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Panama City Beach Oktoberfest 2026

Panama City Beach Oktoberfest 2026

Three days at Aaron Bessant Park in a Munich-style tent with German and craft beer, live music by The Bräts, The Czechers and the Will Thompson Band, bounce houses and face painting—kids 12 and under free on GA.

WHO Family

WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 4:00–11:00 p.m.; Sat Oct 17, 12:00–11:00 p.m.; Sun Oct 18, 12:00–5:00 p.m.

WhereAaron Bessant Park, 500 West Park Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Cost3-day General Admission tickets start at $20 ahead of time; FREE for kids 12 and under.

Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

Bring family, friends and pets to Frank Brown Park Dog Park for Police K9 demonstrations, a Doggie Dash with medals, an adoption booth and a pet costume contest.

WHO Family

WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

WhereFrank Brown Park Dog Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

CostFREE.

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Floating Pumpkin Patch

Floating Pumpkin Patch at Frank Brown Park Aquatic Center in Panama City Beach.

WHO Family

WhenOctober 17, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereFrank Brown Park Aquatic Center, 16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Cost$6 (pumpkin included)

Thunder Beach Autumn Rally 2026

Thunder Beach Autumn Rally 2026

You can ride the fall motorcycle rally across Panama City Beach—national vendors, bike shows and live music, with free entry at the Frank Brown Park hub (cages welcome).

WHO Everyone

WhenOct 21–25, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereMulti-venue Panama City Beach — primary hub Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway (US Hwy 98), Panama City Beach, FL 32413

CostFREE ENTRY at Frank Brown Park; other ticketed experiences — See organizer website for details.

Emerald Coast Cruizin' Car Show

Emerald Coast Cruizin' Car Show

Emerald Coast Cruizin’ packs Aaron Bessant Park with classic cars, hot rods, vendor midway, and concerts.

WHO Family

WhenThu Nov 12–Sat Nov 14 · Contact organizer for hours

WhereAaron Bessant Park, 500 W Park Dr, Panama City Beach (Bay County)

Cost$20 per day spectator gate (children under 12 free)

Holly Fair 2026

Holly Fair 2026

Junior League of Panama City’s upscale holiday merchant fair fills Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort for four days of shopping.

WHO Everyone

WhenThu Nov 12–Sun Nov 15 · Preview Party Thu 6:00–10:00 PM; Champagne Brunch Fri 8:00–10:00 AM; shopping Fri 10:30 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (children’s event Sun 10:00 AM–2:00 PM)

WhereEdgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 309 Richard Jackson Boulevard, Panama City Beach (Bay)

CostPreview Party $60 · brunch $30 · general shopping $10 · children’s event $10/child

6 Festival Gazette Florida Northwest Florida Panama City Beach

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