September 28, 2026
Dates: October 29 through November 1, 2026.
Saturday festival hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Casino Beach’s Gulfside Pavilion (free to enter).
Why it matters locally: Pensacola Beach is minutes from Gulf Breeze.
Visit Pensacola lists the Pensacola Beach Chamber’s Taste of the Beach Festival with Gulf Coast seafood and southern specialties, 16 restaurant signature dishes (max $10), and Little Chefs Cooking Classes at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday.
Thursday’s Coastal Sunset Cruise (Oct. 29) is a ticketed kickoff—check Visit Pensacola for current cruise details.