NOTE: All events and times are subject to change. Please keep checking online schedules for latest updates.

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Friday:

• Campus Life Expo
Open: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Location: Between Bldgs. 22 and 19
Come view displays, meet students, play games, grab a bite to eat and engage with student organizations and sports clubs at the University of West Florida!

• Crafts Fair
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Library Green
Browse through a diverse assortment of crafts produced, exhibited and sold by regional crafters. You will find ceramics, wood, fiber, jewelry, toys, clothing and more.

• Entertainment Stage
Friday 1 - 5:00 p.m.
Don't miss the showcase of talent from the UWF Music and Theater Departments.

• Fine Arts Show
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fine artists from our region will display & sell their artwork along the magnolia-lined sidewalk. The juried show features painting, jewelry, pottery, glass & other media. You can find it on the green, along "magnolia row."

• Food Vendors
Friday 12 - 5:30 p.m., parking lot H, near building 21
No Festival would be complete without delicious food to tempt your palate. Indian, Seafood, Hawaiian Shaved Ice and more. The Argo's Grill will also be open.

• Honors Convocation
Friday 11 a.m., at the library entrance
This annual ceremony recognizes students, faculty and administrators for academic excellence, leadership, teaching, research and service. Inclement weather location: Commons Auditorium.

• Library Book Sale (John C. Pace Library)
Friday at the library, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. preview sale for UWF students, faculty & staff only (UWF ID or Nautilus card required for admission); 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. public sale; public sale Saturday 9 a.m. – noon.

Choose from among the many hundreds of books, textbooks, videos, and magazines for sale. The biggest areas are fiction and literature, history, biography, social sciences, and business, plus exceptional sets and specials. Come, browse, enjoy, and buy!

• Native American Village
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The village will include traditional housing; demonstrations on stick weaving, hide tanning, basket weaving and stitching; children’s activities and other presentations on Creek culture. Representatives of seven Native American tribes will perform and provide information about their culture. A special feature is a traveling exhibit from the Heritage Park and Cultural center. Participants: Autumn Winds Creek Indians, Buffalo Woman Flute Music, Perdido Bay Tribe, Cree Heritage, Heritage Park and Cultural Center, Johnny Lipford Native American Flute Music, and Muskogee Bird Clan.

• Time Portal to the Past
Friday 12 — 5 p.m.
UWF Archaeology Institute, West Florida Historic Preservation Inc., Spanish Explorers, French Occupation Soldiers,
Confederate - Dent's Battery, Federalist - 1st Florida Infantry & more...

•UWF Windows Open Air Stage
Saturday 1 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Library Green

•Society for Creative Anachronism
Friday 1 - 6 p.m.
An encampment of medieval enactors stage mock medieval battles, sword dances, medieval crafts and drumming. On the green, west side of the Commons.

 

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Saturday:

• UWF National Alumni Association Annual Awards Celebration
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
UWF Annual Awards Celebration Brunch
UWF Conference Center

You and your guest are invited to attend the Annual Awards Celebration brunch. Awards will be presented to those individuals and businesses that have made a difference to the university and the community. To make reservations call 850-474-2766.

• Campus Life Expo
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Between the Commons and Building 19 on the grass.
Browse through displays by UWF's student organizations.

• Children's Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Children's Festival will be held on the green, near building 12. Fun activities, arts, crafts, games, face painting and more.

• Crafts Fair
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Library Green
Browse through a diverse assortment of crafts produced, exhibited and sold by regional crafters. You will find ceramics, wood, fiber, jewelry, toys, clothing and more.

• Diversity Showcase
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., University Commons Patio
The Diversity Stage will showcase dancers, musicians and other performers.

• Dog Sports Exhibition
Saturday 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Watch nimble pooches strut their stuff as they jump through hoops and run obstacle courses in an agility exhibition sponsored by Five Flags Dog Training Club, followed by fly ball demonstrations by the Panhandle Supersonics Fly Ball team. Also, don't miss the Country Canine Square Dancers. It gives swing your partner a whole new meaning.

Also appearing in Canine Arena this year will be members of the Pensacola Dog Owners' Association (PDOA) and the Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association (PDFA) who, at their "Meet the Breed" tent, will be introducing the public to a variety of interesting dogs. Join them at noon for a “Best in Show” demonstration. On the green north of buildings 36/37.

• Entertainment Stage
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Check the entertainment stage link above for an up-to-date schedule.

• Fine Arts Show
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fine artists from our region will display & sell their artwork along the magnolia-lined sidewalk. The juried show features painting, jewelry, pottery, glass & other media. You can find it on the green, along "magnolia row."

• Food Vendors
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., parking lot H, near building 21
No festival would be complete without delicious food to tempt your palate. Indian, Seafood, Hawaiian Shaved Ice and more. The Argo's Grill will also be open.

• Green Trading Post
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This venue will feature green products or demonstrations to focus on products and processes that will provide cheaper and more efficient use of our resources.

• Library Book Sale (John C. Pace Library)
9 a.m. – noon public sale at the library.

Choose from among the many hundreds of books, textbooks, videos, and magazines for sale. The biggest areas are fiction and literature, history, biography, social sciences, and business, plus exceptional sets and specials. Come, browse, enjoy, and buy!

• Motor Enthusiasts Show
Saturday, on the green, near the Conference Center and in the Pine grove behind the Library.

• Native American Village
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The village will include traditional housing; demonstrations on stick weaving, hide tanning, basket weaving and stitching; children’s activities and other presentations on Creek culture. Representatives of seven Native American tribes will perform and provide information about their culture. A special feature is a traveling exhibit from the Heritage Park and Cultural center. Participants: Autumn Winds Creek Indians/Intertribals, Buffalo Woman, Perdido Bay Tribe, Native Knots, First Nations Intertribal Association and Creek Heritage.

• Sporting Events
Please click the link above to see the most recent sports schedule.

• Time Portal to the Past
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
UWF Archaeology Institute, West Florida Historic Preservation Inc., Spanish Explorers, French Occupation Soldiers, Confederate - Dent's Battery, Federalist - 1st Florida Infantry &more...

•UWF Windows Open Air Stage
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Library Green

• Society for Creative Anachronism
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., on the green
An encampment of medieval enactors stage mock medieval battles, sword dances, medieval crafts and drumming. On the green, west side of the Commons.

• Time Portal to Your Future
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Across UWF's spectrum of activities, vibrant centers and institutes continue to grow and expand along with a variety of programs and services. Come see what is available to our community, alumni and future students.

• Senior's Activities
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Trolley Tours
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Park and ride the free trolleys running all day from parking lots to festival events. If you'd like to see more of campus, take a round-trip tour. Contact: Peter Robinson

All events and times are subject to change. Please keep checking online schedules for latest updates.