The Fall Festival Season is overflowing with chances to get out and enjoy the cool weather. It’s a great chance to relax before the hectic holiday season gets into full swing and there is something for everyone with festivals of all sizes and themes being offered across the Scenic 98 Coastal Area.

In addition to the Top 5 below, don’t miss our breakdown of the upcoming weekend’s events across the Scenic 98 Coastal Area in the newsletter’s Tidbits and Best Bets section every Wednesday morning. The Tidbits and Best Bets calendar is also hosted on the Scenic98Coastal.comhomepage for easy access all weekend long!

12^thAnnual Foo Foo Festival: October 30 – November 10

Foo Foo Festival, Multiple Venues, Pensacola, FL

Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration of culturally creative happenings, events, and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to beautiful Pensacola for big fun delivered with a hefty does of Southern sophistication. From late-night sets to symphonic swells, Foo Foo Fest has something for everyone. With 12 days of unforgettable arts and culture in Pensacola, FL, there’s only one thing you need to do: Plan nothing. Discover everything.

Click Here for the full schedule and ticketing information!

65^thAnnual Pensacola Greek Festival: November 7 - 9

Pensacola Greek Festival, 1720 W. Garden St, Pensacola, FL

The Pensacola Greek Festival, hosted by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, is back for its 65th anniversary celebration.  From its humble beginnings in 1959 as a simple luncheon, the Pensacola Greek Festival has evolved into a 3-day celebration of Greek culture offering food, music, dancing, and much more to enjoy with 20,000 new friends!

Admission is Free! Click Here for more information.

12^thAnnual Fairhope Film Festival: November 13 - 16

Fairhope Film Festival, Multiple Venues, Fairhope, AL

The Fairhope Film Festival is held each year on the second weekend in November, offering world-class, award-winning films in a unique, picturesque location. Thousands of film lovers will view multiple short and feature films of world class cinema. With panels moderated by industry insiders, the Fairhope Film Festival is a true film lover’s festival with films curated from other film festivals. Most have never been streamed nor seen at your local multiplex. The main festival venues are walking distance of each other around flower-filled downtown area (“Carmel by the Bay”) convenient to restaurants, hotels, locally owned shops and the town bluffs, boasting sweeping views of Mobile Bay.

Tickets are limited for each showing. Click Here to buy your ticket now!

41^stAnnual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival: November 6 - 16

Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, Multiple Venues along AL/FL Gulf Coast

Each year Frank Brown Songwriters Festival has over 150 award winning songwriters sharing their stories through the magic of song. The 41st annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from allover the world to have their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics.

The festival is held on 31 stages along the AL / FL Gulf Coast, including free admission to many of the performances. Some venues will charge a small cover.

Click Here for the schedule of performances!

4^thAnnual Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Beer Festival: November 8 & 9

Coastal Alabama Food Truck &Beer Festival, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL

Food Truck Festivals of America is bringing the ultimate food truck and beer experience to Gulf Shores for the 3rd year! Some of the area's most popular food trucks will be dishing out fan favorites from spaghetti sandwiches, fresh from the ocean lobster rolls, mini donuts & fresh lemonade and more. Bring your friends and enjoy music, local craft vendors, face painting and more!

Admission is FREE! Click Here for more information.