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Two of Pensacola’s annual events celebrate the city as the Cradle of Naval Aviation. The Pensacola Beach Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels flight demonstration team, is held every July and always attracts a crowd. The Blue Angels Air Show, held in November, is the final air show of the season for the Angels, who spend much of the year traveling the nation with their precision jet performances.

Another yearly event, the Pensacola Crawfish Festival, celebrates the Creole influence on the area. It’s also one of the largest crawfish boils in the state and includes authentic bayou country entertainment.

Pensacola is also the site of what has become one of the country’s largest billfish tournaments. Hosted by the Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club, the Pensacola International Billfish Tournament generally attracts around 500 anglers.

The fruits of the sea are also the focus of the Pensacola Seafood Festival. Samples of seafood dishes, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and more than 150 arts and crafts vendors attract thousands to Seville Square, Fountain Park, and Bartram Park for this free event, which has been consistently recognized as one of the top 20 festivals in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Probably one of the most unusual area events is held in nearby Perdido Key. The annual Mullet Toss takes place the last full weekend of April at the Flora-Bama Lounge. This quirky contest, which regularly attracts several thousand visitors, requires participants to throw a mullet from a designated spot in Florida across the state line to Alabama. In addition to the Mullet Toss, the weekend event includes plenty of music, food, drink, and other fun activities. It’s all in a good cause, too, because a contribution for each fish flung goes to local youth charities, and the event raises around $20,000 annually.

Other special events throughout the year include sailing regattas, sand-sculpting contests, concerts on the beach, and a Mardi Gras celebration.

Check out our calendar of events for an up-to-date list of what’s going on while you’re in town.

September - 2023

Pensacola Seafood Festival

When: Everyday between Sept 29 - 30, 2023
A variety of seafood dishes are served, fried, grilled, blackened by food and cart vendors. There will be other food available. This is also the largest arts and crafts fair in northwest Florida and a terrific entertainment lineup.
More Info: pensacolaseafoodfestival.com

Pensacola Seafood Festival

When: Everyday between Sept 29 - 30, 2023
Where: Downtown Pensacola
Delight in delicious seafood, different musical acts in the historic downtown area. This is also one of the biggest arts and crafts fairs in northwest Florida.
More Info: pensacolaseafoodfestival.com

October - 2023

Pensacola Seafood Festival

When: Oct 1, 2023
A variety of seafood dishes are served, fried, grilled, blackened by food and cart vendors. There will be other food available. This is also the largest arts and crafts fair in northwest Florida and a terrific entertainment lineup.
More Info: pensacolaseafoodfestival.com

Pensacola Seafood Festival

When: Oct 1, 2023
Where: Downtown Pensacola
Delight in delicious seafood, different musical acts in the historic downtown area. This is also one of the biggest arts and crafts fairs in northwest Florida.
More Info: pensacolaseafoodfestival.com

Pensacola Beach Songwriter's Festival

When: Everyday between Oct 4 - 8, 2023
Where: Differen venues
The songwriters will be sharing their passion with stories they tell that inspired them to write the music. There will be 100 artists showing in 19 different venues . Check website for details

Taste of the Beach 2023

When: Everyday between Oct 13 - 14, 2023
Where: Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach
The annual fall food festival returns on Frida, October 13 and continues through Saturday. There will be signature dishes made by local Pensacola Beach restaurants.
More Info: pensacolabeachchamber.com

November - 2023

Foo Foo Festival 2023

When: Everyday between Nov 2 - 13, 2023
A 12-day fall celebration comprised of different events. Check website for details
More Info: foofoofest.com

Art & Wine Festival

When: Everyday between Nov 3 - 5, 2023
Where: Sevilla Square Pensacola, FL
A 3-day juried art show with some of the nation's greatest painters, jewelers, potters and other craftsmen. Live music and a Children's Arts Festival.
More Info: gaff.org

Blue Angel's Homecoming Air Show

When: Everyday between Nov 11 - 12, 2023
Where: Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida
Welcome the Blue Angels's back to base as they perform team practice at the Naval Air Station. Check the website for details
More Info: blue angels.navy.mil/show/

2023 Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival

When: Nov 12, 2023
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the beach strolling around the Boardwalk sampling wines and looking a various artwork from the Gulf Coast's talented artists. Tasting take place 1-4pm
More Info: pensacolabeachchamber.com/art-wine-festival

2023 Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival

When: Nov 12, 2023
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Stroll along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk sampling wines surrounded by the works of some of the Gulf Coast's gifted artists.
Phone: 850-932-1500

56th Annual Snowball Derby

When: Nov 30, 2023
Check website for information
More Info: 5flagsspeedwat.com

December - 2023

56th Annual Snowball Derby

When: Everyday between Dec 1 - 3, 2023
Check website for information
More Info: 5flagsspeedwat.com

Lighted Boat Parade

When: Dec 2, 2023 6:30 PM
Where: Pensacola Beach
The Parade will begin its journey from Sabine Marina in Little Sabine Bay and loop around the Santa Rosa Sound/Boardwalk and then back to Sabine Marina. A kid's party will take place before at Shaggy's Pensacola Beach and after the parade Santa will be at the Quietwater Shell.

New Year's Eve Firework Display

When: Everyday between Dec 31 - 30, 2023 11:55 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Free fireworks will be displayed along Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at midnight.
More Info: pensacolabeachchamber.com

New Year's Eve Firework Display

When: Everyday between Dec 31 - 30, 2023 11:55 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Free fireworks will be displayed along Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at midnight.
More Info: pensacolabeachchamber.com

January - 2024

New Year's Eve Firework Display

When: Jan 1, 2024 11:55 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Free fireworks will be displayed along Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at midnight.
More Info: pensacolabeachchamber.com

New Year's Eve Firework Display

When: Jan 1, 2024 11:55 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Free fireworks will be displayed along Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at midnight.
More Info: pensacolabeachchamber.com

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