WestFest 2024

Newberry is a unique community whose historic charm and hometown feel appeals to people from all over Florida. In addition to our beautiful parks and historic downtown, people in and around Florida visit us to enjoy our wonderful community events.

To build upon these outstanding community events, we are pleased to announce that the City of Newberry, is hosting The 7th Annual WestFest! It’s back and bigger than ever! Join us Saturday, April 26th at Lois Forte Park— Bring your chairs and blankets and come out to enjoy this FREE community event! Park doors open at 3:30 PM for a night of incredible live music, delicious food trucks, and family fun! 🎤🎸

Featuring an amazing lineup of amazing local artists, including TJ Brown, Andrea Kay (a soon to be UF Graduate), Harber Wynn, and this year’s headliner: Emma Forgette

WestFest is an opportunity for organizers and sponsors to “give back” to the community. WestFest 2025 is brought to you in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, with the support of our amazing sponsors: Scorpio Construction, Purvis Gray Accounting, ComfortTemp, George F. Young- Survey & Mapping, and more.

Don’t miss out— Spread the word and grab your concert crew! We’ll see you at WestFest! 🎶🎉

Date: 4/26/2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Lois Forte Park
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages