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

Friday, April 3, 2009:

• 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 - 4 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 magnolias - lined sidewalk. The juried show features painting, jewelry, pottery, glass & other media. You can find it on the green, along "magnolia row."

• 2009 Student Art Exhibition & Student Art Tent Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., CFPA Art Gallery Enjoy selected works of student art at the juried exhibit at the UWF gallery. While you're on the green, see more student artwork on display at the Fine Arts Show along Magnolia Row, featuring drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media.

• 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 inside 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. – 5:30 p.m. public sale; Saturday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. public sale outside the library entrance.

Choose from among the many thousands 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/Intertribals, Buffalo Woman, Perdido Bay Tribe, Native Knots, First Nations Intertribal Association and Creek Heritage.

• Phillips Jazz Piano Competition
Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Sanger Theatre Downtown Pensacola, Palafox Place 595-3880

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

• 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...

•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.

 

Saturday, April 4, 2009:

• 2009 Partners in Excellence Award Ceremony
Saturday Noon - 12:30 - Main Stage on the Green
The Partners in Excellence Award is presented in appreciation and recognition of excellence displayed by our community members for their non-monetary contributions toward academic and professional development of UWF students.

• Alumni Jazz Brunch and Awards Celebration
Saturday 10:00 a.m., Commons Conference Center, Building 22
Tickets $25 (474-2758). Entertainment by UWF Jazz Combo and awards presented by Mollye Barrows, UWF alumna and news anchor for Pensacola's WEAR ABC 3.

• Children's Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Children's Festival will be held on the green, near building 12. Activities include jumping stations, tile painting, tattoos, A-4 Skyhawk cockpit, Jigsaw Puzzle Making and more.

• Classic Car Show
Saturday, on the green, near the Commons
The Panhandle Cruisers bring their classic cars to the green Saturday. We'll let you select the People's Choice awards.

• 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 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 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 a fly ball demonstration. Don't miss the Country Canine Square Dance team. It gives swing your partner a whole new meaning. On the green near buildings 27 and 29.

• Entertainment Stage
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Don't miss Touch of Gray, Heartsong and Touch of Blue.

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

• 2008 Student Art Exhibition & Student Art Tent Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., CFPA Art Gallery Enjoy selected works of student art at the juried exhibit at the UWF gallery. While you're on the green, see more student artwork on display at the Fine Arts Show along Magnolia Row, featuring drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media.

• 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.

• Library Book Sale (John C. Pace Library)
Friday inside 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. – 5:30 p.m. public sale; Saturday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. public sale outside the library entrance.

Choose from among the many thousands 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
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.

• SeniorFest
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SeniorFest will consist of art works done by our seniors and bocce ball games this year. No partner is needed, but you may bring your own partner. No experience necessary - it's fun. See you there.

• Sporting Events
UWF Baseball versus West Alabama - Jim Spooner Field Saturday - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday - 1 p.m.

• Student 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.

• Time Portal to the Past
Saturday 10 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 10:40 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.

• 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

• UWF Showcase
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Library Steps
Across UWF's spectrum of activities, vibrant research and enthusiastic service centers continue to grow and expand. Come see the "cutting edge" of UWF's creativity and knowledge at Showcase UWF.

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