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16th Annual Smokin' in the Square Charity BBQ Competition
You can taste backyard-style BBQ at St. Sylvester for a Knights of Columbus cookoff that sends 100% of proceeds to Catholic Charities of NW Florida and Little Sisters of the Poor.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
WhereSt. Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
CostSee organizer website for details.
Taste of the Beach Festival
You can sample signature dishes from 16 Pensacola Beach restaurants at Casino Beach’s Gulfside Pavilion—hermit crab races, Little Chefs classes and live music on a free Saturday.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereGulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 20 Casino Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
CostFREE (Saturday festival); optional Food Critic’s Ticket available via Chamber for tastings/ballot.
30A BBQ Festival
30A BBQ Festival benefits The Sonder Project at Grand Boulevard Friday evening.
WHO Family
WhenFri Nov 6 · 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
WhereGrand Boulevard, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach (Walton)
CostSee organizer website for details
Eggs on the Beach
Eggs on the Beach brings the Big Green Egg cook-off to Seascape Towne Centre with tastings and live music for Fisher House Emerald Coast.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
WhereSeascape Towne Centre at Seascape Resort, 11490 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Miramar Beach (Walton County)
CostSee organizer website for details