Four prominent Northwest Florida community leaders will be placed in the spotlight when the Rat Pack Reunion returns Friday, October 16, 2026, at Hilton Pensacola Beach. This year's honorees, or "Rats," are Lewis Bear III, Amy Martin, Peter Mougey and Marty Stanovich. The four will be roasted and toasted during a Vegas-inspired evening benefiting Council on Aging of West Florida and its work serving senior adults throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Lewis Bear III, Am

TThe Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is expanding to two full weekends of music in 2026, running October 1-11 across Historic Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The community and outreach programming runs October 5-7, followed by the beachside weekend October 8-11. Festival organizers say the expansion reflects growing demand and a chance to spotlight more songwriters and venues across the area. "We are thrilled to bring even more music and songwriting talent to our

The Pensacola Interstate Fair returns October 22 through November 1, 2026, with 11 big days of rides, food, family fun and free live entertainment. This year’s lineup at the Pepsi Open-Air Stage includes Lauren Alaina, The Band Perry, Hunter Hayes, Colt Ford, The Lacs, John Foster and several popular tribute acts. The Fair will also host the finals of Cat Country 98.7’s BIG Lip Sync Battle. From country and country-rap to classic rock, Motown and disco, the 2026 Pensacola Int