Panama City Beach Annual Events
Annual Events & Festivals in Panama City Beach
Seabreeze Jazz Festival | April
With climates still temperate for the sea breeze to keep you cool as fantastic music hits the ears, Seabreeze Jazz Festival, held at Pier Park every April, features fantastic jazz, great eats and awesome craft vendors.
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally | April
One of a two major Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rallies, this annual roar of good times brings thousands of bikers to Panama City Beach every April. The locals seem to like it, too.
4th of July in Panama City Beach | July
Whether you prefer to hit the pier or enjoy the parades, Panama City Beach is the classic place to celebrate U.S. Independence Day! Check out this site to find out exactly what suits your celebration style.
USFA World Series | July
Feed your need for speed in a way you might not expect in Panama City Beach. Not the roar of motorcycles, but the swift whir of fast pitches at the United States Fast Pitch Association World Series, held this year in Panama City Beach.
Bay Point Billfish Invitational Tournament | July
We love our fishing tournaments in PCB, and the Bay Point Billfish Invitational is a great way to watch the best of the best reel in the biggest Billfish catch.
Offshore Classic in Mexico Beach | July
Another incredible fishing tournament—the Offshore Classic in Mexico Beach—is not only thrilling in the watching and participation, but the location just so happens to be the stunningly beautiful Mexican Beach Marina.
Florida Scallop & Music Festival | August
Held in a little out-of-the-way treasure known as St. Joseph Bay in Port St. Joe, Pensacola, the Florida Scallop & Music Festival features national musical acts, arts and crafts and educational exhibits in the Kid'z Zone, and of course, mouth-watering Gulf-fresh seafood favorites galore.
USSSA Military World Tournament (Softball) | August
Mens' and women's divisions of the USSSA go head to head for the ultimate victory at the USSSA Military World Softball Tournament. Featuring more than 70 Military teams, this double elimination tournament will definitely deliver sports lovers the thrill they're looking for.
Schooners' Annual Lobster Festival & Tournament | September
Every September, the delicious and divine seafood king known as the lobster is given its full due with the amazing Schooner's Annual Lobster Festival & Tournament—the largest lobster fest in Florida.
Beach Blast Sprint Olympic Triathlon & Dualthon | September
Whether you're a participant or a spectator, the Beach Blast Sprint Olympic Triathlon and Dualthon is an event rich with inspirational victories and literal neck-and-neck competition.
Pojo Live Music Fest | September
Music and fun-lovers from all over the Southeast travel annually to experience an incredible roster of nationally renowned musicians. If you enjoy indie, alternative, rhythm and blues, singer-songwriters, jam bands, pure blues and straight-up rock and roll, the Pojo Live Music is a super-fun celebration of live music.
Panama City Beach Festival of the Arts | September
This is your chance to discover and re-discover an eclectic selection of one-of-a-kind works of art from the country's best artisans, craftspeople and artists. You'll definitely want to take your time to peruse the treasures featured at the Panama City Beach Festival of the Arts...designed for you to make your very own.
Thunder Beach Autumn Rally | September & October
With a crisp breeze in the air and the roar of motorcycles revving their engines, you'll know it's time for the Thunder Beach Annual Autumn Rally, held at the end of September and beginning of October every year.
Oktoberfest | October
While originally a German harvest celebration, Oktoberfest was quickly embraced by beer-lovers the world over. Panama City Beach hosts a stein-lover's paradise every year with its own lederhosen-loving Oktoberfest held, of course, every October. Beer isn't the only thing going on here, and families will have a blast, too.
Pirates of the High Seas Fest | October
Arrggh! Ahoy! The Pirates of the High Seas Fest ensures a rollicking good time for adults and kids alike, complete with music, crafts, period-dressed pirates, games, food and a whole lot more
Jazz-By-the-Bay Festival | October
A jazz purist's paradise. Featuring the best of the best every year—all in the beautiful environs of Panama City Beach, the annual Jazz-By-the-Bay Festival, hosted by the Gulf Jazz Society guarantees an amazing musical experience for everyone in attendance, even the kids.
Boat Parade of Lights | November
If you're in town in the off-season, be sure to celebrate the harbinger of the holiday season with the Boat Parade of Lights, held at the end of November since 1986 in historic St. Andrews Marina.
