Navarre Beach 29th Annual Fun Fest

Spring is in the air - time to get out and enjoy the warmer weather. Break out the flip flops and head to the beach.

April 26-27 will be Navarre Beach's annual Fun Fest. Friday the fun will begin at 4 p.m. and will run through Saturday finishing with a firework extravaganza.

Admission is free, so make plans to come out to enjoy the live entertainment and music, food, and local artisans.

Don't forget the competition side of things - the Corporate Challenge is back along with the Ms. Fun Fest pagent.

Mark the calendars and plan to enjoy a fun weekend at Navarre's Fun Fest this April.

Double Bridge Run 15 K and 5K

Many of us make New Years resolutions to do better at exercising, and it helps to have a goal. The Double Bridge Run could be just that goal to keep you motivated.

This annual 15K run and 5 K Run and Walk take the participants from Palafox Pier to Pensacola Beach. But to be a part of this event, make sure to register online at www.doublebridgerun.com or at the very latest the Pensacola Beach Hilton by Feb. 1.

The Price for Registering will increase starting Jan. 26.  The Run will provide shuttle service, aid stations for runners, and Monetary Awards to the 3 overall finishers.

 

Fun Fest 2012 on Navarre Beach

It's coming soon - The 28th Annual Fun Fest on Navarre Beach. The fun will take place Friday, April 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 10 a.m. to 10 p.m..

This festival is sure to have something for the whole family with food, entertainment, local businesses and artisans. Plan you weekend escape with Navarre Vacation Rentals and let the fun begin.

Ms. Fun Fest 2012 will be officially announced as the pageant will take place a few days prior at Navarre High.

For running enthusiasts, come out and join in the annual 5 K or the Fun Run (1 mile) that will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday. These non-competitive runs are to earn money for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary.

Now if you and your friends are the sort up for a good competition - create a team of 4 people and enter the Race for the Seagull Corporate Challenge. This Challenge will have your team competing in games, trivia, watermelon eating contests, a chip and putt, 5 K, and a standing paddle board race.

If music is your interest, Friday and Saturday nights the festival will be hosting live concerts taking place at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m..

For kids, there will be a children's area with inflatables - admission is charged. Friday $10; Saturday $15; and for the whole weekend access $20.

For your convenience there will be free shuttles running from the County Park to Navarre Beach during the hours of Fun Fest. And to end the fun, stick around for the grand finale of fireworks.

So plan accordingly and see you at Navarre Beach's annual Fun Fest!