📅 When
September 25, 2026 – September 27, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
📍 Where
Seville Square, Pensacola, FL 32502
About this event
The Pensacola Seafood Festival returns to Seville Square, Fountain Park, and Bartram Park for three days of Gulf Coast culinary celebration. Sample freshly shucked oysters, boiled shrimp, grilled amberjack, and dozens of other local specialties from vendors across Northwest Florida, all against a backdrop of live music on multiple stages throughout the weekend.
Beyond the food, more than 170 arts and crafts exhibitors line the park grounds with original paintings, jewelry, pottery, and handmade goods. Admission is free, making it one of the best family-friendly festivals in the Pensacola Bay area. Hours run Friday 11 AM–11 PM, Saturday 10 AM–11 PM, and Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.
From Destin or Miramar Beach, the drive to Seville Square is about an hour east on U.S. 98. Arrive early on Saturday for the widest vendor selection and the best parking near Fountain Park.
Best for: Families, seafood lovers, art enthusiasts, weekend day-trippers from Destin
What to expect: Free admission festival with 170+ arts & crafts booths, Gulf seafood vendors, and live music across multiple stages over three days in historic Seville Square.
Planning tip: Arrive Saturday morning when vendor selection is freshest. Street parking fills by noon; use the garage on Palafox Street and walk two blocks south.
Cost: Free admission. Food and vendor purchases vary.
