Press Release

Prost, Panama City! Oktoberfest Weekend Returns to Downtown

PANAMA CITY, FL – June 26, 2025 – Grab a pretzel and prepare to polka during Panama City’s 37th Annual Oktoberfest, a two-day celebration of Bavarian culture, fall flavors, and community fun in the heart of Downtown, presented by Destination Panama City and the City of Panama City.

 

Downtown Panama City Volksmarch
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Panama City

Kick off the weekend with the Downtown Panama City Volksmarch, a spirited stroll through Downtown’s pubs and eateries, inspired by Germany’s walking clubs. Enjoy craft brews, camaraderie, and seasonal snacks as you visit each stop and fill your event passport with stamps. Turn in your completed passport for a chance to win an exclusive Oktoberfest prize basket! The Volksmarch is self-paced and free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase at a variety of participating locations along the route.

 

Free Family-Friendly Festival
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
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.

 

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

###

ABOUT PANAMA CITY

Embraced by beautiful St. Andrew Bay on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Panama City offers a myriad of water sports ranging from world-class sailing to some of the best year round in-shore and off-shore fishing in the U.S. Off the water, visitors to the Northwest Florida city delight in the sunny destination’s eclectically rich neighborhoods offering a thriving visual and performing arts scene, a range of dining that makes full use of bounteous local seafood, and diverse shopping and antiquing. To contact Destination Panama City directly call 850-215-1700. Please visit destinationpanamacity.com , and follow on Facebook and Instagram. Join the conversation at #destinationpanamacity.

Media Contacts:

Jennifer Vigil
Destination Panama City
[email protected]
(850) 215-1700