Events

Four prominent Northwest Florida community leaders will be placed in the spotlight when the Rat Pack Reunion returns Friday, October 16, 2026, at Hilton Pensacola Beach. This year's honorees, or "Rats," are Lewis Bear III, Amy Martin, Peter Mougey and Marty Stanovich. The four will be roasted and toasted during a Vegas-inspired evening benefiting Council on Aging of West Florida and its work serving senior adults throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Lewis Bear III, Am

The 2026 Pensacola EggFest, presented by PenAir Credit Union, returns to the Hadji Temple on Sunday, November 15, 2026. BBQ teams and backyard cooks from across the country will fire up their Big Green Eggs and serve an incredible variety of bite-sized dishes. Guests can sample food, meet the cooking teams, and support local charities at one of Pensacola's tastiest community events. Previous teams have prepared brisket, Boston butt, smoked oysters, shrimp, salmon, paella, jam

The Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is expanding to two full weekends of music in 2026, running October 1-11 across Historic Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The community and outreach programming runs October 5-7, followed by the beachside weekend October 8-11. Festival organizers say the expansion reflects growing demand and a chance to spotlight more songwriters and venues across the area. "We are thrilled to bring even more music and songwriting talent to our

The Pensacola Interstate Fair returns October 22 through November 1, 2026, with 11 big days of rides, food, family fun and free live entertainment. This year’s lineup at the Pepsi Open-Air Stage includes Lauren Alaina, The Band Perry, Hunter Hayes, Colt Ford, The Lacs, John Foster and several popular tribute acts. The Fair will also host the finals of Cat Country 98.7’s BIG Lip Sync Battle. From country and country-rap to classic rock, Motown and disco, the 2026 Pensacola Int

The Pensacola Seafood Festival returns to historic downtown Pensacola September 25–27, 2026, for three days of fresh Gulf Coast flavors, free live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. Sponsored by the Pensacola Ice Flyers and hosted by Fiesta Pensacola, the Pensacola Seafood Festival is a free community event held throughout Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park. 2026 Pensacola Seafood Festival Dates and Hours Friday, September 25: 11 a.m.–

Join Team Cat-A-Tude along with the rest of the Pensacola community in the fight against breast cancer during the 2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The non-competitive 5K fundraising walk will take place in a NEW LOCATION on Saturday, October 31, at Community Maritime Park in downtown Pensacola. Activities begin at 8 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer brings survivors, thrivers, caregivers, families and supporters together t

Santa Rosa County Jeff Ates won the Republican primary for Santa Rosa County Commission District 2, finishing first in a six-candidate field. Ates received 6,073 votes, or 26.40% of the 23,003 ballots cast. He finished 1,592 votes ahead of former Milton City Councilman Jeff Snow, who received 4,481 votes. Reni “Renee” Johnmeyer finished third with 3,827 votes, followed by Erin Nisewonger with 3,589. Incumbent Kerry Smith finished fifth with 3,425 votes, while RC Pittman recei

Pensacola is getting ready to turn community spirit into action, and the 2026 Making Strides season starts with a fun, meaningful kickoff. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Pensacola will launch its 2026 season on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Jade Venue, 5330 Mobile Highway, Suite A3, Pensacola, Florida 32526. The event brings together breast cancer survivors, caregivers, families, friends, workplace teams, neighborhood groups and supporters who want to he

If you enjoy delicious seafood and want to make a positive impact in your community, mark your calendar for the 2026 Crab Cake Cook-Off on Wednesday, July 22. This exciting event takes place at Seville Quarter and brings together some of the best chefs and home cooks in the area to compete for the title of Pensacola’s best crab cake. Beyond the mouthwatering food, the event supports The Arc Gateway, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and develop

Every child deserves to start the school year ready to learn, equipped with the supplies they need to succeed. Unfortunately, many students in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties face challenges simply because they lack basic school supplies. This is where Stuff the Bus 2026 steps in—a community-driven effort to ensure every student walks into their classroom confident and prepared. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Cat Country 98.7 teams up with United Way of West Florida, WEAR News,

America turns 250 in 2026, and Pensacola is ready to mark this milestone with a celebration that promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. On Saturday, July 4, thousands of residents and visitors will gather along Pensacola Bay for one of the Gulf Coast’s most beloved Independence Day traditions — the Pensacola 4th of July Fireworks Show. This free community event will light up the night sky and bring the community together for an evening full of fun, food, and patriotic

The 50th Annual Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show is set to be an unforgettable evening filled with fashion, philanthropy, and community spirit. Taking place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, this milestone event promises a night of elegance and excitement. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and a live auction, all leading up to a stunning runway fashion show. This event is more than just a celebration of style—it support