TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -With FSU, FAMU and TCC, Tallahassee is home to about 80,000 college students. Some will spend most of their time in the Capital city, just hanging around campus.
The Knight Creative Communities Institute, along with the three schools, hope to change that through the city's 4th annual Experience Tallahassee festival.
"We have a goal of University and Community connectivity, so we are bringing the students of campus. We are bringing the community to the students," said Co-Organizer, Elizabeth Emmanuel.
With over 50 vendors here, one FSU student WTXL spoke to said she has learned a lot about the city she didn't know existed.
"I actually learned there is a lot more museums and galleries than I expected. I am really really thrilled about that," said FSU student Brie Williams.
"We are trying to bridge that gap so this is an opportunity and a great venue being at Cascades park, which is basically the crown jewel of our city to come together and make those connections," said Project Manager Lindsey Magura.
Tallahassee mayor John Dailey said he hopes students take advantage of the Capital City while they're here.
"It is important that we showcase Tallahassee, open up our arms, welcome back them back to town for school and just celebrate what we are as Tallahasseeans," said Dailey.
