Fall
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It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling and you no longer burst into an undeniable sweat the second you step out your front door. That’s right, fall is finally here. It wouldn’t truly be the harvest season without there being an abundance of fall festivals for you to attend. Fortunately, Pensacola and surrounding areas will be hosting a handful of COVID-19 safe fall-related festivals for all to enjoy this November. So kick back, make yourself a pumpkin spice latte, put on a jacket and celebrate the season as we ring in these fall festivities. Whether you’re a shopaholic, a music lover or a foodie, the Pensacola area has an abundance of fall festivals for all to attend and enjoy this November. What better way to celebrate the season than by supporting your local community? With that said, only come out to these events if you are well enough to do so. If you plan on attending any fall festival event, please be sure to do your part to help keep everyone safe. We hope to see you at these fun, and most importantly safe, events this November! 8 | DOWNTOWNCROWD.COM
Harvest Market at Seville Square
Parents, grab the kids, for Harvest Market at Seville Square will be coming to downtown Pensacola on Nov. 28. Hosted by Orange Beach Breeze, the Harvest Market will feature various activities including pumpkin patch decorating, a bounce house and live entertainment from JDVtheBassist and the Chill Beach Band. Raffle prizes will also be available. “The Harvest Market will be a simpler event, so we’ll have about five food trucks and the rest will be tent vendors,” Christie Sachse, event coordinator for Orange Beach Breeze said. The NATIONAL Harvest Market is a free family-friendly event that will run BREAST CANCER from 9 am–4 pm. A portion of the proceeds from this event FOUNDATION will go to the Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information on the Harvest Market or the 2020 Food Truck Fest, visit orangebeachbreeze.com.
Odd Colony Brewing Company Fall Bazaar The first-ever Fall Bazaar is coming to Odd Colony Brewing Company in downtown Pensacola. This event will showcase local vendors that will be selling original art, thrifted items, jewelry and other home good items. A fun fall-themed photo booth will be available and live music from solo artist will also be featured at the Fall Bazaar. Pensacola’s very own Volume One Salon will be offering donation-based services to guests. All proceeds from these services will go to charity. Treats from the Le Dough food truck will also be offered from 11 am–3 pm. The Fall Bazaar event will be a combination of an indoor and outdoor function. “We’re trying to be as mindful of COVID as possible,” Beth Schweigert, event coordinator and curator, said. “We’ll have hand sanitizer at every station, and we’ll be cleaning throughout the whole event.” The Fall Bazaar is a free event and will be held on Nov. 15 from 11 am-6 pm. For more information about this event, please email beth@oddcolony.com or visit Odd Colony Brewing’s Facebook page.
