Art and Wine Festival Rescheduled To Sunday May 17
Due to forecasted thunderstorms and rain this weekend, the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Art & Wine Festival, presented by Kelley’s Beach Liquors, has been postponed to Sunday, May 17.
The festival will now take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with Grand Tastings from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This year’s event marks the largest Art & Wine Festival to date, expanding across two premier beachfront locations — the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and the Gulfside Pavilion — creating a dynamic, walkable experience filled with coastal art, premium tastings, live entertainment, and Gulf-front views.
Guests are invited to sip, stroll, and explore both festival venues while enjoying more than 60 wine tasting, culinary sampling, and retail tents, including approximately 40 local artists showcasing unique, coastal-inspired creations.
The Grand Tasting Ticket is $75 and offers an elevated way to experience both festival locations. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed guests will enjoy:
• Unlimited tastings at 25 curated beverage tents across both venues
• Access to more than 100 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
• Complimentary Event Photographer
Festival entertainment will take place across two stages:
• DJ Salty will perform at the Boardwalk Shell from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., delivering a smooth, beachy soundtrack perfect for sipping and strolling
• Stormfolk, a Pensacola-based alternative folk band, will perform at the Gulfside Pavilion from 1 p.m. to 5 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.
Guests can also shop artisan goods and purchase commemorative leather wine carrier bags for $15, perfect for gifting or pairing with a favorite bottle.
Transportation will be available through Island Breeze Carts and Gopher Carts, providing easy access to and from designated public parking areas.
This year’s festival is made possible in part by major sponsor Kelley’s 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 are non-refundable.