Back on the Streets by Darien Hardy
Photo s cou rtes y of FO FO Fest
fter an unfortunate cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, one of Pensacola’s most beloved arts and culture events is back and stronger than ever. The seventh annual Foo Foo Fest will take over the streets of downtown Pensacola with its grand umbrella of 20 artistic and cultural events.
“The committee is looking forward to an incredible and much-awaited 2021 Foo Foo Festival. The team has been working side by side with our festival grantees and Friends of Foo event organizers to ensure we put together two weeks of unforgettable events throughout Pensacola. As the fall festival city of the south, I am excited to see what these organizations have in store and for our community to have the opportunity to This 12-day celebration attracts both locals and experience,” Visit Pensacola Director of Marketvisitors to downtown Pensacola for a series of ing and Communications, Nicole Stacey said. culturally creative happenings and fun events of the highest artistic caliber—all with a touch Festival organizers are taking all necessary of southern sophistication. precautions to ensure the health and safety of attendees with enhanced outdoor spaces One-of-a-kind performances, art exhibits in to allow for ample social distancing. the streets and even film festivals are all a part of this year’s Foo Foo Fest. This 12-day smorgasbord of arts, culture and historical events will be held at various While the festival showcases a wide range venues and outdoor spaces throughout the of events each year, it is traditionally rooted city from November 4–15. So come downtown in three of the Gulf Coast’s signature annual to get your Foo Foo on in the fall at some, or all events: the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, the of these great events. Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival and the Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow. Visit foofoofest.com, or follow @foofoofest on This year’s lineup also includes the STAMPED: social media, for updates and more informaLGBTQ Film Festival, Pensacola MESS Hall’s tion about this year’s line-up of events. Science of Strategy and the Gulf Coast Quilt Trail and DIY Paint Party. DOWNTOWNCROWD.COM | 7
