The ninth annual Fest is coming up here in Gainesville, and if you like punk/rock/alt-country then it's definitely worth coming to check out.

The festival lasts three days over Halloween weekend, when a good chunk of our population is visiting Jacksonville for the annual Florida/Georgia game. Thousands of punks come into town and party. About 200(!) different bands play at some 20 various venues around town, all within a nice general walking distance. Music going on just about everywhere.

It's awesome and tons of fun. Grow out a nice beard, come party and listen to some music, and then head home and clean it all up with that massive Sheffield wedge that you have.

Here's the official site, current band lineup is linked, as well as an application if your band is interested in playing:
Fest 9 : Gainesville Oct 29-31 : Home

And here's a nice HD video about last year's event:
The Fest 8 on Vimeo