10/14/2026
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On November 6th, one of Florida’s most incredible events…the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival…gets underway in Pensacola, bringing three days of beautiful artwork, live entertainment, delicious food, and family fun to historic Seville Square! Running November 6–8, 2026, this FREE festival brings together more than 200 talented artists from across the country. You can stroll beneath the beautiful old oak trees, exploring colorful tents filled with paintings, handmade pottery, sculptures, jewelry, photography, and all kinds of unique creations available for purchase. Nearby in Historic Pensacola Village, you can watch skilled craftspeople demonstrate old-fashioned trades like woodcarving, weaving, spinning, and engraving. There’s also a huge student art show featuring over 2,000 pieces created by local schoolchildren! Families can visit the Children’s Arts Festival at Bartram Park, where kids enjoy free activities like face painting, clay projects, and sand art. Throughout the weekend, live music fills the air with blues, jazz, bluegrass, Cajun, and more, alongside dance performances. Food vendors serve everything from fresh cinnamon rolls and seafood to barbecue, grilled favorites, and sweet treats. Admission is completely free!