumes in daylight. Gainesville's Halloween day party crawl, 1 PM to 8 PM: 4+ bars, one wristband, no cover, then Halloween night. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959πŸŽƒπŸ•ΈοΈ GAINESVILLE HALLO - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/the-fright-crawl-gainesville-halloween-day-bar-crawl-2026-sat-oct-31/100001998616804664 - **Venue**: TBA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lM2FkMTc0NjM4MGY5NTI0ZDg4OWIwMGYxZDczMzBlYTNmZmVkOGJkZjZjZWE3MWFiNTQ0OGFiODZiMzA2ZGU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc4MzkyMjM.avif - **Price**: USD 8 to 71 - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, Entertainment - **Event Name**: HAUNTED HEARTWOOD: Costume Contest & Dance Party ft. DJ sets by Wild Creatrix & Baby Goth Back - **Description**: HAUNTED HEARTWOOD: Costume Contest & Dance Party ft. DJ sets by Wild Creatrix & Baby Goth Back ENTER THE DARKNESS THIS HALLOWEEN On October 31st, the doors to Heartwood open after dark for a night of gothic industrial DJ sets from Wild Creatrix - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/haunted-heartwood-costume-contest-and-dance-party-ft-dj-sets-by-wild-creatrix-and-baby-goth-back/200030699399836 - **Venue**: 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80OGEyOGJiNzA4ZDA3OWQxYmVhODMxNjliMGI5OWE2NTg5YmM2Zjg5NDBhZjhiNjMwOWY1ZGIwZTJmOGRjYTU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTQ1NDEzNg.avif - **Categories**: contests, trick-or-treat, parties, entertainment, costume-parties, halloween - **Event Name**: Vivid Music Hall: A Wilhelm Scream, Pulley, Toys That K*ll in Gainesville - **Description**: 🎀 Join A Wilhelm Scream LIVE at Vivid Music Hall on Friday, October 23, 2026! 🎀 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! A Wilhelm Scream is coming to Vivid Music Hall on Friday, Octobe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/vivid-music-hall-a-wilhelm-scream-pulley-toys-that-kll-in-gainesville/3300030441902032 - **Venue**: Vivid Music Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xNmMxYThjMC04NjFkLTExZjEtOWE5ZS0zOWNhMDE1MWNkNjYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDQwODEzLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODQ3NTk0OTI.avif - **Categories**: Contests - **Event Name**: Sat. 10.31 - A Halloween Party w/ The Smiths (Robert) & DJ Cam at The Wooly - **Description**: It's a Halloween Party at The Wooly! with The Smiths (Robert) a The Cure cover band Pre/Post show dance party with DJ Cam Doors 9pm following a special Halloween edition of Rocky Horror Shadow Cast if you want to really have a well-rounded Halloween $ - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/sat-1031-a-halloween-party-w-the-smiths-robert-and-dj-cam-at-the-wooly/200030750489704 - **Venue**: 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTRjNDNhMjMwMWRiNzRiNmZjMzQxNDYzZWEyNTgyMzQxNTE1YjhkZTg1MTk5Mzc1YjBjZDFjMGYzNTg1Yzk2NS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxODU1LWRjMjgyODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkwNjY0NDg0.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Contests - **Event Name**: OBSESSION - A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE - **Description**: πŸŽƒ OBSESSION: A Halloween Experience ------------------------------------ **Gainesville's #1 Halloween Night Event is here.** Step into a night where obsession takes over. Expect immersive Halloween dΓ©cor, haunting visuals, nonstop hip-hop, Afrobeats, R& - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/obsession-a-halloween-experience/4600030714145923 - **Venue**: The Loft - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yZGFiMTMwMC1iYWIxLTExZjEtYTRiMi05NTg1YjM5MjkxNWUtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTkyMC1kYzQ4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA1NDA1NTY.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, halloween, dance, halloween-parties, trick-or-treat, contests - **Event Name**: K9 Splash Bash 2026 - **Description**: Join Newberry Animal Hospital and the City of Gainesville for an end of summer celebration you and your dog won’t want to miss! 🐾 WHEN: Sunday, October 18th, 2026 from 11AM-1PM WHERE: H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool, 1001 NW 31st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605 Pre-r - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/k9-splash-bash-2026/200030438386311 - **Venue**: H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool, 1001 NW 31st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ZWY5NWU1NDY1MGExMzdjZDhmMDUxYTQyMjczOGJlMTZhNGYyMjYwMGY0N2I4M2IzZWViN2E5NTU1MzZmMDQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjYzMzYxNw.avif - **Categories**: dog, nonprofit, contests, sports, costume-parties - **Event Name**: A Wilhelm Scream in Gainesville - **Description**: 🎀 Experience A Wilhelm Scream Live at Multiple Venues on Friday, October 23, 2026! 🎀 The countdown has begun! A Wilhelm Scream is taking over Multiple Venues on Friday, October 23, 2026, and with hi - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/a-wilhelm-scream-in-gainesville/3300030154175030 - **Venue**: Multiple Venues - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iNDA1ZWNmMC01YjI5LTExZjEtYjc1NS1hZDU0NWRkMTI5YzUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDQwODEzLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODAwMzcwMDk.avif - **Categories**: concerts, contests, music, art, entertainment, countdown - **Event Name**: NEON NIGHTMARES ACT 2: Panic @ The Plaza - **Description**: Step into the dark side of neon πŸ’€ Grove GNV presents neon nightmares! Act 2: Panic at The Plaza! Get ready for glowing chaos! Costume contest for the scariest and most creative looks.πŸ‘» Light it up.. or get left in the dark⚑ Open bar 8p-11p 2-4-1 Seltze - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 29 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/neon-nightmares-act-2-panic-the-plaza/4600030709159556 - **Venue**: Grove GNV - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jYmYyNTI4MC1iYWEyLTExZjEtYTJmMC1iNzRlNDJhNjY3ZDItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA1MzQzNzk.