Thousands of indie enthusiasts and punk rock fans swarmed the scene in downtown Gainesville this weekend. About 400 bands performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the annual music festival known as The Fest. No Idea Records drew guests from around the world to 21 venues for the 14th year. Fans came from countries as far as Russia and Australia.
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