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SUMMARY:Backstage Pass
DESCRIPTION:Pack your picnic blankets and folding chairs and get ready for an exciting new line-up of fall concerts as Backstage Pass returns to the Marina Lawn in Downtown Panama City! With several restaurants and cafes just a short stroll away\, you’ll have plenty of fantastic food and drink offerings to enjoy during the show. \n\n\n\nThe series of six weekly concerts\, a cherished annual tradition organized by the Bay Arts Alliance\, will begin Thursday\, September 17 and continue every Thursday evening through October 22. The program of regional bands covers a wide variety of styles and genres\, offering an opportunity for family and friends of different ages and musical tastes the chance to come together to enjoy exceptional outdoor live performances right on the shores of St. Andrews Bay. \n\n\n\nThis year’s concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the Marina Lawn at 7 Harrison Avenue between Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar and Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina\, an IHG Hotel. \n\n\n\n2026 Lineup: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17 – The Rock Mob\n\n\n\nSeptember 24 – Flow Tribe\n\n\n\nOctober 1 – Gage Cowart Band\n\n\n\nOctober 8 – J and the Causeways\n\n\n\nOctober 15 – Goodbye to Sunshine\n\n\n\nOctober 22 – Cat Ridgeway and the Tourists\n\n\n\n\n​Thanks to the generous support of Destination Panama City\, the City of Panama City\, and our sponsors\, the concerts will be free to the public again this year. \n\n\n\nBackstage Pass grew out of the Concerts in the Park series begun in 1986\, by Florida First Federal and late community leader\, Roger Schadd. From 1986 to 2008\, free outdoor concerts were held every summer featuring local and regional bands. In order to keep the series going during the recession\, Backstage Pass began welcoming guests through the Backstage Door of the Marina Civic Center in 2009\, and the first band was “On Call”\, led by the late Hulon Crayton. After the Marina Civic Center was damaged in Hurricane Michael\, the series relocated to the Marina Lawn.
URL:https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/backstage-pass/
LOCATION:Marina Lawn between Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar and Hotel Indigo\, 7 Harrison Ave\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Weekend at Panama City
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of traditional German merriment at Panama City’s 38th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend! Immerse yourself in the lively festivities that have been cherished for generations. Indulge in German cuisine and beer\, while the little ones enjoy family-friendly activities that promise smiles and laughter. Bring your friends and family to make memories that will last a lifetime at this beloved community event. Prost to a day filled with joy\, laughter\, and the spirit of Oktoberfest! \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nVOLKSMARCH | DOWNTOWN & ST.  ANDREWS \n\n\n\nSeptember 25\, 2026 from 5 PM – 9 PM\, September 26\, 2026 from 12 PM – 8 PM at Historic Downtown Panama City and Historic St. Andrews. \n\n\n\nKick off the weekend with the Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch on Friday\, September 25 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Saturday\, September 26 from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sip\, savor and stroll your way through participating pubs and eateries in both historic neighborhoods while enjoying craft beer\, traditional German fare and special Oktoberfest offerings. Pick up an event passport\, collect stamps along the way and turn in your completed passport at the Destination Panama City booth on Saturday at the Downtown Oktoberfest celebration for a chance to win an Oktoberfest prize basket.  \n\n\n\nParticipation Locations: \n\n\n\nDowntown \n\n\n\n\nGrace O’Malley’s\n\nO’Malley’s Festival Beer\n\n\n\n\n\nBookish Boutique\n\n$5 Oktoberfest beers\n\n\n\n\n\nEl Weirdo\n\n\n\nHistory Class\n\n\n\nPoint Break Arcade\n\nSpecial Oktoberfest menu featuring Woven Water Festbier\, Florida Ave Super Märzen Bros\, Underberg\, and more\n\n\n\n\n\nSunset Slush\n\n\n\nThe Place\n\n\n\n\nSt. Andrews \n\n\n\n\nHunt’s Oyster Bar\n\n\n\nSt. Andy’s Sports Pub\n\nBratwurst & Fries\, Oktoberfest on tap\n\n\n\n\n\nNewby’s Brew House\n\n\n\nThe Grocery\n\n$5 Monster Mash Margarita\n\n\n\n\n\nLittle Village\n\n\n\nBurgunbarrel\n\n25% of all German wine\, 25% off all Oktoberfest beers\n\n\n\n\n\nLos Antojitos\n\n$3 radler\, two specialty cocktails: the Bavarian Bad Apple and the Black Forest Margarita\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL | DOWNTOWN PANAMA CITY \n\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Downtown Panama City on Harrison Ave from East 5th Street to Beach Drive. The Main Stage will be located on the Panama City Center for the Arts lawn\, located at 19 East 4th Street. \n\n\n\nLive Music and Fun Competitions: \n\n\n\n\nLive Music – Enjoy fun Polka mashups alongside traditional favorites and lively dances throughout the day with the PolkaMeisters. \n\n\n\nKids Pretzel Toss – Teams of two compete to see who can toss their pretzel the farthest for a prize! Only children 12 years old and younger may participate.\n\n\n\nStein Hoisting Competition – Put your strength and endurance to the test by lifting and holding a full stein to see if you’ve got what it takes to claim the title! Only adults 21 years old and older may participate.\n\n\n\n Costume Competition – Showcase your best traditional German attire for a chance to win and celebrate in style!\n\n\n\n\nFood and Refreshments: Savor the tastes of Oktoberfest with a variety of food vendors serving up delicious treats and refreshing beverages. \n\n\n\nEclectic Vendors: Discover a charming array of vendors featuring artisanal crafts\, unique jewelry\, stylish clothing boutiques\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events: \n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Live Music\n\n\n\n4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Kids Pretzel Toss\n\n\n\n4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Live Music\n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Stein Hoisting Competition\n\n\n\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Live Music\n\n\n\n7:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Costume Competition\n\n\n\n8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Live Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nID – Anyone planning to consume alcohol must show identification and wear the official event 21+ event wristband. ID Checks will take place next to beer tents.\n\n\n\nCash – Bars are cash only. There will be an ATM on site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat NOT to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nIllegal substances\, glass\, weapons\, knives\, or firearms\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Parking Lots: \n\n\n\n\nPlentiful Street Parking\n\n\n\n8 Harrison Ave (Old Marina Civic Center)\n\n\n\n9 Harrison Ave (South of W. Government St)\n\n\n\n36 Oak Ave (South of McKenzie Park)\n\n\n\n413 Harrison Ave (behind Martin Theater)\n\n\n\n2-98 E 6th St (between Harrison Ave and Luverne Ave\, South of 6th St)\n\n\n\nHandicap Parking is available on a first come first served basis.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our participating Sponsors!\n\n\n\nBuffalo Rock Pepsi\, History Class Brewing Company\, WJHG\, iHeartMedia\, and Clearwave Fiber. \n\n\n\nAnd thank you to our partner\, the City of Panama City  \n\n\n\nAre you interested in being a vendor?\n\n\n\n\n Vendor Application
