Best Bets for the Weekend, Nov 1- Nov 3

****Remember, Daylight Saving Time ENDS this weekend. Fall Back, turn clocks back one hour Saturday night****

NAS PENSACOLA BLUE ANGELS HOMECOMING AIR SHOW- Fri/Sat 8am (Main gate and West gate open); 9:30am (aerobatic performers); 12 noon (Thunderbirds); 2pm (Blue Angels); Naval Air Station Pensacola

The 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, as well as other aerobatic performers. The theme of this year’s airshow is "Celebrating One Small Step," and it will honor the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969, a landmark event in aviation history.

FREE and open to the public. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own seating, OR paid seating is available for purchase.  CLICK HERE   

GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Fri Oct 25th-Sun Nov 3rd, The Grounds, West Mobile

The Greater Gulf State Fair is back with thrilling rides, delicious food, live music, and an incredible lineup of entertainment. 

PLUS this weekend: Corn Dog Eating Contest (Fri 6 pm); Goat Silent Disco (Fri 7pm); and the RODEO this weekend (Sat 7:30pm and Sun 2:30pm).

Thursday, Halloween Night is Student Night: Free admission for students with valid ID. And don’t forget $5 Friday, with $5 admission at the box office. 

 CLICK HERE   

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: MOBILE BAY AREA- Sun 2pm (Registration); 3pm (Ceremony & Walk), USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Join iHeartRadio in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.  CLICK HERE

PETER ANDERSON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL- Sat/Sun 9am-5pm, Downtown Ocean Springs, MS

Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is the largest arts festival in Mississippi and the Gulf Coast! Artists, crafters and food vendors come from all over the United States. The Festival was created to honor master potter, Peter Anderson, original potter of Shearwater Pottery, founded in 1928, and to celebrate the arts community.  CLICK HERE   

COASTAL GUMBO FESTIVAL- Sat 11am-2pm, CoastAL Orange Beach

This fun-filled event will bring together gumbo enthusiasts, culinary teams, and food lovers for a day of friendly competition, delicious coastal cuisine and live music. A portion of the entry fee will be donated to fund a scholarship for a local student pursuing a career in hospitality.  CLICK HERE   

EXPERIENCE THE OYSTER AT THE HANGOUT- Sat 11am-5pm, The Hangout, Gulf Shores

Murder Point Oysters and The Hangout are joining forces with the South’s best chefs and oyster farms to celebrate the bounty of the Gulf Coast and deliver a culinary experience like no other. Immerse yourself in live music, hand-crafted cocktails, chef demos, a big screen football experience, and feast on raw and cooked oysters and gumbo!  CLICK HERE 

   

GULF COAST MAC DOWN: MAC & CHEESE COOKOFF- Sat 11am-3pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile 

Teams cook for the chance to win S'MAC TALK bragging rights and prizes, and ticket holders sample loads of mac and cheese and vote for people’s choice winner. The event is family friendly with music, food vendors, games, and LOADS of mac and cheese.  CLICK HERE   

ALABAMA PECAN FESTIVAL- Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 11am -4pm, SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce, Tillmans Corner, Mobile

The Alabama Pecan Festival is a family-friendly event held the first weekend in November. It features pecans, pecan pies, local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, live music, and more. Admission and parking are free.  CLICK HERE   

PENSACOLA GREEK FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-3pm, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Downtown Pensacola

This community event offers three days of celebrating Greek cultural, feasting on delicious Greek cuisine, and enjoying traditional music and dance performances.  CLICK HERE   

FOO FOO FESTIVAL- Oct 31-Nov 11, Pensacola

Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration each fall, with culturally creative happenings, events and moments under one banner, attracting visitors to beautiful Pensacola, Florida. Foo Foo Fest is big fun, with events of high artistic and cultural caliber, delivered with a hefty dose of Southern sophistication.  CLICK HERE   

GREAT GULF COAST ARTS FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm, 

Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola

The three-day, juried art show draws over 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, artisans, and other artists. Plus live music, dance, and a Children’s Arts Festival (Sat/Sun 10am-4pm).

