17^th Annual Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival Returns May 9 with Expanded Experience, Coastal Art, and Premier Tastings

Pensacola Beach, Fla. (April 27, 2026) – The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Art & Wine Festival, presented by Kelley’s Beach Liquors and Mercedes Benz of Fort Walton Beach, returns on Saturday, May 9, with an exciting expansion that makes this year’s event the largest to date.

For the first time, the festival will span two premier beachfront locations – the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and the Gulfside Pavilion – creating a dynamic, walkable experience from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Grand Tastings from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This highly anticipated coastal celebration invites guests to sip, stroll, and explore across both venues, enjoying the best of art, wine, spirits, and live entertainment in a seamless, expanded footprint along Pensacola Beach.

With the addition of the Gulfside Pavilion, the 2026 festival will feature more than 60 wine tastings, culinary samplings, and retail tents, including 40 local artists showcasing unique, coastal-inspired creations. Guests can move freely between the two locations, taking in Gulf views while discovering new favorites at every turn.

The Grand Tasting Ticket is $75 and offers an elevated way to experience both festival locations. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed guests will enjoy:

• Unlimited tastings at 25 curated beverage tents across both venues
• Access to more than 110 premium wine, seltzer, and ready-to-drink selections
• Specialty pours from local coffee artisans
• Light culinary offerings from local restaurant favorites
• A commemorative wine glass and exclusive event tote bag
• Access to a complimentary photo booth

Tickets increase to $90 on Friday, May 8, so early purchase is encouraged.

With two locations comes two stages of live entertainment, enhancing the festival’s vibrant coastal atmosphere:

• DJ Salty will perform at the Boardwalk Shell from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., delivering a smooth, beachy soundtrack perfect for sipping and strolling
• Stormfolk, a Pensacola-based alternative folk band, will take the stage at the Gulfside Pavilion from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., blending folk, bluegrass, rock, and pop into a distinctive sound

Food selections will be provided by The Pensacola Beach Resort, Casino Beach Bar & Grill, Señor Frog’s, Sugar Daddy Donuts, and more, offering a variety of coastal flavors to complement the day’s tastings.

In addition to tastings and entertainment across both venues, guests can shop artisan goods and take home a special keepsake, including commemorative leather wine carrier bags for $15, perfect for gifting or pairing with a favorite bottle.

For added convenience, transportation is always available through Island Breeze Carts and Gopher Carts, providing easy access to and from public parking areas.

This year’s festival is made possible in part by major sponsors Mercedes-Benz of Fort Walton Beach and Beach Liquors. Additional support is provided by Gulf Breeze Natural Gas, The Pensacola Beach Resort, Renewal by Andersen, Patio Enclosures, Pointe South Vacation Rentals, and the Santa Rosa Island Authority.

Tickets can be purchased at PensacolaBeachChamber.com. Tickets are non-refundable. Rain date is to be determined.

About the Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival

The Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival is one of several festivals and events presented by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The Chamber is a not-for-profit corporation committed to promoting, advancing and stimulating civic, business, commercial interests and the general welfare on Pensacola Beach.