Apr 30, 2012 - May 29, 2012
May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Jul 3, 2012
Jul 7, 2012 - Jul 20, 2012
Jul 26, 2012 - Jul 27, 2012
Aug 2, 2012 - Aug 3, 2012
Aug 24, 2012
Mar 1, 2012 - Nov 1, 2012
Sep 7, 2012
Oct 1, 2012 - Oct 6, 2012
Apr 30, 2012 - May 29, 2012
May has been declared Florida State Parks Month. Experience all the sights, sounds and recreational activities that visitors enjoy while visiting Florida's National Gold Medal Winning State Parks. Three State Park Treasures found along the Emerald Coast are Henderson Beach, Rocky Bayou and Navarre Beach State Parks! For more Information, contact your local state park or visit us online at floridastateparks.org.
May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend on Panama City Beach is the traditional opening of the summer season, and is the perfect opportunity to explore this vacation paradise. And, there's even a music and barbecue festival to keep your toes tapping and your belly full! Most of the major attractions, restaurants and beach clubs are now open, and are swinging into high gear in an effort to entice visitors to the World's Most Beautiful Beaches. Sure, the crowds heading towards the Beach can sometimes make for slow moving traffic, but it really doesn't take long before you're on the beach and ready for fun. Once on the beach, there are a nearly inexhaustible number of options for visitors... for instance, behind just about every hotel, condo, restaurant and beach bar are vendors offering jet ski rides and parasailing trips. These are great for hardy souls searching for fun on- and above- the water. Renting a jet ski is a quick and easy way to see Panama City Beach from a new angle, while enjoying the sensation of motorcycling on water! Parasailing trips are a unique way to get a stunning vantage from which to see the beauty of both the Beach and the sea-life in the Gulf of Mexico. Once up in the air, a strange quiet calmness descends over the intrepid parasailor as you drift effortlessly over the aquamarine waters of the Gulf. From your 'seat' above the Gulf, you watch the water's changing face as you travel across the sandbars and out over blue water... then the turn back to the Beach, and a stunning panorama opens before you. As far as you can see, the Beach is covered by swimmers, sunbathers, families, and a range of frantic activity. Don't put off your first trip of the year to Panama City Beach- head down Memorial Day Weekend and throw yourself into the non-stop fun and excitement this coastal community offers!
Jul 3, 2012
Come celebrate America's Independence on the World's Most Beautiful Beaches! This year is shaping up to be one of the biggest and best Independence Day celebrations ever - with events taking place all over the Emerald Coast. Panama City Beach, FL Fireworks, music and special events are planned at Pier Park. Family fun includes free concerts, contests and fireworks! Several bands will be spread throughout the property.. Admission is free and open to the public. More info: July 4th Celebrations at Pier Park Fireworks Cruise The Lady Anderson Dining Yacht is an elegant and graceful vessel, cruising from Panama City Beach. Experience evening cruises that tour the inland waters of Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Bay. Feast on our delicious buffet with prime rib and shrimp and so much more...served on each of our evening cruises! Great food! Great price and always great family fun! TWO ways to enjoy the 4th. Take the dinner cruise, featuring a delicious buffet, and enjoy the firework display from the water. Tickets start at $65.00 for adults. Boarding is at 6:30 pm and the cruise runs from 7:00pm to 10:15pm. Just want to enjoy the fireworks show, Board Capt. Anderson and watch the amazing displays from the water! Boarding starts at 7:30pm and cruise runs from 8:00pm to 10:15pm. Call for pricing. ----------------- Panama City, FL A festival celebrating America's Independence. This year's July 4th event is called "Salute to Freedom" and will feature "LIVE" entertainment all day concluding with the $25,000 Fireworks display on Wednesday, July 4th. The event will be simulcast on local radio stations. This event attracts up to 50,000 spectators to the Panama City Marina each year. ----------------- Lynn Haven, FL Lynn Haven will be hosting its "Lynn Haven Centennial" celebration on July 4th, 2012. The annual parade will be held on July 4th at 9am. ----------------- Mexico Beach, FL "Best Blast on the Beach" Independence Celebration is a day full of family activities! With a 5K Race, Kid's Fishing Tournament and a Firework Show that will take your breath away, this will be the place you want to be when we celebrate our Nation's Birthday!
