Pensacola Seafood Festival Activities

In addition to seafood, entertainment, and arts and crafts vendors, the Pensacola Seafood Festival offers a number of additional activities throughout the weekend.

* Local artist Jan Kurtz, who created the artwork for the festival, will be available to sign posters at the gazebo in Seville Square. The event poster will be available for sale for $25 at the official merchandise booth during the 2010 Pensacola Seafood Festival. Signing times are as follows: Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

*The Fiesta Seafood Grille features cooking demonstrations in Seville Square near the gazebo. Join Energy Services of Pensacola as they feature local chefs who share their secrets for preparing your favorite mouthwatering cuisine with an emphasis in fresh seafood. The Fiesta Seafood Grille is sponsored by Distinctive Kitchens.

Friday, September 24
6 p.m. - Join Chef Curtis Flower, of Distinctive Kitchens, as he demonstrates how to prepare Spanish paella and pair it with various Spanish wines.

Saturday, September 25
Noon - Jackson's
1 p.m. - Portabello Market
2 p.m. - Fish House
3 p.m. - The Grand Marlin
4 p.m. - H2O

Sunday, September 26
Noon - Nancy's Haute Affairs
1 p.m. - Jerry's Cajun Cafe
2 p.m. - Flounders Chowder House
3 p.m. - Dharma Blue

*Looking for a little exercise? Don't forget about the Pensacola Seafood Festival 5K Run/Walk. Click here for more information.

*Splash Dogs Competition - Dock jumping for dogs is fast becoming one of America's most popular outdoor events. Pets compete for distance, diving from a dock into a 25 foot pool. The Splash Dogs event is open to any dog/handler team who wishes to enter. There are many waves to enter on Saturday and Sunday. You may register online at the Splash Dogs website or on-site. Competitive dogs are ONLY allowed in Pensacola News Journal Pelican Park (Bartram Park) at 211 Bayfront Parkway.

*Children can visit the children's area in Bartram Park to enjoy fun-filled activities designed with them in mind. Fiesta and Babin House of Party will host the children's area in Pensacola News Journal Pelican Park (Bartram Park), and will be open and will be open Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here to visit Babin House of Party online. Express your artistic side with hands-on crafts including sand art and mullet painting. Activities such as a rock climbing wall, inflatable human hamster balls and jump houses will be on-site. Enjoy free activities such as group game, the giant parachute and a bubble tower. The famous Candy Cannon will be shooting candy Saturday and Sunday to satisfy your sweet tooth.