Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

The Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival began in the summer of 1979 in order to share and promote the rich cultural history of the Fifth Avenue/Seminary Lane community.  The participation in the first year was fewer than 100 people.  A group of people made up of University of Florida students and community residents joined together to organize the event.  Lavern Porter Dancers were among the first performers.

Over the last 35+ years, the Festival has grown and now regularly hosts more than 20,000 people annually.

The event features three days of performance and visual arts.  Additionally, local businesses and organizations are invited to set up booths on Saturday and Sunday. They provide information about opportunities for both youth and adults in the community.