This weekend in the Pensacola area is loaded, no matter what your interests are.
A Blue Wahoos home game kicks things off Thursday, Zam’s USA throws a rally Saturday morning with free food and giveaways, and the weekend rounds out with a Japanese cultural festival, a grand opening, live music, a bartender championship, and a stacked local fight card.
This weekend in the Pensacola area is loaded. A Blue Wahoos home game kicks things off Thursday, Zam’s USA throws a rally Saturday morning with free food and giveaways, and the weekend rounds out with a Japanese cultural festival, a grand opening, live music, a bartender championship, and a stacked local fight card.
Here is everything worth getting out of the house for this week.
- Date: Thursday, August 20
- Time: Game time TBD, check milb.com/pensacola for first pitch
- Location: Blue Wahoos Stadium, Admiral Fetterman Field, Pensacola
The Blue Wahoos are home this week against the Knoxville Smokies, so if you need a reason to get downtown before the weekend even starts, this is it. Grab a seat along the water and catch a game before the rest of the weekend gets busy.
Savoy Marketplace Grand Opening
- Date: Friday, August 21
- Location: 301 N De Villiers St, Pensacola
The long-awaited Savoy Marketplace opens its doors in the Belmont DeVilliers neighborhood, bringing a new mix of local vendors under one roof. It is the next phase of the Savoy Place project that already brought Great Harvest Bread Company to the block.
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: 7 to 10 a.m.
- Location: Zam’s, 404 Brent Lane, Pensacola
Zam’s is kicking off Saturday morning with a full rally for the first 100 guests. Free coffee with purchase from 7 to 8 a.m., BOGO burritos and bowls from 8 to 9 a.m., and a free breakfast burrito from 9 to 10 a.m. Flag wavers and an EDM DJ will keep the energy going all morning.
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
- Location: Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola
BonFest returns for another year of Japanese and Okinawan culture, food, music, and dance, this time at a new home at Sanders Beach with more room for performances and vendors. It is free and open to the whole family.
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Location: 1680 Airport Blvd, Pensacola
Florida blue and Healthy Beginnings presents a community baby shower open to expecting and new parents in the area, with resources and support for families. Check the event page for full details before you head out.
- Date: Friday, August 21
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach
The Goo Goo Dolls bring their summer tour to The Wharf with special guest Neon Trees. It is a short drive from Pensacola for anyone looking to make a night of it on the coast.
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Location: The Handlebar, 319 N Tarragona St, Pensacola
Ska favorites Save Ferris close out the weekend with a live show at The Handlebar. A solid way to send off the weekend before the work week starts back up.
O’Riley’s 9th Annual Bartender Championship
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
- Location: O’Riley’s Irish Pub, Palafox Street, Pensacola
Some of the best bartenders in Pensacola go head to head for the title at O’Riley’s ninth annual championship. Come watch the competition and see who takes the crown this year.
Island Fights 57: The Forgotten Show
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola
Island Fights 57 brings a stacked local fight card to the Bay Center, with ten announced matchups on the night. Tickets are available through the Island Fights website or Ticketmaster.
Vince Gill at the Saenger Theatre
- Date: Saturday, August 22
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Saenger Theatre, 118 S Palafox Place, Pensacola
Vince Gill brings his 50 Years from Home Tour to the Saenger, marking a milestone five decades in music.
As always, thanks to The Dog House for serving up our weekly Top 10.
Less than two weeks left to get your hands on August’s burger of the month!
The Rodeo Burger:
- 2 beef patties
- Cheddar cheese
- Gouda cheese
- 2 onion rings
- Crispy bacon
- BBQ aioli
Available… until it’s not!
Are you joining us for a bite this week?
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