NSU Community Fest

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 8, 2025 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
Goombay obstacle course
Mini golf
Paddle boats
Petting zoo
Photo booths
Popcorn
Rock wall
Sno-cones
Toddler bounce house
Total Meltdown

Emergency services provided by Davie Police Department and Davie Fire Rescue.

View Past Event Photos

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 IOC (Inter-Organizational Council) service requirements.

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 17, 2025**

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 2024 sponsors)

Mako Sponsors ($2,000 and above)

BC Tacos
Business Services
El Orgullo Latino Kitchen
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Facilities Management
Flashback Diner
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Key West Sweets
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
NSU MD
Playa Bowls Davie
Priority One Credit Union
Shark Dining/Chartwells
The Magic Cow
Tony Waffles
Tropical Oasis Express
University Advancement

Silver Sponsors ($1,000)

Baron Promotions and Marketing Inc.
FROOTS
Kona Ice
Luka Restaurant
Regional Campus Student Affairs
Undergraduate Student Government Association
University Housing

Blue Sponsors ($500)

Blaze Pizza
Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS)
College of Computing and Engineering Student Government Association
Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce
Fin Time Pros
H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship Student Government Association
Jill Sivert Realtor
Mako Media
Midas of Davie
NSU Health Veteran Care
Public Relations, Marketing, and Creative Services
Residence Life
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office
Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement

Want more information? Contact the Office of Campus Life & Student Engagement at (954) 262-7283 or email communityfest@nova.edu.