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, trick-or-treat, contests - **Event Name**: Dave & Boo-ster's - Gainesville - **Description**: ⭐ Dave & Buster's transforms into the ultimate spooky, fun, haunted arcade this Halloween! Moonlight Mixer features costume contests, Monster Mash music, themed activities, and a Halloween-inspired food banquet. Highlights πŸŽƒ Moonlight Mixer Banquet fe - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/dave-and-boo-sters-gainesville/2700030746569518 - **Venue**: Dave & Buster's Gainesville - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wNzRhOTllMC1iYzkzLTExZjEtOTkxMy0yMTU3NDQzN2UyMTMtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMwODA4MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwNzQ3OTM3.avif - **Price**: USD 32 - **Categories**: Contests ## Trending Events in Gainesville - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Gainesville - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: Gator Growl 2026: Nikki Glaser - **Venue**: Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/407d5240-bc4b-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w967-h1200-dc183878-gmir.jpg?v=1790716681 - **Event Name**: Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f8f68930-b5e9-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w1200-h514-dc182818-gmir.jpg?v=1790015204 - **Event Name**: South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators Football at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d02aad00-22ec-11f1-8209-0d7a7c9279dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc7d8931-gmir.jpg?v=1773853592 - **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs in Bristow - **Description**: 🎀 Catch Chris Stapleton Live at Jiffy Lube Live on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎀 Ready to experience the night of your life? Chris Stapleton is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Tennessee Whis - **Venue**: Jiffy Lube Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c9168ea0-f103-11f0-b0af-739c040bf308-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1f3f0-gmir.webp?v=1768365901 - **Event Name**: South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators Football - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 🏠 Address: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32601 πŸŒ† City: Gainesville πŸ“ Location: 29.6499, -82.3486✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators Football, where - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5bf58990-86ca-11f1-a8a4-631b175f3d78-rimg-w1024-h698-dc46332d-gmir.jpg?v=1784833911 - **Event Name**: Florida Gators Football vs. Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football - **Description**: InformationGates open 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Register for Express Entry at www.floridagators.com/expressentry. Ticket delivery will sent on July 15th. You will not be able to view or manage your tickets before then. - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2bb386fd5f235b9b5e246b951da7c8c3fe7b7a866318652e3737480ae8e70347-rimg-w1024-h576-dc2e4778-gmir.jpg?v=1778931061 - **Event Name**: UF Homecoming and Gator Growl at Stephen C. O'Connell Center - Exactech Arena - **Venue**: Stephen C. O'Connell Center - Exactech Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/da3069d0-bc1f-11f1-9913-21574437e213-rimg-w1200-h357-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1790698041 - **Event Name**: 2026 Mule Camp Market - **Description**: Since 1993, the Gainesville Jaycees have operated Mule Camp Market. In the years since Mule Camp has grown into a regional fall festival with crowds of over 75,000 for the annual 3-day event. During the second weekend in October, visitors enjoy a wide arr - **Venue**: Midtown Greenway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d82a4424417d08140ce90559cbea6c41b95594b217d2597162e8dc9e8e8a993b-rimg-w792-h792-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787406446 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Gainesville? - **A:** Import Face-Off at NIGHT - Gainesville, FL - 10/10/26! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gainesville Raceway), The Fright Crawl | Gainesville's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA), HALLOWEEN FEST πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Gainesville), The Fright Crawl | Gainesville Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA), The Fright Crawl | Gainesville Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at TBA). - **Q**: What events are happening in Gainesville in October 2026? - **A:** Import Face-Off at NIGHT - Gainesville, FL - 10/10/26! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gainesville Raceway), The Fright Crawl | Gainesville's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA), HALLOWEEN FEST πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Gainesville), The Fright Crawl | Gainesville Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA), The Fright Crawl | Gainesville Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at TBA). - **Q**: How can I find events in Gainesville? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Gainesville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Gainesville? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Gainesville? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Gainesville include Gainesville Raceway, Downtown Gainesville, 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Gainesville? - **A:** Prices for events in Gainesville range from USD 8 to USD 82. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Gainesville? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Gainesville include Import Face Off, Fright Crawl, Vida Social. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Gainesville? - **A:** Follow the category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Gainesville. ## contest Events from nearby cities - [contest Events in Williston](https://allevents.in/williston-fl/contest) - [contest Events in Keystone Heights](https://allevents.in/keystone-heights/contest)