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The Fall Festival Season is upon us, and the November calendar is overflowing with chances to get out and enjoy the cool weather. It’s a great opportunity to relax before the hectic holiday season begins. There is something for everyone, with festivals of all sizes and themes 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.com homepage for easy weekend access!
11th Annual Foo Foo Festival: October 31 – November 11
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 dose of Southern sophistication. Some events are FREE, and some events do require a ticket. More information about each event can be found on the specific event’s info page. If the event does require a ticket, info regarding the price and where to obtain a ticket can be found on the event’s page.
Click Here for the full schedule and ticketing information!
64th Annual Pensacola Greek Festival: November 3 – 5
Pensacola Greek Festival, 1720 W. Garden St, Pensacola, FL
The Pensacola Greek Festival, hosted by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, is back for the first time since celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019. 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.
12th Annual Fairhope Film Festival: November 7 – 10
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 within walking distance of each other around the 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 show. Click Here to buy your ticket now!
40th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival: November 7 – 17
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 40th 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 all over 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!
3rd Annual Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Beer Festival: November 9 – 10
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.