September is shaping up to be an excellent month for the Scenic 98 Coastal community with temperatures (hopefully) starting to cool off, football season in full swing, and a packed slate of events to enjoy. 

In addition to the Top 5 below, we have linked to other September Events on our radar at the end of the article. As always, be sure to check out the Tidbits and Best Bets section of the newsletter and at Scenic98Coastal.com to see everything going on this upcoming weekend.

12th Annual Bulls on The Beach: September 4 – 6

12^th Annual Bulls on the Beach, Flora-Bama, Perdido Key 

Bulls On The Beach is one of Flora-Bama's most anticipated events of the year! Bring the family out to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with three nights of live rodeo action featuring Professional Bull Riders from all around the country! A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 

​Tickets are still available. Click Here for more information!

29th Annual Emerald Coast Beer Festival: September 6

29^th Annual Emerald Coast Beer Festival, Seville Quarter, Pensacola, FL 

The Emerald Coast Beer Festival is back for its 29th year! Pensacola's largest and oldest craft beer tasting event. This year's festival will feature breweries all around the Gulf Coast area, including 50+ microbreweries and another 50-100 represented by their distributors. In addition to the microbreweries, there will be 10+ homebrew clubs providing beer. The festival will also feature live music, food trucks, and a variety of other activities.

VIP and General Admission Tickets are still available. Click Here for tickets!

2025 Gulf Coast Jazz Festival Fall Edition: September 19–21

2025 Gulf Coast Jazz Festival Fall Edition, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola, FL

The 9^th Annual Gulf Coast Jazz Festival brings three days of smooth jazz on the water at the Pensacola Community Maritime Park. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and umbrellas, and enjoy eight hours of non-stop Jazz! No grills, glass containers, or children under 18. Food Vendors will be on-site all three days. 

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Lake Street Dive – Good Together Tour: September 23

Lake Street Dive – Good Together Tour, Saenger Theatre, Pensacola, FL

Dive into the soulful sounds of Lake Street Dive, where every note is a journey and every melody a revelation. With a blend of jazz, pop, folk, and R&B, this dynamic quartet delivers a musical experience that transcends genres and captivates hearts with support from rock band The Lemon Twigs. From the smoky allure of Rachael Price’s vocals to the virtuoso instrumentation of the band, Lake Street Dive invites you to a sonic adventure where each song tells a story and every performance is a celebration.

Tickets are still available. Click Here for more information!

2025 Pensacola Seafood Festival: September 26–28

2024 Pensacola Seafood Festival, Downtown Pensacola, FL

The Pensacola Seafood Festival is a FREE community event hosted by Fiesta Pensacola.  Savor delicious seafood, enjoy live music by the bay all weekend, and immerse yourself in historic downtown Pensacola. This festival is one of the largest arts and crafts fairs in northwest Florida, with more than 150 artisans and craftsmen who travel from around the country to participate, in addition to local restaurants and vendors. 

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