Kids Fun Zone at Pensacola Pickles and Wings Family Festival

Experience a full day of flavor, fun, and downtown energy at the Pensacola Pickles and Wings Family Festival, happening Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 AM to 8 PM at historic Seville Square, Fountain Park, and Bartrum Park in downtown Pensacola. This brand-new, family-friendly festival brings together bold pickle creations, wings in every style, live entertainment, contests, carnival-style games, and activities for all ages, all set beneath Pensacola's iconic oak trees. Admission is free.

Kids Zone & Family Fun

The Fountain Park Children's Fun Zone runs 10 AM to 6 PM and is packed with activities designed just for younger festival guests, including:

• Face painting
• Arts and crafts station
• Carnival games
• Bubble station
• Bounce house
• Pensacola Parks and Recreation Booth
• And more!

Little ones can also meet Parker and Rex, the crowd-favorite dinosaur ambassadors from Pensacola Parks and Recreation, who will be roaming the festival grounds for high fives and photos all day long. Kids can enter the free Children's Costume Contest (ages 12 and under) at 2 PM on the Main Stage, where every participant receives a ribbon and top finishers take home trophies and prize packs.

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida.

Festival Highlights

• Pickle Paradise -- Pickled everything from classic favorites to creative surprises, including fried pickles, pickle-brined dishes, pickle-inspired treats, and bold briny flavors.
• Wings for Days -- A wide variety of wing styles and heat levels, from mild to make you sweat, featuring classic, smoked, grilled, sauced, dry rubbed, and pickle-brined wings.
• Food Truck Alley -- A diverse lineup of food trucks offering savory and sweet options, comfort food, fresh flavors, and cold drinks.
• Live Entertainment All Day -- Local and regional performers take the stage with music, dance, spoken word, and high-energy performances throughout the day.
• Pickle Eating Contest -- A fast-paced, crowd-pleasing competition where brave participants compete for bragging rights and prizes.
• Costume Contests -- Pickle and wing-themed costume contests for adults and children, featuring creativity, fun, and cash prizes for adult winners.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 10 AM - 8 PM Location: Seville Square, Fountain Park, and Bartrum Park, 311 E Government St, Pensacola, FL Admission: Free

For details and updates, visit pensacolafest.com.