Pensacola’s Gallery Night

Ferdinand Plaza4Have you recently purchased real estate in Pensacola and are looking for fun events in the area? Well, then you are in luck! Gallery Night in Pensacola is a great way to meet people, see the wonderful local art community, and have a blast downtown!

One Friday each month downtown Pensacola shuts down Palafox Street and the entire block fills up with musicians, artists, performers, and people! Several restaurant and bars line Palafox Street and many offer outdoor seating and special deals during Gallery Night. Along with live music, the aroma of delicious cuisine fills the air as restaurants, cafes, and food trucks offer their best menus on this night.

In addition to the wonderful food and music, Gallery Night brings in amazing artists from all over the Gulf Coast, and you can find some amazing finds during this event. Paintings, pottery, and handmade jewelry are just a few of the features that will be on display throughout the evening.

Are you ready for the best part? Admission to Gallery Night is free! The streets close down at 5pm and everyone is welcome to attend. The event wraps up at around 9pm, but many places keep the party going well into the night!

Downtown Pensacola also features a Historic Village, beautiful parks, and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico. If you are thinking of moving to the Gulf Coast and have been looking for real estate in Pensacola or the surrounding area, downtown Pensacola is definitely somewhere you should check out.

Blue Angels are Back!

Blue-Angels-diamond-formatiIf you have recently purchased real estate in Pensacola then you should learn a little bit about what makes Pensacola famous. There are many different features that set Pensacola apart from other areas, but the biggest factor is the Blue Angels.

The Blue Angels bring locals and visitors to Pensacola Beach during the month of July to watch their spectacular air shows and practices. Although, in June, they suffered a fatal accident and needed a break to regroup before getting back in the air. Pensacola and its surrounding communities mourned the loss of Marine Captain Jeff Kuss, but were very excited to see the Blue Angels return to the sky!

This past weekend, on June 16, 2016, they gave Pensacola Beach a wonderful show. Their air shows in Pensacola are free and open to the public. They provide you and your family the opportunity to spend the day on the beach and see why the Blue Angels are so loved in our area. It is a treat to see them flying overhead, and what better way to do that than on the beach?

The airshows may be over, but the team continues to practice. Their practice schedule varies, but the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola Naval Air Station hosts viewing events on Wednesdays during their practice season. At these events you can watch the Blue Angels practice different techniques and members of the team will be available to sign autographs and answer questions.

The Blue Angels have been around since 1946 and aim “to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.” They continue to do this by showcasing their talent and bringing new technique to the air every year.

They do shows across the U.S., but Pensacola is lucky to be able to call them “Our Blues.” Catch a show to celebrate your new Pensacola real estate, and you can call them “Our Blues” too.

Gulf Coast Paddle Championship

IMG_7640 cropAre you a new owner of real estate in Pensacola and a fan of paddleboarding? If so, the Flora-Bama’s Gulf Coast Paddle Championship is an event you should be a part of!

The Gulf Coast Paddle Championship starts on July 24, 2016 and ends on July 26, 2016. It is hosted by the famous Flora-Bama Lounge and is the only race where you can say “You did it on the line and raced in 2 states!”

The event includes races for all ages and skill levels. The first day is for picking up your packet and enjoying a pre-race social at the Flora-Bama Ole River Bar. The real fun starts on day two with races such as 9 mile, 4 mile and 1 mile, as well as a race just for kids! The last day has sprint and relay races available, and a free kid’s clinic where your family can learn the proper way to paddle board.

The 1 mile and 4 mile races take place in the Pensacola River, but the 9 mile race takes you out into the Gulf of Mexico. The top few people in each race will be awarded cash prizes at the end of day two. People are signing up now to compete in their favorite race, so don’t miss your chance to register.

Spend the day on the beach watching the races or compete to win, either way this event is not one to miss. After purchasing your new Pensacola real estate, the Gulf Coast Paddle Championship is the perfect event for you and your family to get better acquainted with your new community.

 

Pensacola International Billfish Tournament

Fishing Pic 1Have you recently purchased new real estate in Pensacola? Then head down to the Palafox Pier and join in on the 45th annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament.

This fishing tournament has been a tradition in Pensacola since 1970 and over 22,000 anglers have participated in its lifetime. The event starts on June 29, 2016 and ends on July 3, 2016. The boats leave the docks at 4 PM on Thursday evening and return on Friday for the first round of weigh-ins at 5 PM. There will be another weigh-in on Saturday at 3 PM to end the tournament. If you are unable to hop on a boat and fish in the tournament, it is still exciting to see what the boats bring in. The weigh-ins are free and open to the public, so bring your family out to the docks to see the fish!

The tournament is hosted by the Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club, and it has grown to be one of the biggest in our area.

Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be given out during the tournament. The Vince Whibbs Big Blue Award, Top Small Boat, Top Friday Boat, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place payouts to the biggest Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo are just a few examples of the awards given during the tournament.

The Pensacola International Billfish Tournament is a great way to get better acquainted with your new home now that you own Pensacola real estate! Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club wants you to be a part of this great tradition.

Fun Things to do in Pensacola

jg 052Have you recently purchased Pensacola real estate? Spend some time with your family and enjoy these fun activities, guaranteed to introduce you to some of the best things to do near your new home!

One of the first things you must experience is the National Naval Aviation Museum. It is free to get in and you are guaranteed a great time. Your kids will love the museum because it has hands on activities, including climbing into the cockpit of the planes and pretending to fly! They have old planes, new planes, flight simulators, and of course, the Blue Angels aircrafts are there. The National Aviation Museum is one activity your family will love!

Adventures Unlimited is a great way to get outside and see a different side of Pensacola. Adventures Unlimited includes many different outdoor activities your whole family can enjoy, such as kayaking, camping, and paddle boarding. They also have a canopy zip line that takes you through the trees and lets you see the world from a different perspective.

Another great option is going downtown. Downtown Pensacola is perfect for shopping and enjoying delicious food during the day and continuing the fun into the night listening to live music. There are also a few different museums including the Museum of Commerce that will provide you and your family an educational experience.

Take advantage of these awesome family activities and things to do near your new real estate in Pensacola with your kids this summer!

 

The Palafox Market in Pensacola

ParkHave you recently purchased real estate in Pensacola and are looking for an event that will get you better acquainted with the area? The Palafox Market is the activity you are looking for!

The Palafox Market happens every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM, hosted by the Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. Pensacola wants you to join in on the fun and stock up on the many different items available for purchase at the market. There is something for everyone at this market! It is said to be the largest and the best market in our area, so come see what treats you can find. Products including local produce, meats, and dairy are available as well as handmade items such as jewelry, artwork, and baked goods.

The Palafox Market is a great event to bring your whole family to. Visit vendors such as Annie’s Naked Cookies, Andrew Rhodes Photography, and Blue Print Photography to see what their product is and find out their back ground or go towards the center of the market to hear great musicians entertain the crowd. Your Saturday will be well spent at the Palafox Market.

Vendors will be set up all along Palafox Street and the market will happen rain or shine. This is an event that you could spend all day doing or visit before continuing your day in downtown Pensacola. Either way you don’t want to miss out on the best Farmers’ Market in the area!