Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 932-2257
www.visitpensacola.com
The Santa Rosa Island Authority presents "Sounds of Summer," a summer concert series to keep your hips swaying and your fingers snapping all summer long. The free concerts will be held three nights a week at the Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, overlooking the pristine Santa Rosa Sound. Local musicians will entertain families from 6-8 p.m. most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

August 5-7 2011

Willy Wonka
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
Eccentric, mercurial, whimsical and occasionally sinister candy wizard Willy Wonka is planning to retire, and the time has come to choose his successor. He distributes five golden tickets in his candy bars and invites the finders to visit his mysterious factory, in hopes of finding a worthy young person to continue his legacy. This enchanting musical features all the popular songs from the classic film of Roald Dahl’s magical book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

August 9-11 2011

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
With the aid of a trusty self-help book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch enjoys a riotous rise up the corporate ladder by memorizing what the book says. Can he get the promotion, the corner office and the girl, or will he learn balancing business and pleasure can be precarious—but hilarious and oh, so much fun?

August 12-14 2011

Willy Wonka
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
Eccentric, mercurial, whimsical and occasionally sinister candy wizard Willy Wonka is planning to retire, and the time has come to choose his successor. He distributes five golden tickets in his candy bars and invites the finders to visit his mysterious factory, in hopes of finding a worthy young person to continue his legacy. This enchanting musical features all the popular songs from the classic film of Roald Dahl’s magical book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

August 16-18 & 23-25 2011

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
With the aid of a trusty self-help book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch enjoys a riotous rise up the corporate ladder by memorizing what the book says. Can he get the promotion, the corner office and the girl, or will he learn balancing business and pleasure can be precarious—but hilarious and oh, so much fun?

SEPTEMBER
June 10 - September 11 2011

Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 932-2257
www.visitpensacola.com
The Santa Rosa Island Authority presents "Sounds of Summer," a summer concert series to keep your hips swaying and your fingers snapping all summer long. The free concerts will be held three nights a week at the Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, overlooking the pristine Santa Rosa Sound. Local musicians will entertain families from 6-8 p.m. most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

September 2011

Panhandle Butterfly House
Navarre, FL
(850) 623-3868
www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org
This seasonal exhibit offers the opportunity to observe native butterfly species in all stages of their life cycles in addition to viewing their host and nectar plants. This year, other types of insects will be on display. Open seasonally from 10am to 3pm, Thursday through Saturday, through Labor Day.

September 2-4 2011

Bamboo Willie's Jamaican Festival
Bamboo Willie's
Pensacola Beach, FL
www.bamboowillies.com
Enjoy Jamaican food booths, merchant sidewalk sale, bath rub races, and two stages of great entertainment.

September 18 2011

23rd Annual Dr. H.C. White Golf Tournament
Fort Walton Beach Municipal Golf Course
Fort Walton Beach, FL
www.fwbchamber.org
Funding endowments to provide scholarships to Northwest Florida State College and University of West Florida. Prizes include an overnight stay in Jacksonville, FL and a chance to win a new car from Sam Taylor Cadillac with a hole in one.

September 21-25 2011

2011 Emerald Coast Fall Volleyball Classic
The Boardwalk
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
(850) 243-2555
www.emeraldcoastvolleyball.com
Come on down to this great volleyball tournament! There are three different formats: 1) Fudpucker 4 Player - two-day event with Pool Play on Saturday and Playoffs on Sunday, 2) Best of the Beach - one-day doubles event with individuals playing with different partners throughout the day utilizing rally scoring, and 3) Double Draw - one-day doubles event with players blind drawing for partners and playing with that partner all day, Pool Play followed by playoffs.

September 23-25 2011

34th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival
Seville Square
Pensacola, FL
www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
With more than 180 arts and crafts vendors, the Pensacola Seafood Festival is also one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in Northwest Florida. Live musical performances by local and regional acts will be held throughout the festival in Fountain Park adjacent to Seville Square.

September 28 - October 3 2011

Pensacola Beach Songwriters' Festival
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 341-0889
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is a unique music event that showcases the songs that touch our daily lives, performed by the person that wrote them. Hear the stories that brought the birth of these songs to life. The beautiful white sands, the stages, the unique culture of Pensacola Beach combined with the Songwriters' should create a high-lite in your year. Many styles of music for your enjoyment.

September 30 - October 2 2011

The Woman In Black
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
In this ghost story, Arthur Kipps hopes to purge the evil spirit that haunts him by hiring an actor to recount the terrifying events that occurred when he attended to the estate of an elderly recluse in a remote English Village.

