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Pulse of the Coast MAY 2026 | Bringing Together Events That Define Life Along the Gulf Coast

  • Writer: Nicole Thompson
    Nicole Thompson
  • Apr 1
  • 1 min read
Pulse of the Coast event calendar showcasing April 2026 happenings across the Gulf Coast, from Destin and 30A to Pensacola.


Coastal event calendar graphic highlighting February 2026 Gulf Coast events including Seaside School Half Marathn & 5K (and Tast of the Race).

Brnchlla on the Beach


May 2, 2026 | 3 PM

Tickets ~$28+

29 Casino Beach Blvd.

Pensacola Beach, FL




Coastal event calendar graphic highlighting February 2026 Gulf Coast events including Ladies Leadership Luncheon: Galentine Lunch Connections.

Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival


May 9-11, 2026 | 11:00 AM

Free Event

400 Quietwater Beach Rd

Pensacola Beach, FL




Coastal event calendar graphic highlighting February 2026 Gulf Coast events including 30A Wine Festival at Alys Beach

Panama City Beach Florida Jeep Jam


May 11-16, 2026 | Times Vary

Pricing Varies

Locations Vary

Panama City Beach, FL




Coastal event calendar graphic highlighting February 2026 Gulf Coast events including the 37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival.

Zen Den Bonsai Workship


May 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Tickets $87.13

Wood Foot Beer Co.

Fort Walton Beach, FL



Coastal event calendar graphic highlighting February 2026 Gulf Coast events including Career Readiness Workshop.

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach


May 15-16, 2026 | Times Vary

Tickets $21.77+

9581 E. County Highway 30A

Alys Beach, FL




Coastal event calendar graphic highlighting February 2026 Gulf Coast events including Pensacola Chocolate & Cheese Fest.

Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Festival at Harborwalk Village


May 16-17, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Free Event

34 Harbor Blvd.

Destin, FL




APRIL 2026 Events

More events may be added as the season unfolds. Be sure to explore our March 2026 events!


Pulse of the Coast event calendar showcasing March 2026 happenings across the Gulf Coast, from Destin and 30A to Pensacola.

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Collage of women featured in the Feb–Mar 2026 issue of Coastalpolitan Magazine, showcasing diverse Gulf Coast creatives, leaders, and community moments alongside “Follow Us on Social” magazine branding.
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