URL:https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/oktoberfest-weekend/
LOCATION:Panama City Center for the Arts\, 19 E 4th Street\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fright Nights in Historic Downtown Panama City
DESCRIPTION:Fright Nights is a hauntingly creative experience in Historic Downtown Panama City. From spine-tingling scares to imaginative art and lively community gatherings\, the event brings together history\, horror\, and celebration in a way that’s both thrilling and unforgettable. Experience the creativity\, tradition\, and spooky spirit that have made Fright Nights a favorite fall tradition for locals and visitors alike. \n\n\n\nOctober 15 – 17\, 6 PM – 9 PM \n\n\n\nOctober 22 – 25\, 6 PM – 9 PM \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from Fright Nights support the Bay Arts Alliance mission of putting Art on Every Corner.
URL:https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/fright-nights/
LOCATION:Panama City Center for the Arts\, 19 E 4th Street\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Eye Soar
DESCRIPTION:For two nights each November\, Gulf Coast State College comes alive with light\, sound\, art\, and fun. Experience the Public Eye SOAR – featuring imagery from all corners of the globe.  Local and International projection art  •  Live performance  •  Interactive Activities • Short Films  •  Animation  • Photography  • Doodlers  •   Sand Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 2014\, this event has featured the work of hundreds of artists from 45+ countries and territories. Soar is free\, and all ages are welcome to this family friendly event of light\, color\, and imagination.
URL:https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/publiceyesoar/
LOCATION:Gulf Coast State College\, 5230 W US HWY 98\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Panama City Songwriters Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ticket Info\n\n\n\nBook Your Hotel\n\n\n\nPanama City Songwriters Festival\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDowntown Panama City will be home to the area’s 8th Annual Songwriter Festival\, November 6 – 7\, 2026. The town will be filled with musical entertainment by local\, regional\, national\, and international songwriters! All of the venues hosting this year’s singer-songwriters will be within walking distance to each other. Enjoy historic Downtown Panama City while you listen to songs and stories from some amazing artists! \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n All proceeds support and fund youth music programs through the Bay Youth Music Association.
URL:https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/panama-city-songwriters-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Panama City\, 409 Harrison Avenue\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season has officially set sail in Panama City\, Florida and Destination Panama City is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Boat Parade of Lights! Once again\, we’re teaming up with the City of Panama City to illuminate the waters of St. Andrews Bay during this cherished community tradition. The boat parade will feature a dazzling display of Christmas lights and decorations\, transforming St. Andrews Bay into a magical winter wonderland. \n\n\n\nThe 40th Annual Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday\, December 12\, 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParade Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, December 12\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nRoute: Beginning at St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club\, the parade will travel westward along the shoreline of beautiful St. Andrews Bay\, floating past Historic Downtown Panama City\, the Panama City Marina\, West Beach Drive\, the St. Andrews Marina\, Historic St. Andrews\, Sun Harbor Marina\, and ending at the Hathaway Bridge.\n\n\n\n\nBe part of the maritime merriment! Whether you’re a captain eager to showcase your creativity or an enthusiastic onlooker\, there’s a place for you at this unforgettable event. Spectators can watch the boats light up the bay from the shorelines\, the Panama City Marina\, the St. Andrews Marina\, or elevate their viewing experience at some of Panama City’s waterfront bars and restaurants. Captains will have a chance to win a prize for the best-decorated boat\, voted on by the public. \n\n\n\nHoliday Village at the Panama City Marina Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, December 12\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM\n\n\n\nHoliday-themed vendors\, festive music\, and a special visit from Santa will have everyone filled with Yuletide cheer!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our participating Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy some Yuletide Cheer during the Parade with our Partners:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing Soon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in participating in the parade as a boat captain\, vendor\, or sponsor? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaptain Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nChairs and/or Blankets – Event seating is not provided.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat NOT to Bring: \n\n\n\n\nTents\n\n\n\nIllegal substances\, glass\, weapons\, knives\, or firearms\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Parking Lots: \n\n\n\n\nPlentiful Street Parking\n\n\n\n8 Harrison Ave (Old Marina Civic Center)\n\n\n\n9 Harrison Ave (South of W. Government St)\n\n\n\n36 Oak Ave (South of McKenzie Park)\n\n\n\n413 Harrison Ave (behind Martin Theater)\n\n\n\n2-98 E 6th St (between Harrison Ave and Luverne Ave\, South of 6th St)\n\n\n\nHandicap Parking is available on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/boat-parade-of-lights/
LOCATION:Panama City Marina\, 1 Harrison Ave\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
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