Free admissionDowntown PensacolaSept 26–28, 2025
Plan your visit with dates, hours, location, parking, vendors, live music and local tips.
Historic Seville Square Fountain Park and Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola Florida
311 E Government St Pensacola FL 32502
Free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase
Organized by Fiesta Pensacola and proudly sponsored by the Pensacola Ice Flyers
Make the most of your weekend. Book popular activities near the festival
Book a Pensacola Dolphin Cruise Night Glow Kayak after the festival
Expect a wide variety of Gulf seafood prepared onsite by curated vendors. Crowd favorites typically include shrimp oysters crab cakes grouper tacos lobster rolls gumbo jambalaya crawfish boils grits a ya ya paella conch fritters calamari seafood baskets and more. Non seafood options desserts and kid friendly bites are available too.
Free live entertainment runs all weekend with regional and touring acts across genres. The official schedule posts closer to opening day. Arrive early for prime lawn space near the main stage and remember that coolers and pets are not permitted.
Browse one of Northwest Florida’s largest arts and crafts markets with more than 150 artisans and makers. Find handmade jewelry woodwork glass pottery paintings coastal decor and great gift ideas to take home.
Downtown parking lots and garages operate first come first served and most private lots charge a fee that is not associated with the festival. Handicapped parking is available after 5 PM Friday through Sunday at the Port of Pensacola lot at 700 South Barracks Street.
Downtown is walkable from many hotels. Rideshare drop offs near Government Street and Alcaniz Street can reduce traffic delays. If you are driving plan to arrive before lunchtime on Saturday for the easiest parking.
See playful pods and sunset views from the water. These sell out on festival weekends.
Light up the bay with clear kayaks and LED lights. Perfect after festival hours.
