Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival


downloadOne of our favorite fall events is coming up next month. And, it’s an especially great festival to attend if you own real estate in Northwest Florida or a Coastal Alabama home, because this event lasts a full eleven days!

We are speaking, of course, of the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. This musical event is easy to enjoy no matter where you live along the Gulf Coast. While the Flora-Bama in Perdido Key may act as the central hub of the festival, performance venues include locations in Pensacola Beach, downtown Pensacola, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

The songwriters’ festival welcomes acclaimed writers, many Grammy winners who have penned some of your favorite tunes over the years. You will also have the chance to preview future hit-makers as they perform on the various stages of the Gulf Coast venues. Come out and help celebrate the 31st anniversary of this wonderful local event, taking place November 5-15, 2015!

The Pensacola Craft Beer Fest

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Experience beer at the ballpark this weekend during the Pensacola Craft Beer Festival at Maritime Park. While the Blue Wahoos may be done for the season, you can still enjoy suds and great entertainment during this event.

Now in it’s third year, this craft beer festival is a favorite for those who own Pensacola real estate, as well as visitors to area beaches. Make your way around the park as you sample the breweries on sit, but be sure to save room for the food vendors and pairings also available.

In addition to wonderful food and drinks, there will be much in the way of entertainment to enjoy. Shop the available arts and crafts vendors, before stopping in to the Hill Kelly car show. There will also be a cornhole tournament and live music from Jess Meuse, Tyler Mac Band and Chain Smokin’ Hogs. We hope to see you out at this annual Pensacola event!

The Pensacola Seafood Festival

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Have you recently purchased Pensacola real estate near downtown? If so, look out. Your neighborhood is about to welcome one of the year’s best events, the Pensacola Seafood Festival, and you will want to check it out!

The Pensacola Seafood Festival is now in its 37th year and will take place September 26-28. This fun three day event connects some of the best parts of downtown including Seville Square, Fountain Park and Bartram Park to act as its’ venue. They will need it to ensure there is plenty of space for all the events and great food, trust us!

Seafood is, of course, front and center at this festival. We recommend trying a little but of everything. Grab a bite and wander about the grounds as you explore the various vendors. You will love shopping the over 130 arts and crafts exhibitors, swaying to the live music, and watching the children enjoy the various activities provided for them.

Admission to this family-friendly festival is completely free so be sure to make it a part of your Gulf Coast vacation to Pensacola Beach this fall!

Attend the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Fest

Hot Air Balloon Festival

Looking for a fun, different way to celebrate Father’s Day now that you have purchased real estate on Alabama’s Gulf Coast? Make the short drive to Foley, Alabama and attend the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.

The hot air balloon event on the Gulf Coast was named as one of the top free festivals by Parade Magazine and is a one-of-a-kind experience that your whole family will love. The festival is held every Father’s Day weekend and will take place June 13 and 14 this year.

Free to attend, the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley is family-friendly and showcases more than 50 hot air balloons. The balloonists arrive on Friday evening to the Foley Sports Park by air during the very special sunset glow demonstration, a fantastic vision that you won’t want to miss seeing. The remainder of the festival features competition flights, as well as arts & crafts booths, activities for the kids, food and live entertainment.