PENSACOLA BEACH AIRSHOW- Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
Wednesday, July 9 – “Breakfast with the Blues”
Around 7:30 a.m., the Blue Angels mark their flight paths by circling overhead.
Thursday, July 10 – Practice Flight
At 2 p.m., the Blue Angels conduct an over-water practice session.
Friday, July 11 – Full Dress Rehearsal
Demonstrations begin at approximately 10:30 a.m.; Blue Angels fly at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 – Official Pensacola Beach Air Show
Same schedule as Friday’s rehearsal.
As always, get there early; stay hydrated; no glass containers; no drones; and leave only your footprints. CLICK HERE
BLUE MARLIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP- Fri/Sat, weigh-ins 5pm-8pm, Marlin Circle, The Wharf, Orange Beach
The Greatest Show in Sportfishing is unlike any other fishing tournament with huge fish and even bigger purses. It is the final leg of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series, so don’t miss the chance to witness this year’s tournament fleet and prized catches. Come early to try your hand at the St. Jude Fighting Chair Challenge — a real sportfishing fighting chair that is similar to “tug-o-war” against a friend while raising money for the kids at St. Jude. CLICK HERE
8th Annual MOB MUSIC FEST- Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 3pm-8pm, Cathedral Square and The Temple, Downtown Mobile
This exciting, family-friendly event remains free and open to the public, showcasing the best in local, regional, and national talent across two premier stages. A diverse mix of Hip Hop, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Funk, Indie, Soul, Blues, Rock, and Southern Soul, reflecting Mobile’s rich cultural roots and musical influence. Headliners include Dennis “Finger Roll” Nelson, Meridith Hicks, 2$ Fabo, Sonia Daniels and Nikeland & Ebony Nichols. CLICK HERE
FOREVER OZZY: TRIBUTE TO OZZY OSBOURNE & BLACK SABBATH- Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
LODA ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases our visual, performing, and culinary arts community. Explore local vendors, live music, and captivating art. Plus, visit the Kids' Zone to create a watercolor masterpiece! CLICK HERE
ROLL MOBILE SKATE NIGHT- Fri 6pm-9pm, Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile
During LODA ArtWalk, the City of Mobile is turning the block along Bienville Square into a pop-up skating rink! Please bring your own skates and helmet. Skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, and bicycles are NOT allowed. CLICK HERE
ROARING 1920’s MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, Downtown Pensacola
Solve the mystery of whodunit over a three course meal with the historic theatre as the backdrop. CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART: BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY DAY- Sat 11am-2pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park
Kick off the school year with creativity! The first 100 visitors get FREE backpacks with school supplies. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, bubble and ice painting, making a collage, and more! Free Admission. (Pre-register to blow a glass ornament with Muffinjaw Design - $55). CLICK HERE
RUN FOR HOPE: 5K CHARITY RUN- Sat 7am, Medal of Honor Park, Mobile
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, TWO LOCATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, Pensacola
Join us every Saturday, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine. CLICK HERE
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