OCTOBER

September 28- October 3 2011

Pensacola Beach Songwriters' Festival
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 341-0889
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is a unique music event that showcases the songs that touch our daily lives, performed by the person that wrote them. Hear the stories that brought the birth of these songs to life. The beautiful white sands, the stages, the unique culture of Pensacola Beach combined with the Songwriters' should create a high-lite in your year. Many styles of music for your enjoyment.
September 30 - October 2 2011

The Woman In Black
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
In this ghost story, Arthur Kipps hopes to purge the evil spirit that haunts him by hiring an actor to recount the terrifying events that occurred when he attended to the estate of an elderly recluse in a remote English Village.

October 2011

Destin Fishing Rodeo
DestinFishingRodeo.org
The Destin Rodeo is the ultimate fishing tournament for anglers of all kinds. More than 30,000 anglers compete throughout the month of October for over $100,000 in prizes ranging from trophies, merchandise and bonds.

October 1 2011

16th Annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 380-0741
www.sritri.org
A triathlon along Pensacola Beach for seasoned athletes. The Sea Turtle is offered for kids.

October 1-2 2011

4th Annual Art & Wine Weekend
Pensacola Beach, FL
(850) 932-1500
www.visitpensacolabeach.com
With a stroke of a brush and a pop of a cork, Pensacola Beach will transform into an artist's village with painters, potters, and jewelry makers displaying and crafting all weekend as part of the Pensacola Beach Chamber's third annual Art and Wine Weekend.

October 6-8 2011

The Woman In Black
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
In this ghost story, Arthur Kipps hopes to purge the evil spirit that haunts him by hiring an actor to recount the terrifying events that occurred when he attended to the estate of an elderly recluse in a remote English Village.

October 13-16 2011

DeLuna Fest
Casino Beach
Pensacola Beach, FL
(888) 9DELUNA
www.delunafest.com
The second annual outdoor music festival on the beach features an impressive lineup, including Weezer, Mute Math and Big Boi.

October 15 2011

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight
Saenger Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 595-3880
www.pensacolasaenger.com
This one man show is always fresh with material gleaned from Mark Twain's writings and reveals Hal Holbrook's rare ability to portray both the wit and witticism of this country's finest author. Hal Holbrook has appeared in nearly 40 films - the most recent won him an Academy Award nomination for his role in Into the Wild. Don't miss this opportunity to see Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain Tonight!

October 20-23 2011

2011 Florida State HOG Rally
Emerald Grande (host)
Destin & Ft. Walton Beach, FL
(352) 383-8673
www.flstatehogrally.com
There are lots of events and vendors for everyone's enjoyment. Registration is $25.

October 20-30 2011

Pensacola Interstate Fair
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
Pensacola, FL
(850) 944-4500
www.pensacolafair.com
The Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc. is the largest and most exciting event held on the Gulf Coast! The Fair serves the useful purpose of providing the facilities for the Agricultural, Educational, Scientific, Livestock, Cultural, Commercial and Industrial resources of surrounding counties and states. Being of an Interstate character attracts and receives exhibits and participants from all over the country!The Pensacola Interstate Fair is a star-spangled parade of exhibits and features arranged and planned for everyone's supreme satisfaction!

October 22 2011

Chris Tomlin in Concert
Pensacola Civic Center
Pensacola, FL
(800) 745-3000
www.pensacolaciviccenter.com
Contemporary Christian music powerhouse Chris Tomlin is scheduled to perform at the Pensacola Civic Center on Saturday, October 22, 2011. The singer/songwriter is a three-time Gospel Music Association male vocalist of the year, two-time GMA artist of the year, and two-time Grammy Award nominee, along with special guests Louie Giglio. Tickets on sale now! Ticket price is $28. Tickets are available at The Pensacola Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Charge By Phone (800) 745-3000, or www.ticketmaster.com.

October 28-30 2011

A Night of Jekyll & Hyde
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-2042
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, "Jekyll & Hyde" is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brillant doctor whose experiements transform him into a sadistic murderer. Highlights from the Broadway musical presented in concert.

NOVEMBER

November 4-6 2011
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
Seville Square
Pensacola, FL
www.ggaf.org
Hosting more than 200 fine arts and craft exhibitors from around the country, this festival attracts 150,000 art fans to Pensacola's historic Seville Square in Downtown Pensacola. Also features a children's art festival and exceptional food and drink. Consistently ranked in the top 100 fine art and craft shows in the Art Fair Source Book.

