Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival returns

The famous Pensacola Beach sign. [Photo by Ben Oldaker]

Toast to sunshine, sea breezes and creativity as the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk transforms into an open-air gallery and wine tasting haven during the annual Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival, hosted by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10.

The event showcases the talents of more than 20 local and regional artists, offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and coastal-inspired paintings to ceramics and mixed-media works amid live music and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Pensacola Beach.

Artists interested in participating may apply for a booth until April 30. Find the application here.

The festival also presents an opportunity to sample over 50 curated wine selections, from crisp whites to bold reds and refreshing rosés. The tasting runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and requires the purchase of a ticket costing $40 in advance or $55 at the event.

Admission to the festival itself is free.

For more information and tasting tickets, visit www.pensacolabeachchamber.com, or call the Pensacola Beach Chamber at 850-932-1500.