JANUARY
Dancing for Life
Date: 01/28/2012
Time: 6:30PM
A benefit showcase featuring professional dancers from Dancing with the Stars, local celebrities, as well as students from Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Panama City. This year, watch local radio personalities, Derrell Day of Talk Radio 101.1, Mandy of Island 106, Sara Violette of 97X and 101.1, and Short Bus of 97X battle on the dance floor to see who is the best! All proceeds go to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
Tickets are available at The Martin Theatre box office (850) 763-8080 and Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Panama City (850) 873-6269.
Location: Martin Theatre
409 Harrison Ave.
FEBRUARY
Winter Resident Appreciation Day
Date: 02/03/2012
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Panama City Beach Winter Residents are invited to the event to enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts. Guests will also have the opportunity to register for giveaways and gather information on seasonal events and local areas of interest.
Contact Number: (850) 233-5070
Location: Panama City Beach Visitor Information Center
17001 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Mardi Gras Festival and Parade-Krewe of Massalina
Date: 02/03/2012 - 02/04/2012
Time: Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM for the Mardi Gras Festival
Saturday3:00PM for the Mardi Gras Parade
Well, in the heart of historic Downtown Panama City, festivities are warming up. More than fifty vendors will be set up! If you're looking for great N'Orleans style rhythms, 2 stages with local and out of state musicians will be filling the air with music. For more information visit: http://www.kreweofmassalina.com or call (850) 913-8383.
Location: McKenzie Park
144 Harrison Avenue.
"Almost Maine" Comedy Show
Date: 02/10/2012 - 02/26/2012
Dates: 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, & 26th
A delightful midwinter night's dream about falling in love in unexpected, awkward & stumbling ways. Showtimes
are at 7:30pm on Fri & Sat, and 2:00pm on Sundays. Adults: $16, Mil/Sen: $15, Student: $8 when pre-reserved.
Contact Number: (850) 265-3226
Location: Kaleidoscope Theatre
207 E. 24th St.
"Winter Resident Appreciation Day
Date: 02/10/2012
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Panama City Beach Winter Residents are invited to the event to enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts. Guests will also have the opportunity to register for giveaways and gather information on seasonal events and local areas of interest.
Contact Number: (850) 233-5070
Location: Panama City Beach Visitor Information Center
17001 Panama City Beach Parkway
St. Andrews 15th Annual Mardi Gras Parade
Date: 02/11/2012
Time: 2:00PM
This is THE PARADE not to be missed in Bay County! There will be over 14 Krewes with more than 20 brightly colored floats Starting at Oakland Terrace Park, west on 11th Street to Beck Ave. and Beck Ave to 15th Street. There will be beads, doubloons, and other unique treasures to catch.
Location: Downtown St. Andrews
Home Builders Association’s Home Building Expo
Date: 02/11/2012 - 02/12/2012
Time: Friday-10:00-5:00PM, Saturday-11:00-4:00PM
Introduce essitial services and innovative new proucts. Proceeds go to Habitat For Humanity Bay County.
Location: FSU-PC Holley Academic Center
Corks ‘N Canvases
Date: 02/17/2012
Time: 6:00 - 10:00PM
A wine tasting and art auction to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. The event will include a specialty wine tasting, heavy hors d’oeurves, live jazz entertainment, as well as a silent and live auction. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call or visit www.bbbsnwfl.org for more information.
Contact Number: (850) 763-5437
Location: The Boatyard Restaurant
Mardi Gras at The Beach Parade by Dominique Youx
Mardi Gras Special!! Pay for 2 Nights, Get 3rd Night FREE! While supplies last.
Date: 02/18/2012
Time: 2:00PM
The Parade route can be found HERE. For more information, please go to: http://www.mardigrasatthebeach.com
Location: Pier Park
Gulf Coast State College Blood Drive
Date: 02/23/2012
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Donors are encouraged to make a reservation at www.nfbsdonor.org using sponsor code W6073 to expedite the process.
Contact Number: (800) 682-5663
Location: Gulf Coast State College Breezeway (between Student Union East and Student Union West)
Strides for Scholars 5k run/walk
Date: 02/25/2012
Time: 7:30AM
The Bay Education Foundation will host Strides for Scholars, a 5k run/walk. Entry fee for runner is $20, $15 for walkers. Brunch immediately following event. All proceeds benefit the Foundation's Take Stock In Children Scholarship program.
Contact: 767-4111 or www.bayeducationfoundation.org
Location: TBA
MARCH
Friday Fest
Date: 03/02/2012
Time: 6:00-10:00PM
Please go to http://www.pcfridayfest.com for more information.
Location: Downtown Panama City
9th Annual Gulf Coast Home and Garden Expo
Date: 03/09/2012 - 03/12/2012
The American Red Cross is proud to announce the 9th Annual Gulf Coast Home and Garden Expo. Three-action packed days filled with the latest trends in decorating, outdoor living, energy-savings, lawn and garden products and much more. Find fresh and creative ways to stretch your home improvement dollars, and visit with experts in the industry. Free, innovative and creative seminars provide tons of ideas and tools. Whether you are looking to build or remodel a home, find ways to save money, or to have a fun day with your family, this expo has the solutions you are looking for!
Location: Bay County Fairgrounds
Chautauqua Wine Tasting
Date: 03/23/2012
Time: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: McKenzie & Gateway Park (Downtown Panama City)
APRIL
Friday Fest
Date: 04/06/2012
Time: 6:00-10:00PM
Please go to http://www.pcfridayfest.com for more information.
Location: Downtown Panama City
Art-Tique
Date: 04/14/2012
Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Please go to: http://www.art-tiquepc.com for more information.
Location: Downtown Panama City
2012 Mask Parade and Gala
Date: 04/14/2012
Time: 6:00-11:00PM
For more information, please go to: http://eventsatcovenant.org/mask/
Location: Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center
MAY
14th Annual Thunder Beach Spring Rally
Thunder Beach Spring Rally Special
Pay for 3 - 5 Nights Get 1 Free
Pay for 6 Nights Get 2 Free
Date: 05/02/2012 - 05/06/2012
For more information please visit:
www.thunderbeachproductions.com
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
Friday Fest
Date: 08/3/2012
Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Please go to www.pcfridayfest.com for more information.
Location: Downtown Panama City
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
12th Annual Thunder Beach Autumn Rally
Date: 10/10/2012 - 10/14/2012
Time: 6:30PM
Autumn Thunder Beach Rally Special
Pay for 3 - 5 Nights Get 1 Free
Pay for 6 Nights Get 2 Free
For more information please visit:
www.thunderbeachproductions.com
Location: Panama City Beach
28th Annual Oktoberfest
Date: 10/13/2012
Time: 2:00PM - 10:00PM
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.
Location: Downtown Panama City
NOVEMBER
Festival of Nations
Date: 11/10/2012
Time: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Enjoy art, food and dancing from around the world.
Contact Number: (850) 785-2554
Location: Downtown Panama City
DECEMBER
Annual Beach Ball Drop
Date: 12/31/2012
Family Celebration 5:30PM - 8:00PM
8:00PM Inflated Beach Ball Drop & Fireworks for family
Countdown Celebration 8:45PM - 1:00AM
12:00AM Official Beach Ball Drop & Fireworks
Location: Downtown Panama City