This weekend, Pensacola celebrates the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival, raises a glass to six decades of Sir Richard’s, and bites into juicy summer at Gary’s Peach Festival.
From a Pride bar crawl to a children’s chorus heading to Carnegie Hall, this weekend has a little something for everyone.
Here’s the top 10 for the weekend.
JUNETEENTH: A FAMILY REUNION FOR THE CULTURE FESTIVAL
The Watson Family Foundation presents the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival, a powerful celebration of freedom, unity, culture, and community. Expect live performances, an interactive game show, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ inflatable games, face painting, spades and dominoes tables, and art and African clothing vendors. More than a festival, it’s a family reunion for the culture.
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 12:00pm–6:00pm
- Location: Museum Plaza, Downtown Pensacola
PEACH FESTIVAL AT GARY’S BREWERY
A juicy summer celebration takes over Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten with local vendors, food trucks, Lazy Day Farm’s petting zoo, craft beer, and peach-themed treats. Family-friendly fun and summer vibes all weekend long.
- Dates: Saturday–Sunday, June 13–14
- Time: Saturday 12:00pm–7:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm–6:00pm
- Location: Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten, 208 Newman Ave
SIR RICHARD’S 60TH BIRTHDAY OYSTER BASH
Sir Richard’s Public House celebrates 60 years with a Birthday Oyster Bash. Join in for fresh oysters, cold drinks, and birthday celebrations all afternoon long. Plus, they’re toasting 150 years of Budweiser at the same time, so come raise a glass to six decades of one of Pensacola’s beloved spots. Oysters are available until sold out, so come early.
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: Starting at 1:00pm (until oysters sell out)
- Location: Sir Richard’s Public House
PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS CARNEGIE HALL SENDOFF
Celebrate the talented young singers of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus as they prepare to take the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This free public concert is a heartfelt sendoff to honor the chorus before they head north for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Open to the entire community.
- Date: Thursday, June 11
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Pleitz Auditorium, First Baptist Church of Pensacola, 500 N Palafox St
Kick off Pride season with a downtown bar crawl starting at B Side at Vinyl Music Hall. Six hours of stops, drinks, music, and community across some of Pensacola’s favorite spots. Grab your crew and celebrate.
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 4:00pm–10:00pm
- Location: Starting at B Side at Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola
MOVIES IN THE PARK: LILO & STITCH
The free summer movie series continues with the live-action Lilo & Stitch on the big screen under the stars. Pre-show fun includes music, yard games, crafts, food trucks, concessions, inflatable waterslides, and face painting. A perfect family night out.
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 6:00pm–9:30pm
- Location: Hunter Amphitheater, Community Maritime Park
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING & EXPANSION
A new chapter begins at Unique Boutique with the expansion of their downtown shop and the addition of a brand-new furniture and home gallery next door. The celebration includes the launch of their exclusive Garden & Gulf clothing line, local artisan vendors including Coastal Shell, Cheryl Jones, Jordan Baked Goods, and The Brit & Belle Discount Diamond Brokers. Ribbon cutting Friday at 10:00am with the Greater Pensacola and Gulf Coast Minority Chambers of Commerce. Snacks, bottled water, discounts, door prizes, and Mikey’s Gong Show Kitchen Food Truck onsite both days.
- Dates: Friday–Saturday, June 12–13
- Time: Friday 10:00am–6:00pm (ribbon cutting at 10:00am), Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm
- Location: Unique Boutique
GOLDEN HOUR X ODD COLONY CLOTHING SWAP
New season, new wardrobe. Drop off your gently used clothing at either Odd Colony or Golden Hour between June 12–13 (12:00pm–8:00pm) to receive a ticket for the swap. Contributors get early access from 4–5pm; everyone else welcome 5–7pm. Golden Hour will be onsite with a special pop-up featuring their kombucha.
- Date: Sunday, June 14
- Time: 4:00pm–7:00pm (Contributors 4–5pm, Open 5–7pm)
- Location: Odd Colony Brewing, 260 N Palafox
PUPS & PINOT: FATHER’S DAY EDITION
Celebrate Father’s Day the WolfGang way with drinks, charcuterie, and your dog right by your side. This laid-back evening at Bodacious Brews includes a charcuterie board for two humans, two complimentary drinks (red wine, white wine, or beer), and a barkcuterie board for up to two pups, plus a WolfGang dog bandana, a sweet treat from Bubba’s Sweet Spot, and access to a creative corner for photos. Limited spots, $75 per ticket.
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Location: Bodacious Brew Thru, 16 W Main St
Six months of wedding planning packed into one evening at Sanders Beach. Sample food, sip mocktails and refreshments, meet florists, photographers, DJs, planners, venues, and more. Browse bridal fashion and book vendors with show-only specials and exclusive offers.
- Date: Sunday, June 14
- Time: 4:00pm–7:00pm
- Location: Sanders Beach
Local Pulse Top 10 Delivered by The Dog House
It’s a cheeseburger summer!
While you make your plans for the weekend ahead, don’t forget the littlest members of your party crew.
Burgers, dogs, and fries are our tried and true recipe for an all around smile filled summer.
See you soon!
