Bands on the Blackwater: Downtown Milton Spring Concert Series coming back

Bands on the Blackwater Spring concert series is coming back to downtown Milton on April 2, 2021. Photo TJ Hodgson

On March 9, the organizers of our beloved community event, over at City of Milton, released the 2021 Spring Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series schedule with an opening date of April 2 and will run every Friday night until June 11.

SPRING 2021 BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER CONCERT SCHEDULE

The City of Milton is proud to announce the 2021 Spring Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series. Following the cancellation of the complete 2020 schedule due to COVID-19, the City is excited to bring back the popular concerts.

The Spring Series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Bluegrass, country, blues and rock and roll will be performed on the stage in Downtown Milton. The schedule is as follows:

April 2 – Nu-Blu
April 9 – 12Eleven
April 16 – Bay Bridge Band
April 23 – Pearl Clarkin
April 30 – Boukou Groove
May 7 – Karli Ryan
May 14 - The Modern Eldorados Band Page
May 21 - The Mikey Clams Band
May 28 - Shazam Rocks
June 4 - Joey Collins Music
June 11 - Christina Christian

We wish to thank those who help make Bands on the Blackwater possible. BOTB is presented by: Humana, and Santa Rosa Medical Center. BOTB is sponsored by: Relax in Navarre Beach, CenterState Bank, Santa Rosa Press Gazette, 102.7 WXBM, My Magic 106, Jet 100.7, Soft Rock 94.1, A Joyful Noise Music Store, Massage Loft at Blackwater; Boomerang Pizza Kitchen, I Heart Milton, Blackwater Truss Systems, Florida Department of Corrections, Bravo Print & Promo.

Our honored non-profit this year is:
Guitars for Vets Pensacola

24 Fun Things to Do this Fall in Milton (& Beyond)

As things are slowly returning to normal, don't let this fall season pass you by. Don a mask or social distance and be inspired by our list of 24 things to do in Fall 2020 near you, regardless of the pandemic.

What is on your list?

Farms & Pumpkin Patches

Photo Courtesy: Sweet Season Farms

1. Sweet Seasons Farms

2. Holland Farm Pumpkin Patch & Maze

NO pumpkin patch in 2020 at number 3 and 4 on our list but we feel they deserve an honorable mention. Stay tuned for more coming soon at:

3. The Burch House

4. Sonshine Family Farms

Fall Festivals & Halloween Events

Photo Courtesy: WFBC

5. Trunk-or-treat at WFBC

6. Halloween at Blue Wahoo's

7. Boo at the Zoo

8. Shark School - Trick or Teeth

9. Gulfarium Croctoberfest

10. Halloween Horse Show

Holiday Shopping

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11. Beardless Brewhaus Craft Fair

12. Santa Rosa Farmers Market-Saturday Market Fest

13. Pensacola Punk Rock Flea Market

14. Beulah Craft & Sausage Fest

15. All About Antiques Sidewalk Clearance Sale

Fall Fitness

16. Yoga every day at Your Pace Yoga

17. Anytime Fitness in Milton- Why wait until January 1? Get your health and fitness on track today!

18. Pensacola Half Marathon & 5k

19. Yoga and Art for Kids at First City Art Center

Outdoor Fun

20. Camping at Blackwater Joe's Canoes

20. Pensacola Clay Shooting Tournament

21. Tom Poulin Dressage Clinic

22. Arcadia Mill Archeological Site-Hike & Kid's DIY Craft To-Go

Fall Fundraisers

23. Operation Coldfront 2020

24. Pink Pirates Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Annual 5k

Local Restaurants Expanding Curbside and Takeout Due to Coronavirus Measures

A Milton and Pace breakdown of which places are making adjustments

In an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered restaurants and bars across the state to close their dining rooms. That means many Milton and Pace restaurants have quickly pivoted to delivery, takeout, and curbside pickup. We’ve compiled a list of restaurants that have expanded such services recently. If you know of additional service changes, email us the name of the restaurant and any other helpful information at dana@iheartmilton.com.

Milton 

• Call to place your Box Special of the Day order for pick up at Ace's Restaurant.

• Blackwater Bistro - Temporarily closed.

• Hugely popular pizzeria Boomerang Pizza Kitchen has added online ordering and curbside pick up.

• Cisco's Restaurant - Temporarily closed.

• Milton’s very own Traditional New Orleans Seafood, Poboys, and Oyster Bar - Cosse’s Place.

• Full menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served all day for takeout at Cosse’s Corner Shack.

• Call ahead and pick up your Family Meal Deal at The Cutting Board.

• Local seafood restaurant David’s Catfish House offers call-in orders for pick up and will have David's Direct free in-house delivery up and running soon.

• Treat the Family to Grover T’s BBQ most popular Family Supper. It has something for everyone and feeds 4-6 hungry folks!!

• Enjoy a Drive-In Curbside Concert while you wait for your to-go order at The Hangar.

• Mexican restaurant La Hacienda is taking curbside orders in Milton and at all locations

• Call in your takeout coffee or latte order at Mama Lattes for quick and smooth service.

• Delicious takeout homecooked, comfort food without the mess at Mason’s Good Food Good People.

• Voted BEST sandwich shop in town (by I Heart Milton!) - McKinely’s Sandwich Shop Order the chicken salad on a croissant. You’ll be glad you did!

• Fresh donuts and more daily at Milton Quality Bakery.

• There’s no karaoke at Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill but the kitchen is open for takeout orders.

• Oval Office - Home of the Myrtle Burger.

• Voted BEST ice cream shop in town (by I Heart Milton!) - Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets

• At Snowbiz Shaved Ice, all flavored syrups are made in-house and topped on the fluffiest ice around!

• Looking for good food on a budget? Specials every day over at Taco Town.

• Family Dinner Packs at Tastee Freez are sure to please the entire family.

• Order your Family Pack to-go or try their Ready-to-Grill steaks from the butcher case at Texas Roadhouse.

Pace

• There’s no better way to start your day than with a coffee from the Coffee Break/Drowsy Poet drive-thru.

• La Hacienda Pace location is one of three family-owned and operated restaurants serving fresh and flavorful Mexican-style dishes.

• Love a good Philly sandwich but can’t have the carbs? At Philly's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies you can skip the bread and still enjoy all the great taste!

• Be sure to try the Elvis roll when you order takeout at Pace’s newest sushi restaurant, Rock N Roll Sushi Pace!

• Enjoy the convenience of two locations to choose from when you call-in your order and pick up at Santino’s Pizza & Grinders Five Points or Pea Ridge.  

• Locally owned and operated in Pace for over 25 years, Socio’s Pizza is best known for its pizza!

• Sonny’s BBQ  Home of the Buy One Get One pork sandwich EVERY MONDAY!