October is not just for Beer, it’s for Art and Wine Lover’s too!

Sept. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- Pensacola Beach, Fla. – From the fine art of hand-made jewelry, to the twisting lines of wire sculpture, and the delicate beauty of traditional paintings, the Pensacola Beach Art and Wine Festival will host several local artists displaying their talents in these mediums. The Fourth Annual Art and Wine Festival is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Pensacola Beach.

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit the artists at the main Artist Village in the Visitor Information Center parking lot. In addition, businesses throughout the island will be showcasing featured artists. Every artist will have one-of-a-kind pieces for purchase or custom order. Enjoy the intricate craftsmanship of metal and wire sculptures and hand-made jewelry, while you admire the beauty of paintings in oil, watercolor, and acrylic. Pottery, seashell and marine art, watermedia, lampwork artists, photography, candles; textile embroidery, and ornaments will also be on display at the Artist Village.

Performing artists will show off their unique skills on the Artist Village stage. Featured on Saturday will be Janette Zaleski, Courtney Yovich, and Donnie Mills. Sunday will host Dancingly Yours; professional dancers, Blaire Ullrich and Raley Zofko; and Chuck Howard. Boogie Inc. will be playing music both days throughout the festival. Also, Pensacola Beach Songwriters’ Festival talent will be showcased at the Artist Village stage each day.

While you are absorbing the beautiful hand-made art, take time to be mesmerized by the evocative aromas of the various wines available at several wine tasting locations island wide.  Patrons can reach these locations by strolling or jumping aboard the wine tasting trolley.  Enjoy live music aboard the trolley with a new artist every hour. Riders of the trolley must be 21and wristbands will be available for $5 per day aboard the trolley.

To keep the kids entertained, visit the Kids’ booth inside the Artist Village.

Questions should be directed to Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Maureen LaMar, 850-932-1500 or penbeach@visitpensacolabeach.com. Additional details will be available online at www.pensacolabeachchamber.com. Find us on Facebook.