PANAMA CITY, FL – September 15, 2026 – Grab a pretzel and prepare to polka during Panama City’s 38th Annual Oktoberfest, a two-day celebration of Bavarian culture, fall flavors, and community fun presented by Destination Panama City and the City of Panama City.

Volksmarch | Downtown & St. Andrews
Date: September 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, September 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Panama City & St. Andrews

Kick 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.

This year’s locations:

Downtown:
• Grace O’Malleys
• Bookish Boutique
• El Weirdo
• History Class
• Point Break Arcade
• Sunset Slush
• The Place

St. Andrews:
• Hunt’s Oyster Bar
• St. Andy’s Sports Pub
• Newby’s Brew House
• The Grocery
• Little Village
• Burgunbarrel
• Los Antojitos

Free Family-Friendly Festival
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Harrison Avenue, Downtown Panama City

On Saturday, don your lederhosen and dirndls and continue the celebration with the entire family as Harrison Avenue turns into a Bavarian street festival. Savor authentic German dishes and fair favorites as you browse handicrafts, goods, and gifts from local artisans. Head to the Main Stage on the lawn at Panama City Center for the Arts (19 E. 4th Street) for music and dancing with The PolkaMeisters plus entertainment for all ages including the kids’ pretzel toss, the stein-hoisting competition, and costume contests.

Oktoberfest at Downtown Panama City is held annually on the last weekend of September. The date reflects the custom in Munich, where the celebration begins in mid-September and ends the first Sunday in October, taking advantage of the longer days and mild evenings of early fall. Special thanks go to the City of Panama City and the community partners whose support makes this cherished tradition possible year after year. This year’s sponsors include:

• Beverage Sponsor: Buffalo Rock-Pepsi
• Kid’s Zone Sponsor: Clearwave Fiber
• Official Television Sponsor: iHeart Media
• Official Radio Sponsor: WJHG
• Keg Tapping Sponsor: History Class Brewing Company

For event updates and more, please visit https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/oktoberfest-at-downtown-panama-city/