Fairhope Film Festival.
April 3-5, 2008
The Fairhope Film Festival (FFF) brings a new unique concept to the world of cinema; a festival centered on a central theme, Romance. The FFF will bring a collection of diverse films to the local community and visitors from around the world with movies revolving around the element of romance. www.fairhopefilmfest.com
Pensacola Wine Festival
April 4-5, 2008
The first day of the event will consist of wine dinners and wine tastings, followed by the actual festival on the second day. This is a unique opportunity for wine lovers to try exquisite local dishes - prepared by some of Pensacola's finest chefs - and exciting wine varieties from all over the country. Only 1,000 tickets are available for this year's festival. All profits from the festival will go towards the promotion of Pensacola's downtown businesses. www.pensacolawinefestival.com
Pensacola JazzFest
April 5-6, 2008
Pensacola’s historic Seville Square hosts this event filled with great jazz music performed by local and national talents. Free admission. Call (850) 433-8382 or visit www.jazzpensacola.com
Pace Presbyterian Church Scottish Festival
April 5, 2008
Annual Scottish Festival with traditional food, highland games, Scottish battle demonstrations, dog and sheep demonstrations and live Celtic music and dances. Moon walk, competition and dancing for children. (850) 995-4553
Festival on the Green
April 4-5, 2008
The University of West Florida Main Campus located at 11000 University Parkway hosts this two-day event that welcomes the Northwest Florida and South Alabama communities to the UWF campus. Festivities at this year’s event will include a fine arts show and craft fair, dog agility showcase, musical performances, sporting events, food vendors, a children’s fair and more. FREE and open to the public. Call (850) 474-3000 or visit www.uwf.edu/festival
Beulah Sausage Festival
April 4-6, 2008
Nashville hits Northwest Florida! This three-day event will feature top country music stars. Additionally, crowds will enjoy nearly 100 arts and crafts vendors, rides and games for kids, local entertainment, and great food. Admission is just $5 per day. Three-day passes are available for $10 at the gate. Kids 11 and under are free. Proceeds benefit fire services, Sacred Heart Miracle Camp, First Book literacy campaign, and other Escambia County organizations. For more information, go to www.BeulahSausageFest.com or call (840) 944-3167
21st Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival
April 12-13, 2008
The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival began 21 years ago as a result of a united effort between the Association of Retarded Citizens of Baldwin County (ARCBC) and the Loxley Elementary School. It has grown from a few crafters and food vendors, to over 160 arts and craft exhibitors, a dozen different food vendors, an exciting carnival, wonderful children's games, antique auto show, animal riding and petting exhibits and live music. Of course, strawberry shortcake is still king! Loxley, AL. (251) 550-2003; www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org
5th Annual White Sands Music Festival
April 17-19, 2008
Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry hosts this annual event featuring three days of world-class blue grass music. Jump into a jam session taking place in the campground or sit down to the table for some genuine southern cookin’ featuring fresh-from-the farm produce from local vendors. This event attracts thousands of music fans so be sure to get tickets early. $20 per person per day or $50 per person for a three-day pass in advance and $55 per person for three-day pass at the door. (850) 994-6000; www.farmersopry.com
Earth Day Pensacola
April 19, 2008
Bayview Park (East Hill). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.earthdaypensacola.org
Pensacola Community Soulfest
April 19, 2008
Enjoy great soul music at this annual event held 10 a.m. to dusk in the West Pensacola Ballpark, 600 N. “W” Street. Tickets are $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under. (850) 438-4882
Crawfish Festival on Portofino Boardwalk
April 18-20, 2008
Have fun in the sun with a ton of crawfish and live music throughout the weekend. (850) 932-1500; www.visitpensacolabeach.com
Interstate Mullet Toss
April 25-27, 2008
The Flora-Bama Lounge on the Florida-Alabama state line hosts this wacky annual tournament that has participants compete in an actual mullet toss. Live music, food, and drinks accompany this weekend. Call (850) 492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com
Goombay Gulf Coast
April 26, 2008
Feel the rhythm of some of the best regional and international reggae, calypso, steel drum bands and Caribbean music around. Stilt-walkers, African dance and drum presentations, and a variety of activities will celebrate grassroots ties to the local African American community. (850) 207-0206; www.goombaygulfcoast.com |