Pensacola Seafood Festival postponed until Nov. 6-8, 2021

Last updated on August 25th, 2020 at 03:06 pm

PENSACOLA — The 2020 Pensacola Seafood Festival, originally scheduled for September 25-27, has been postponed to November 6-8 due to the coronavirus.

“Some festival changes include a modified layout to accommodate increased spacing between vendors, more sanitizing stations throughout the parks, and a smaller entertainment stage featuring local bands,” organizers said in a statement. “Additionally, we are establishing protocol for increased, routine cleaning and disinfection of all dining areas and beverage booths.”

“At this time, even with the outdoor nature of this event, we will be recommending the wearing of masks and social distancing whenever possible.”

The festival, which is held in downtown Pensacola’s historic Seville Square, normally kicks off the seafood festival season in Florida and features fresh local seafood from the Gulf of Mexico served by participating restaurants.

Featured local catches include Shrimp, Crawfish, Scallops, Crab, Grouper, Alligator, Calamari, Gumbo, Lobster Rolls, Crawfish Mac’n’Cheese, Grits a YaYa, Seafood Skewers, Kabobs, Crab Cakes, Jambalaya, Etoufee, Coconut Shrimp, Seafood Baskets, Paella, Conch Fritters.

Yum.

The Pensacola Seafood Festival also offers cooking demonstrations, a 5K run/walk, a cost-friendly children’s area, and other activities located in Bartram Park.

More than 170 arts and crafts vendors are scheduled to display their work, making the Pensacola Seafood Festival one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in Northwest Florida.

Admission and entertainment are free

Entertainment Schedule

Live musical performances by local and regional acts will be held throughout the festival in Fountain Park, adjacent to Seville Square.

The 2020 entertainment lineup has not yet been announced.

Friday

5 pm — TBA

7 pm — TBA

9 pm — TBA

Saturday

5 pm — TBA

7 pm — TBA

9 pm — TBA

Sunday

1 pm — TBA

3 pm — TBA

Seafood Grill Schedule

2019 Schedule — Chefs from the following restaurants shared recipes in the festivals outdoor demo kitchen last year.

Friday

5:30 pm — The Wine Bar

Saturday

12 noon — Constant Tea and Coffee

1 pm — South Market

2 pm — Big Top Brewery

3 pm — IQ Eatery

4 pm — Boneheads Fire Grilled

Sunday

12 noon — Culinary Productions

1 pm — Alcaniz Kitchen and Tap

2 pm — Classic City Cooking

3 pm — Sabai Thai

Getting There

See our complete Florida Seafood Festival Calendar

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