The Fest 20 refers to the 20th edition of "The Fest," an annual music festival held in Gainesville, Florida. It took place October 28-30, 2022. The festival features punk rock, hardcore punk, pop-punk, and various other genres including indie rock, metalcore, and ska. The Fest 20 included headlining acts such as Hot Water Music, The Menzingers, Anti-Flag, The Flatliners, Avail, and Samiam, along with hundreds of other bands performing across multiple venues in downtown Gainesville. The event is known for its community vibe and independent music scene focus, and it is timed around the weekend of the Florida–Georgia football game near Halloween. The festival venues are concentrated in the downtown area, making it easy for attendees to move between shows. The Fest celebrates music, scene, and community, featuring a diverse lineup of bands with a mix of heavy and melodic punk and related styles. For Fest 20, notable moments included sets by bands like Moonraker, Maxwell Stern, Toys That Kill, and The Bollweevils, among many others. It was praised for being a vibrant, politically minded, and energetic gathering that retained its spirit over 20 years.
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