Havana, Florida — A Week in Review
Havana WoodFest 2025 Brings Craft and Community to Life
This past Saturday, Downtown Havana buzzed with creativity and community spirit as Havana WoodFest 2025 unfolded from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Organized by Havana Main Street, the festival celebrated artisanal woodworking with stunning handcrafted creations, live demonstrations, and locally sourced food trucks.
Music lovers were treated to the lively sounds of acoustic group Hot Tamale, whose performance added a vibrant rhythm to the festival atmosphere.
In a delightful partnership of style and horsepower, the town also hosted its first-ever car show in conjunction with WoodFest. Antique cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and sports cars lined the streets, offering a nostalgic treat to classic car enthusiasts and families alike. Entry was free, and organizers promised plenty of “food and fun” for all.
Shooting in Havana
The week began with a serious incident Sunday night when Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard was shot inside a vehicle near Havana Heights Apartments at the corner of 16th Street and South Main Street. He was transported to a local hospital by EMS. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are investigating.
Allison Christmas Spectacular Moves to Havana Christmas Tree Farm
For its 18th year, the beloved Allison Christmas Spectacular is relocating from Sandy Creek Road to the scenic Havana Christmas Tree Farm (2867 Florida Georgia Hwy, Havana, FL).
Running Thanksgiving through New Year’s, from 6 PM to 10 PM ET, this free, drive-through experience invites families to enjoy festive sights—now enhanced with 14 arches, 30 mega trees, floating LED ornaments, snowfall effects, and 2,000 giant bottle-cap lights! Tune in live to 102.1 FM during your visit, and feel good doing good—donations (including items for the Charity Drive) are welcomed.
The move comes in response to neighborhood concerns over traffic and safety last season, ensuring this magical tradition remains accessible and community-focused for years to come.