Annual Events

Make plans to put on your lederhosen, grab a proper hat, and join us for Oktoberfest! This event is free to the public but there is a VIP package for sale. The event features authentic German food vendors, stein hoisting contests with prizes, kids pumpkin decorating, bavarian and domestic beer tents, live music, artisan and craft vendors, kids fun zone and more! Have fun and Prost!

For two nights each November, the unique street-scape of Historic Downtown Panama City 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  • World's Largest Pinball Machine •   Sand Art Since 2014 we have featured the work of hundreds of artists from 40+ countries.  This event…

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras offers two days of parades, music, festivals, and family fun! The perfect reason to visit Panama City.

Downtown Panama City comes together once again to celebrate the birth of our Great Nation on Sunday, July 4th! This free family-friendly event is open to the public and includes:   5:00pm - Kick off our Salute to Freedom Festival with a delightful downtown Panama City parade! The parade route starts at 8th Street heading south on Harrison Avenue, right (west) on 4th St., ending at Oak Ave. Vendors and food trucks will greet you along West Government Street with…

3rd annual St Andrews Play Music on the Porch Day! Times and sponsors TBA. Click ‘going’ to save the date, Saturday, August 28, 2021

Around the globe, on the first Friday of September, people everywhere ditch work, skip school, and abandon chores. It’s Art Break Day! Grab your favorite creative thing to do and come do it in St Andrews. 12-6pm.

Prost! Raise a glass to Destination Panama City's 1st Annual Oktoberfest Craft Beer Tasting, kicking off the 33rd Annual Panama City Oktoberfest weekend! Live music by Dion Jones & the Neon Tears will fill the air on the #LovePC lawn while guests peruse beer tasting, food, and vendor booths outside the brand new Destination Panama City Visitor's Center. Ticketholders will receive a commemorative Oktoberfest tasting glass and access to seasonal and craft beer tasting. Purchase your tickets through Eventbrite, here. All attendees over…

Dust off your lederhosen and get ready for Historic Downtown Panama City’s 33rd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25th, from 3-10PM between the 300 and 400 blocks of downtown Harrison Avenue.   This free event offers a day filled with fun for the whole family! Craft booths, face painting and inflatable rides will entertain the young and young at heart. Live music, seasonal and craft beer tents, and food booths with authentic German cuisine will line the streets alongside Historic…

The Gulf Jazz Society’s 20th annual jazz festival will take place Friday, Oct 1stand Saturday, Oct 2nd 2021 at Oaks-by-the-Bay park in historic St. Andrews.  As always, this family-friendly music festival is free to the public.  Just remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.  This year’s festival features more top-rated jazz groups offering distinctive styles of jazz: Dixieland, straight ahead, big band, vocal, bebop, blues-infused, and Latin. More information will be provided as we approach the festival weekend.  Do…