Bands on the Beach
May-September, 2008
During the summer season, enjoy the free Bands on the Beach (formerly known as Blues on the Beach) concert series featuring an exciting line-up of bands performing each Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Concerts are provided by the Santa Rosa Island Authority. (850) 932-1500; www.visitpensacolabeach.com

24th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Creole Fiesta
May 2-4, 2008
Held in Historic Bartram Park, the Crawfish Creole Fiesta is an annual celebration of the Cajun influence in the Northwest Florida Community. The event is one of the largest crawfish boils in state, with authentic bayou country entertainment and an expanded children and families’ activities area. Call (850) 433-6512 or visit www.fiestaoffiveflags.org

Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival
May 2-4, 2008
The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival blends premium wines, gourmet food, and Gulf Coast culture into a sophisticated, educational, and entertaining weekend-long event. Orange Beach, AL (800) 239-9880; www.southernbreeze.com/winefest

Penwheels Fiesta Fishing Rodeo
May 3, 2008. Time 9 a.m. till noon
Location: The Chester Jantz Pond. This fishing rodeo is for special needs individuals... a lot of fun for all. www.fiestaoffiveflags.org/Penwheels.html

5th Annual Outside Art Fair
May 17-18, 2008
The Arts Council of Northwest Florida celebrates the warm spring weather with nearly 100 local artists, live entertainment, good food and children’s activities at Bartram Park. Free admission. (850) 432-9906; www.artsnwfl.org.

Evenings in Olde Seville Square
May-August, 2008
This summer concert series fills historic Seville Square Thursdays in downtown Pensacola with thousands of music fans and every type of music from big band to jazz to rock-n-roll. Bring a blanket or chairs. Free admission. (850) 438-6505