Tina's
Treasure@Gulf Crest
3
bedroom 14th Floor Luxury Beach Condo
“Welcome
to Paradise” Come be our guest at
The
World’s most beautiful beaches!
Pool & Gulf facing
Fitness Center
Video arcade game
room for children and teenagers
September 30 - October
3
Thunder Beach Fall
Motorcycle Rally – Bikes galore! Thunder Beach draws tens of thousands
of bikers and their families from across the country. A weekend of motorcycle
fun with concerts, custom bike show, bike parade and Poker Run.
Location: Panama City
Beach, Fla.
Info: 850.249.7627
or www.thunderbeachproductions.com
October 1 - 2
The Annual Oktoberfest
transforms quaint downtown Panama City into a bustling German-style village.
From accordion players to carnival rides and sausage eating contests, this
Uber-Strassen-Fest has it all. Large food tents are concentrated near the
bandstand. Food enthusiasts will be serenaded by local musicians
of a variety of styles, so practice your polka. Oktoberfest offers plenty
to keep the little ones busy, while the adults savor a huge selection of
beer. Carnival rides, face-painting, clowns and other family activities
are part of the fun. More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the
event, from the ceremonial tapping of the kegs to the Oom-Pah-Pah band
concerts.
October 3 – 5
Super Boat Florida/National
Championship – It’s adrenaline on emerald-green seas with the culmination
of the Super Boat Grand Prix national series. With boat parades, awards,
parties and more, it’s an action-packed weekend for the entire family.
Location: Frank Brown
Park
16200 Panama City
Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Fla.
Info: 305.296.6166
or www.superboat.com
October 8-11
Indian
Summer Seafood Festival – One of the Southeast’s largest festivals,
showcasing the region’s bounty of arts, crafts and tasty local cuisine.
Highlights include nationally renowned musicians performing on two stages
during three days.
Location: Frank Brown
Park
16200 Panama City
Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Fla
October 24 – 26
Southeastern Blues
& BBQ Festival – It’s a finger lickin’ good time as barbeque teams
from across the country compete to qualify for the World Championship Barbeque
Contest in Memphis, Tenn. Enjoy blues music, children's activities, carnival
rides and more.
Location: Carl Gray
Park
Panama City, Fla.
Info: 850.784.9542
or www.emeraldcoastevents.org
November 1
Ironman Florida Triathlon
– Qualifying event for Ironman World Championship.
Location: Boardwalk
Beach Resort, 9450 S. Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach,
Fla.
Info: 850.234.3484
or www.ironmanflorida.com
November 3 – 8
Emerald Coast Cruizin’
Event – Calling all car and hot rod enthusiasts: This classic car and hot
rod show has a vendor marketplace, swap meet, music and prizes.
Location: Frank Brown
Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, Fla.
Info: 888.299.7892
or www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com
November 6 – 9
Holly Fair – Unwrap
plenty of holiday cheer at this unique shopping and entertainment extravaganza.
Unique merchandise from around the country, with live entertainment featuring
the sights and sounds of local choirs, ensembles, dance groups and bands.
Location: Boardwalk
Beach Resort
9450 S. Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach,
Fla.
Info: 850.785.7870
or www.jslpanamacity.org
December 13
22ndAnnual Boat Parade
of Lights – St. Andrews Bay sets the stage for a magical celebration at
sea as boats of all shapes and sizes dress up in grand style for this festival
of twinkling lights.
Location: St. Andrews
Marina
Panama City, Fla.
Info: 850.872.7208
or www.historicstandrews.com