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The first Friday of every month, downtown High Springs is buzzing with live music, activities for children of all ages, and shops open late!  Each month has a unique theme and features different activities and free giveaways at participating local businesses.  Prizes given away each month include a $100 cash chance drawing, gift certificates to a variety of local restaurants and businesses, as well as vacation giveaways!

Upcoming Fantastic Friday themes and dates include:

February 5, 2010 - "SweetArts;" art walk to coincide with Art in City Hall

March 5, 2010 - "Go Green;" recycling theme and Merchant Yard Sale

April 2, 2010 - Easter Egg Hunt throughout High Springs

May 7, 2010 - Car Show downtown

June 4, 2010 - "Vacation in High Springs;" enjoy outdoor activities in our community

July 2, 2010 - 4th of July Celebration downtown

August 6, 2010 - "School's Cool;" back to school activities and prizes

September 3, 2010 - "Football Season;" tailgating, ball tossing and "Go Gators"

October 1, 2010 - "Autumn Fun;"  events to coincide with the High Springs River Festival

November 5, 2010 - "Scavenger Hunt;" follow the clues for a fun filled evening

December 3, 2010 - "Decorate the Holidays;" shop locally and receive a free giveaway

 

We look forward to seeing you in downtown High Springs!  If you have questions about any of these upcoming events, please feel free to contact the Main Street office directly at 386-454-2889 or by email at CLOAKING .

 
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TRAVEL / ESCAPES   | April 11, 2008

Florida's Flows of Clear, Cool Water

By CHRISTOPHER PERCY COLLIER

While long overshadowed by the state's theme parks and beaches, High Springs is where Floridians go swimming, diving, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking and tubing.

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Visit High Springs and discover the charm of a small town lifestyle. The blending of yesteryear with present day convenience is a priceless asset to visitors and residents of the community.

Tucked away and surrounded by century old trees you will find historic homes, winding waterways, amazing under-water caves, biking paths, wildlife and nature sanctuaries, along your journey through the quaint North Central Florida City of High Springs. This area is home to the world's largest concentration of first magnitude springs where pure, crystal clear water, bubbles from the earth at a year-round temperature of 72 degrees. High Springs is an eco-tourist destination like no other place on earth!

Come experience the character and charm of our past, progress in motion today, our pristine flowing springs and rivers, browse our whimsical shops and discover our unique spirit.

High Springs has a retail core filled with shops that represent the best of small town hospitality from shopkeepers, merchants and residents. In addition to the established mercantile trade, there is retail and commercial space available for rent and for sale within the Main Street Program district.

Housing choices and home ownership opportunities abound. Options include numerous waterfront or water access sites to crystal clear rivers, gentlemen farmer acreage, safe neighborhoods, town homes and apartment selections within a walkable distance to our downtown.

Events throughout the year includes Pioneer Days which celebrate the rich history of the area, a weekly farmer’s market, fall festival, nighttime Christmas parade, summer sidewalk sales, July Fireworks and Fantastic Fridays downtown that includes free carriage rides, music and entertainment.

High Springs is located just minutes from I-75 and Highway 441. The University of Florida is only a twenty-minute drive away. Scenic tree covered roads and gentle rolling hills sprinkled with miles of white washed fences decorate country roads throughout the area.

Facilities include quaint bed and breakfasts, camping, hotels, restaurants, Florida’s oldest operating theater, a new BMX park and other unique amenities. Come to High Springs for a vacation or a lifetime and experience a small town reminiscent of an era gone, but not forgotten.

 

photo: by Jill Heinerth

 

 
 
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