CLICK HERE   

 

JERRY SEINFELD - Fri 7pm and 9:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE    

NATE JACKSON- Sat 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE

   

DAVID SHAW- Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE

COREY SMITH- Sat 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE    

THE INVADERS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE BRITISH INVASION- Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

This captivating tribute showcases the iconic sounds of legendary bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Animals, The Who, The Hollies, Manfred Man, and many other great artists of the British Invasion.  CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: American Style: Copland, Stephenson & Bernstein- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for an exploration of the American music tradition.  CLICK HERE   

SERA NATIONAL RODEO FINALS- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Bay Center

Southeastern Rodeo Association showcases professional cowboys in events such as Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing, Ladies Steer Undecorating, Team Roping, Bull Riding and Junior Barrel Racing for kids.  CLICK HERE   

PINS FOR A PURPOSE- Sat 3pm-7pm, Cordova Lanes, Pensacola

Gather your friends and family for an afternoon of strikes, spares, and plenty of laughter. There will also be chance drawing prizes, food and drinks available for purchase, Karaoke, and more! Proceeds will support the Junior League of Pensacola’s vital work in the community, like Healthy Halloween and the Diaper Bank.  CLICK HERE  

FREE FIRST SUNDAY AT HISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILE- Sun 1pm-5pm, History Museum of Mobile/Fort Conde, Downtown Mobile

Enjoy free admission into the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde. See the Samurai: Sunrise, Sunset special exhibition and then stop by the atrium to learn about origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. CLICK HERE   

PLEIN AIR FAIRHOPE- Mon-Sat, various times, throughout Fairhope

This 6TH ANNUAL “paint out” will exemplify the artistic vibe of Fairhope. From sunrise to sunset, 60 artists will set up throughout the city with portable easels, chairs, and umbrellas along downtown streets, at Mosher’s castle, Fairhoper’s Community Park, the Pier, and more!  CLICK HERE 

  

DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, (Oct 31- Nov 10), Chickasaw Civic Theatre

It turns out Death is just plain tired of being feared and despised, so he takes a vacation from his work.  CLICK HERE 

  

SEWARD FARMS MAZE- Sat 10am-6pm, Sept 28- Nov 2, Tanner Williams Rd, Lucedale, MS

Fall is here and you can spend it at Seward Farms as they celebrate 20 + years of fun on the farm! Check out all of the fun, from pig races, petting zoos, educational experiences and take an A-Maze-ing journey through the 8-acre corn maze. CLICK HERE   

FALL MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Oct 12- Nov 16), Cathedral Square

Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square.  CLICK HERE   

 

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL-

2nd Annual PORT CITY CLASSIC: ALABAMA STATE vs ALCORN STATE- Sat 4pm, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile

The Port City Classic is the ultimate "party with a purpose" combining entertainment, education, and African-American culture and heritage. Several events lead to game day including the HBCU Golf Tournament, the Port City Classic Business Expo, Jokes & Notes Comedy Concert (Fri 8pm, Mobile Convention Center), the HBCU Cheer Clinic, and the Port City Classic Parade (10am, Downtown Mobile). CLICK HERE   

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS GEORGIA SOUTHERN- Sat 6:30pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, Mobile, ESPNU

For Gameday info on parking, clear bag policy, tickets and more, CLICK HERE 

Follow the Jags all season on Sports Talk 99.5, 96.1 The Rocket and on iHeartRadio. Pre-Game Show: 2 hours prior to kickoff.

AUBURN vs VANDERBILT - Sat 11:45am, Auburn, SEC Network, CLICK HERE  

FLORIDA vs GEORGIA- Sat 2:30pm, Jacksonville, ABC, CLICK HERE  

FLORIDA STATE vs NORTH CAROLINA- Sat 2:30pm, Tallahassee, ACC Network, CLICK HERE   

UWF @ ERSKINE - Sat 1pm, Due West SC, CLICK HERE   

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