Jul 7, 2012 - Jul 20, 2012
Girls fastpitch softball returns to Panama City Beach's Frank Brown Park with the USFA World Series... this can't-miss series will be a hit! The World series attracts teams from all over the country due to the competition and great coastal atmosphere. After all, Panama city is home to the world's most beautiful beaches! The United States Fastpitch Association (USFA) is the sanctioning authority of the World Series, and one of the driving forces bringing girls fastpitch tournaments to Panama City Beach over the past several years. The format of the USFA World Series is 5 game format, 3 pool followed by double elimination. The double elimination part of the tounament is seeded based on a blind draw. The World Series will begin with Opening Ceremonies at Frank Brown Park, with a gift exchange at the first game. TEAM and INDIVIDUAL trophies for 1st through 4th place will be awarded. The USFA World Series has been highly successful in bringing in first-class teams. Part of that is the quality of the tournament's organizers, part the ability of Panama City Beach to handle the tournaments, and part the quality of Frank Brown Park. That's not surprising, given that the Park boasts nine separate fields. And as part of the continuing expansion of the park, up to 10 more fields and an indoor swimming pool are envisioned. Click below for a schedule of Tournament Events: Schedule of Events These teams in turn bring with them a growing legion of fans, many of whom then encourage more tournaments to locate to Panama City Beach. And this is part of the dynamic fueling Panama City Beach's rapid growth as sports enthusiasts destination of choice! OK, everyone. Think fast!
Jul 26, 2012 - Jul 27, 2012
The 8th Annual Offshore Classic will be a tournament that all ages will enjoy. Bring the family and stay the weekend in Mexico Beach while fishing in this great tournament. Win prizes in the three fishing categories: Wahoo, Dolphin, and King Mackerel. Don't miss out on the Captain's Party celebrating the fishing tournament! The Captain's Party will be on Thursday evening, July 26th at Toucans, Mexico Beach from 5:30pm to 8:00pm CST. Call (888) 723-2546 or click here for more information.
Aug 2, 2012 - Aug 3, 2012
Make plans now for The Florida Scallop & Music Festival, August 3-4, 2012, along St. Joseph Bay in Port St. Joe. Don't miss this year's 16th annual event where headliner Aaron Tippin takes the stage after dark on Saturday with hits like "Kiss This", "You've Got To Stand For Something", "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With The Radio" and more. For the complete two-day line up of bands click here. Arts & crafts vendors, educational exhibits, our popular Kid'z Zone, and food galore will be offered throughout comfortable George Core Park around the pond and under the shade. Fried scallop plates will be available for sale and frozen scallops for take home. Parking is free or pull your boat up close to the beach to hear the music! For more information click here or call (800) 482-GULF.
Aug 24, 2012
The 16th Annual Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association Kingfish Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 25th. Get ready for another great tournament. The tournament will begin at 5am and ends at 5pm, all times are Central Standard Time. There will be Registration and the Captains' Party on Friday, Aug 24th, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm CST at Beacon Hill/Veterans Memorial Parktel. For more info call (888) 723-2546 or click here!
Mar 1, 2012 - Nov 1, 2012
Downtown Panama City comes alive with music, food, and fun on the first Friday of the month, starting in March and running through November. This event, recently named "#1 Festival" in the Best of Bay competition, has become a local Panama City tradition. Local shops and restaurants stay open late and the festivities run until 10 pm, providing a great opportunity to shop, eat and have a great time. Whether you are a regular, or you've never been... grab a friend, grab your family and head on down to Friday Fest! For more information visit pcfridayfest.com or call 850-785-2554.
Sep 7, 2012
Athletes from all over the world travel to St. Joe Beach to run, bike, and swim in this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Well-marked courses follow along the beautiful white sand beaches and pine forest of the Gulf Coast. Certified staff has organized this sprint and wonderful volunteers will be helping because of their love for the sport. Following the race, athletes and their friends and family celebrate the accomplishments of the day with great food at the Beacon Hill Park. Learn more about the bi-annual Beach Blast by contacting Race Director Olga Cemore 850-522-6666 or visit the website beachblasttriathlon.com for rules and registration details.
Oct 1, 2012 - Oct 6, 2012
Slip into your Shagging Shoes and dance your way to Panama City Beach October 02-07, 2012, 'cause there's a Shag-A-Rama happening that will leave you breathless! Over the past few years, the Shag-A-Rama parties have averaged over 400 attendees from all over the United States. What is "Shag" you ask? It's a phenomenal dance craze that started in Myrtle Beach in the 40 and 50's. Local teens invented the dance step that is most suited to Rhythm & Blues music. But "Shag" is much more than a style of swing dancing, it is a way of life for people from Virginia Beach to Florida! Some may even refer to it as a "religion." Come find out why! Shag is a 6-count, basic pattern dance with East Coast Swing. There is a rearrangement of the footwork that makes it look and feel unique. All the action occurs below the waist, though instructors tend to teach a very standard basic pattern. True seasoned "Shaggers" take pride in adopting their own versions of the dance, each being distinctive and smooth. Using the balls of their feet and small steps, "Shaggers" manage to perform this very "cool" style of dance to individual perfection!
