Pensacola Nonprofits Unite for Annual Fred Levin Way Festival

Thousands attend free event featuring over 60 local organizations and resources.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:39pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of an outdoor festival, with blurred figures and colorful lights creating a sense of energy and community.The annual Fred Levin Way Festival brings the Pensacola community together in a vibrant celebration of local nonprofits and the resources they provide.Pensacola Today

Dozens of nonprofit organizations came together at Pensacola's Maritime Park on Sunday for the annual "Fred Levin Way Festival", a free community event named after the renowned local philanthropist Fred Levin. The festival featured giveaways, entertainment, and resources from over 60 participating nonprofits, drawing an estimated 13,000 attendees in 2025.

Why it matters

The Fred Levin Way Festival serves as a platform for Pensacola's nonprofit community to connect directly with residents of all backgrounds, providing free access to valuable services, resources, and support. The event honors the legacy of Fred Levin, a local attorney who donated over $35 million to universities, hospitals, and other charitable causes during his lifetime.

The details

The festival included free food, prizes, and entertainment, as well as information and resources from over 60 local nonprofit organizations. Attendance has grown steadily over the past five years, reaching a record of 13,000 people in 2025. Organizers say the event goes beyond just handing out freebies, but is focused on connecting attendees with the community resources and support services available to them.

  • The Fred Levin Way Festival has been held annually for the past 5 years.
  • The most recent festival took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Fred Levin

A renowned trial attorney in Pensacola who donated over $35 million to universities, nonprofit organizations, and hospitals during his lifetime.

Brenton Goodman

An attorney who helped organize the Fred Levin Way Festival, describing it as an event designed to provide free resources and support to people of all demographics in the Pensacola community.

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What they’re saying

“It's a festival that's designed to allow anyone of any demographic, of any type of social or income status to come out and have a free, fun day where they can get everything for free, from food to entertainment to prizes and really allow them to be able to meet the community and the nonprofit organizations that really do the best in what's right for our community.”

— Brenton Goodman, Attorney

The takeaway

The Fred Levin Way Festival demonstrates the power of a community coming together to support those in need, honoring the legacy of a local philanthropist while providing valuable resources and connections to thousands of Pensacola residents.