Pensacola Seafood Festival Pensacola, Florida
What better place for a seafood festival than the Gulf Coast of Florida? Pensacola’s is the biggest and best of them and it’s ready to roll out a multitude of Gulf-to-table delicacies come September 23-25. Dozens of local restaurants and caterers are on hand to serve up tapas- sized portions of their signature dishes. Delicious seafood isn’t the only draw, as the festival also features the largest arts and crafts fair in northwest Florida with more than 150 artisans and crafters who come from all around the country to participate. Entertainment at the event is top drawer too as evidenced by past performers such as Grammy winners Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osbourne and country greats Ashley McBride and Jordan Davis.
For more information: www.pensacolaseafoodfestival.com 850-433-6512
International Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque, New Mexico
Few sights are more exciting than the mass ascension of some 550 hot air balloons filling the sky above a grassy mesa near Albuquerque. This year’s 50th anniversary rendition of the world’s premier ballooning event is slated to lift off October 1-9. Mornings offer the best climatic conditions for flying so it’s a good idea to be on hand early to watch the Morning Glow at 6:30 a.m. followed by the Mass Ascension at 7:00 a.m. each day. Nightly Balloon Glows create quite a sight as well, with hundreds of balloons lit from within by their propane burners. Balloon rides are also available with the event’s official concessionaire, Rainbow Ryders.
For more information: www.balloonfiesta.com 888-422-7177
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