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Westfest set for April 26; Newberry community groups announce events and outreach meeting for Old West End golf course
Summary
City special events coordinator Crystal Rushing outlined Westfest on April 26 at Lewis Fort Park and the commission heard several community announcements including a new youth recognition group, a county engagement meeting about the Old West End Golf Course on April 29, and details about an eligible CDBG project area.
Crystal Rushing, the city’s newly appointed special events coordinator, presented details about Westfest 2025 at the April 14 commission meeting. Westfest will be held April 26 at Lewis Fort Park with gates opening at 3:30 p.m. Rushing named four featured musical acts — TJ Brown, Andrea Kaye, the duo Harbour Wind, and headliner Emma Forgette — and said returning family attractions include a bounce house and kid activities from Greenfield. Title sponsor Visit Gainesville/Alachua County and several other sponsors were listed, and food trucks scheduled include Donut Envy, Back Porch Burgers, Rolling Sliders, Charlie’s Snow Shack, Lazy Days Lemonade and local taco vendors. Rushing said the event Facebook page and westfest.rocks include performer lists and a…
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