This weekend, Pensacola bites into a three-day Watermelon Festival at Gary’s, sips through the Perfect Pour Beer Fest at Perfect Plain, and celebrates Latin American independence at Julio Fest.
From a Cheeseburger in Paradise raft-up at Fort McRee to a two-day furniture blowout at Duh, this weekend has a little summer fun for everyone.
Here’s the top 10 for the weekend.
WATERMELON FESTIVAL AT GARY’S BREWERY
Three days of summer madness at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten with food trucks, local vendors, a petting zoo, and cold brews. Bring your friends, family, and appetite.
- Dates: Friday–Sunday, July 10–12
- Time: Friday 4:00pm–9:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm–9:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm–7:00pm
- Location: Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten, 208 Newman Ave
Perfect Plain Brewing hosts an afternoon of regional craft beer samples, an American-style cookout, live music, and local vendors. Explore the best of Gulf Coast breweries and support local businesses in a lively community atmosphere. Open to the public.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 11:00am–4:00pm
- Location: Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E Garden St
La Costa Latina throws a summer fiesta celebrating the cultures and communities of Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Peru, Puerto Rico, and the USA, all of which celebrate their independence days (and Commonwealth Day) in July. Music, food, community, and cross-cultural pride all in one place.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 2:00pm–9:00pm
- Location: 120 Church St
BRIAN KILMEADE: THE HISTORY, LIBERTY & LAUGHS TOUR
Fox News co-host Brian Kilmeade brings his live stage show to the Saenger for a night of American history, political commentary, and comedy.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 8:00pm
- Location: Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox Place
GIMME GIMME DISCO AT THE HANDLEBAR
Glory Days Presents an ABBA-fueled dance party at The Handlebar spinning ABBA, Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, and all your favorite disco hits from the 70s and 80s. Put on your best disco attire, take a chance, and dance the night away. 18+.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: Doors 8:00pm, show 8:30pm
- Location: The Handlebar, 319 N Tarragona St
The tent is officially up and packed with incredible finds. Expect sofas, dining tables, beds, coffee tables, and so much more from one of Pensacola’s most beloved home stores. Friday everything inside is 50% off, and Saturday remaining items drop to 75% off. Don’t miss this one.
- Dates: Friday–Saturday, July 10–11
- Time: Beginning Friday at 9:00am
- Location: Duh, 501 N 9th Ave
CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE RAFT-UP
The 9th annual raft-up at Fort McRee brings boats together for a day of sun, chef-crafted cheeseburgers, live music by Ben Loftin & The Family, and beachside fun. Register through Eventbrite ahead of time.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 10:00am–5:00pm
- Location: Fort McRee
smoothlettuce presents a multi-genre celebration of Gulf Coast talent at Laguna’s Beach Bar & Grill. Featuring smoothlettuce, Kade Findley, Haylee Wood, 2AR, and more, with live bands, DJs, rappers, and visual artists. For the rowdy ones. 18+.
- Dates: Saturday–Sunday, July 11–12
- Time: 7:00pm–1:00am
- Location: Laguna’s Beach Bar & Grill, 460 Pensacola Beach Blvd
Two days of gems, minerals, fossils, and lapidary rough at the Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola/I-10. Expect amethyst cathedrals ranging from 5″ to 5′, meteorites, fossils, cabochons, and thousands of specimens starting at $5. Free admission, free parking, cash preferred.
- Dates: Saturday–Sunday, July 11–12
- Time: 9:00am–5:00pm
- Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, 8021 Lavelle Way
The weekly Sunday market rolls on with a full lineup of unique vendors ranging from woodworking and mushroom coffee to plants for sale, plus live music. Family- and pet-friendly.
- Date: Sunday, July 12
- Time: 11:30am–3:30pm
- Location: 133–199 N Palafox St
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