November 11-12 2011

Blue Angels Homecoming Show
Pensacola Naval Airstation
Pensacola, FL
www.visitpensacola.com
(850) 453-3955
Watch the Blue Angels perform their annual homecoming show behind the Naval museum. The pilots sign autographs after the show. Over 100,000 people are expected to view the show daily. Visitors are directed to the air field parking from both gates, but are encouraged to use the shuttle parking lot to avoid very long walks. Buses will make the rounds, taking patrons to and from the airshow site. Traffic is well handled and clears the base easily after the show.

November 11-13 2011

13 the Musical
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 595-3880
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
In this hilarious, high energy musical, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive school. Instead, his parents get divorced and he;s forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, where the star quarterback threatens to ruin him and his only friend stops talking to him.

November 13 11

Pensacola Marathon
Admiral Mason Park
Pensacola, FL
(850) 434-2800
www.pensacolamarathon.com
This 26.2-mile scenic USATF-certified course is one of the last Boston Marathon Qualifiers in the Southeast. The course begins and ends in historic downtown and winds along Pensacola Bay.

November 17-20 2011

13 the Musical
Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 595-3880
www.pensacolalittletheatre.com
In this hilarious, high energy musical, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive school. Instead, his parents get divorced and he;s forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, where the star quarterback threatens to ruin him and his only friend stops talking to him.

November 19 2011

The 150th Anniversary of the Bombardment of Pensacola Bay
Fort Pickens
Pensacola, FL
www.visitpensacolabeach.com
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the bombardment of Pensacola Bay, the National Park Service will offer candlelight tours of historic Fort Pickens from 5 to 7pm.

November 25 2011

Elf Parade
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
(850) 434-5371
www.visitpensacola.com
Holiday sights, sounds, and smells turn Downtown Pensacola into a magical wonderland of festivities from November through the end of the year.

November 30 2011

My Fair Lady
Saenger Theatre
Pensacola, FL
(850) 595-3880
www.pensacolasaenger.com
Big League Productions, Inc. presents a sparkling new production of the musical by which all others are measured! Based on Shaw's play and Pascal's movie "Pygmalion," with book music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, My Fair Lady is triumphant. With Wouldn't It Be Loverly?, With a Little Bit of Luck, The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live, Get Me to the Church on Time, and I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, it's no wonder everyone - not just Henry Higgins - falls in love with Eliza Doolittle.

DECEMBER

December 10 2011
Pensacola Christmas Parade Dec 10, 2011
5:15pm
Downtown Pensacola
(850) 434-1234
Spring & Garden Streets Pensacola, FL 32502 The Christmas Parade includes local bands from every high school in Escambia County, the nationally renowned Blue Angels flight team, groups from around the region, and as far away as Houston and New Orleans. The Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade profits go to local high school band booster organizations to assist in the purchasing of uniforms and equipment and funding of travel expenses. Preceding the parade is the popular 1.2 miles Christmas Parade Dash, sponsored by the Pensacola Runners Association. With nearly 400 participants each year, the Dash uses the Cox Pensacola Christmas parade route just prior to the start of the parade. The race begins at 5:00 pm and is a maze through the downtown area lined with thousands of people cheering. The course ends at Plaza Ferdinand where a large candy cane is handed to each finisher. For more information on the Christmas Parade Dash, please visit www.pensacolarunners.com.

December 16 - 18 2011

Winterfest Trolley Tours
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
(850) 435-0914
www.visitpensacola.com
Trolleys and double-decker buses act as theaters taking passengers to a series of interactive performances at 22 locations along a two-mile route in historic Downtown Pensacola. Dozens of local businesses and residents bring to life favorite characters of the season.

December 31 2011

Ring in the New Year at Seville
Seville Quarter
Pensacola, FL
(850) 434-6211
www.visitpensacola.com
Seville's legendary New Year's Eve party will feature live entertainment. All guests receive party favors and enjoy a midnight toast.

Pensacola Pelican Drop - Countdown to 2011
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
(850) 435-1673
www.visitpensacola.com
Festivities kick off at 5pm on New Year's Eve and continue until 12:30am. Throughout the evening the giant Pelican (14 feet tall with a 20 foot wing span) is perched above the celebration on a 100 foot platform at the intersection of Palafox and Government Streets. Although Palafox and Government Street will be closed to traffic, area restaurants will be open and additional vendors will be providing refreshments (no alcohol sales). Live performances on three outdoor stages provide ongoing entertainment throughout the evening. The popular kids' area will be expanding this year and will feature the special kids' countdown at 8pm with confetti and the "bubble stomp." At the stroke of midnight, the whole city celebrates as the Pelican descends amidst fireworks and more confetti.