{"id":2207578,"date":"2025-12-21T14:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T14:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2207578"},"modified":"2025-12-21T14:59:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T14:59:37","slug":"winterfest-a-drag-queen-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/winterfest-a-drag-queen-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Winterfest; A Drag Queen Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

MONDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sowell’s North Pole<\/h2>\n

5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 through 25. Sowell Farms, 7654 Sowell Road, Milton. Whether you and your family have been exploring their magical world of over one million lights for years or it’s your first time visiting, Sowell Farms knows that you will enjoy a site like you’ve never seen before. Enjoy train rides, photos with Santa, camel rides and more. Their elves are hard at work in the elf shack to provide hot cocoa, pop corn, and other holiday snacks. More information here: sowellfarms.com\/northpole<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Monday Night Blues<\/h2>\n

7 p.m. Dec. 22. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the \u201cblues\u201d back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and \u201cBBQ and Bud\u201d food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

TUESDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A Drag Queen Christmas<\/h2>\n

7:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. Performers include Lexi, Bosco, Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Brooke Lynn Hytes and Lydia B. Kollins. Fans can expect a fabulous remix of classic Christmas hits, dazzling themed variety performances, and interactive moments to share your Christmas cheer for the most magical time of the year. Tickets start at $47. For ages 18 and older. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

THURSDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Flora-Bama Christmas Potluck<\/h2>\n

9 a.m., arrival; 11 a.m., serving; Dec. 25. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The Flora-Bama wants attendees #OnTheLine to eat, drink and be merry for its traditional Christmas Potluck Dinner. The turkey and ham will be provided by the Flora-Bama, and patrons are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share and arrive anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. as serving begins at 11 a.m. Live music will be playing all around the bar to help spread Christmas cheer for all to hear. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pensacola Winterfest<\/h2>\n

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Various times Nov. 21 through Dec. 24. Based at the plazas around the Old County Courthouse at the corner of Palafox and Government streets in downtown Pensacola. Downtown comes alive with song and dance, arts and crafts during the holidays with Winterfest. Attendees can enjoy Photos with Santa, Photos with the Grinch, the Polar Express Tour, Grinch\u2019s Merry Match, and Mistletoe Magic. More info and tickets: pensacolawinterfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Boukou Groove<\/h2>\n

7 p.m. Dec. 26. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Boukou Groove will perform live in concert with 12Eleven, and Josh Drake Band. More info: thehandlebar850.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Flora-Bama Make It To The Line Run\/Walk<\/h2>\n

9 a.m. Dec. 27. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Let’s all \u2018Make it to the Line\u2019 just in time for the New Year. Run, jog, walk or crawl to the line during the Four-Mile Run\/Walk and One-Mile Fun Run. The first 300 participants will receive run packets that include T-shirts and other goodies. Don’t forget to make plans to hang out and enjoy all of the post-race fun. Complimentary food and beverages are available to participants immediately following the race. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Secret Santa program, helping local families in need with gifts at Christmas, clothing, and food. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show<\/h2>\n

6 p.m. Dec. 27. Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown, 8 S. Ninth Ave. America\u2019s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing. Solve a mystery while feasting on dinner. Just beware, the culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. This event differs from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience. This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. More info: thedinnerdetective.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Purple Madness – America\u2019s #1 Prince Tribute Experience<\/h2>\n

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Dec. 27. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. The Purple Madness is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time, Prince. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying performance that can be best described as, high energy and a \u201cmust see\u201d performance. The performers have all but perfected every last nuance in recreating the sights and sounds of Prince. For anyone who wasn\u2019t fortunate enough to have witnessed his live show, the experience was undeniably one of the best live performances on the planet. $25.93. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Improvable Cause<\/h2>\n

10:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best professional improv comedy troupe. Their unscripted shows are sure to bust attendees at the seams with over-the-top, anything-goes hilarity. Everything is created in the moment with audience suggestions, so each show is different. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Kids Holiday Pajama Pawty!<\/h2>\n

10 a.m. Dec. 28. Coastal Cat Caf\u00e9, 1508 W. Garden St. Let your little ones celebrate the season in their cutest holiday PJs. This 45-minute festive experience includes cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and quality time with over 20 adoptable kitties. Kids can bring their favorite plushie for an extra cozy morning of holiday cheer. $40 for one adult and one child (ages 4 and above); $20 to add a second child. Parents must remain on-site for the full event. More info: coastalcatpcola.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Pensacola Songwriter Rounds Series<\/h2>\n

3 p.m. Dec. 28. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. The Handlebar presents the Pensacola Songwriter Rounds Series featuring Johnnie Palmer, Rockstart Girlfriend, Sideswept Bangs, and host Katie Dineen. More info: thehandlebar850.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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