37th Annual Shrimp Festival
October 9-12, 2008
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is held each year during the second full weekend in October on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama.  The Festival is one of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals featuring over 300 vendors that offer fine art, arts and crafts, a retail marketplace and of course, SHRIMP! www.nationalshrimpfestival.com

Pensacola Interstate Fair
October 16-26, 2008
The Pensacola Interstate Fair features big-name entertainment in addition to games, rides, agricultural and education-oriented exhibits and displays. General admission: $8 for ages 12 and older, $2 ages 4-11, free for ages 3 and under. Admission price includes entertainment. 6655 Mobile Highway. (850) 944-4500; www.pensacolafair.com

18th Annual Historic Haunted House Walking Tours
October 18-19, 2008
A family favorite for Halloween, the narrated tours are led by costumed guides, visiting more than 50 different sites around the Seville and North Hill historic districts. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Make reservations early by calling the Pensacola Historical Society. (850) 433-1559; www.pensacolahistory.org/ghostwalk.htm

Pensacola International Film Festival
October 31-November 2, 2008
Three days of great films, awards and celebrity appearances. Submissions include feature films, documentaries, animations and shorts. (850) 456-3333; www.pensacolafilmfestival.com

16th Annual Old Farmhouse Christmas Arts, Crafts and Antique Show!
October 31-November 2, 2008
Enjoy live music and holiday shopping with more than 100 vendors featuring everything from pottery to water fountains to antiques and baked goods. Families love the cow tour on hayrides available each day. Pony rides available Saturday and Sunday. Parking and admission are free. 9615 N. Loop Road (off Blue Angel Pkwy). (850) 492-7502