Sunshine, music, good food, friends, and fun! Come join us on campus as we dive into Nova Southeastern University's Community Fest. Community Fest is a feel-good festival that celebrates and connects NSU students, employees, their families, and our community at large on NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus each year.
Community Fest has been a campus tradition since 2003, when student Michelle Manley brought together all NSU sharks to strengthen the NSU community and school pride on one special day. It’s a warm and wonderful festival for all who participate, and we want you to get involved with all the fun!
The next Community Fest will take place on February 13, 2027 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at NSU's Gold Circle Lake (Fort Lauderdale-Davie Campus).
Attractions and Services*
- Airbrush tattoos/face painting
- Balloon artist
- Bungee trampoline
- DJ booth
- Interactive Multiverse Games
- Paddle boats
- Petting zoo
- Photo booths
- Popcorn
- Rock wall
- Sno-cones
- Toddler bounce house
- Total Meltdown
- Wipeout Obstacle Course
- Xtreme Run Climb Dual Slide
*Please note these are subject to change.
Emergency services provided by Davie Police Department and Davie Fire Rescue.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Fest needs student volunteers to participate in a variety of different roles. Plus, your volunteer hours at the event count towards service hours with the Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement. The deadline to volunteer is Monday, February 1, 2027.
NSU Student Organization: Student organizations can participate by hosting a booth or by volunteering to help with the event. Fin Points will be awarded to all student organizations who participate!
NSU Department: NSU Departments, colleges, and offices can be a part of Community Fest by becoming a sponsor, hosting a booth, providing giveaways, or by volunteering to help organize the event.
Community Partner: Local businesses and organizations can be a part of NSU Community Fest by becoming a financial sponsor or by donating goods or food. This is a perfect opportunity for sponsoring businesses, organizations, and food vendors to put up a banner, bring their mascot, pass out goods, and/or hand out flyers or coupons.
** Please note that the deadline to participate in the aforementioned areas is Friday, January 15, 2027.**
NSU Community Fest Sponsors
Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making NSU Community Fest truly fin-tastic! Your generous support fueled the fun, fostered connections, and helped us celebrate the spirit of NSU together. (Please note, below are 2026 sponsors)
- Tri-Rail / Goodman Public Relations
- Davie Chamber of Commerce
- Florida United Women’s Soccer Team
- NSU Facilities Management
- Story Spot / Alvin Sherman Library
- 681 Seafood
- Aca Los Tacos / El Orgullo
- BC Tacos
- Chartwells
- FROOTS
- Hungry Howie’s
- Key West Sweets
- Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
- Marathon Fresh Eatz
- Sweet Aloha
- The Magic Cow
- Tropical Oasis Express
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Kona Ice
- Alzheimer's Association
- Baron Promotions and Marketing
- BrightStar Credit Union
- Jill Sivert, NSU Preferred Realtor
- Culver’s
- NSU-MD
- Bowlero
- Blaze Pizza
- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Want more information? Contact the Division of Student Affairs at communityfest@nova.edu.