Panama City Beach & 30A Events Calendar

I keep this calendar for clients and visitors who want to plan a beach trip around festivals, concerts, races, car shows and family events in Panama City Beach and along 30A. This guide covers November 13, 2026 to November 13, 2027, with event links, locations and practical planning notes.

Updated November 13, 2026 · By Roger Rietsema, Realtor® | Allison James Estates & Homes

Exact dates below come from organizers or official tourism listings. Entries marked tourism-calendar dates need a final check against the organizer's current program. Dates that have not been verified are clearly marked. Local schedules are released throughout the year, so use the live calendars below for daily events and new announcements.

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For events happening today, November 13, or this weekend, start with the PCB calendar and the South Walton calendar. Events that ended before November 13, 2026, have been removed from this upcoming list.

November 2026

• Nov. 11-15: Alys Beach Crafted
  Alys Beach · 30A
  Songwriters, dinners, Firkin Fête, Spirited Soirée and the Holiday Makers Market. Admission and age rules vary by activity. The festival runs through November 15.
• Nov. 12-15: Holly Fair
  Edgewater Beach Resort · PCB
  Holiday shopping event presented by the Junior League of Panama City. Hours and ticket types vary by day, including a preview party, general shopping and a Sunday children's event. Check the current schedule before you go.
• Nov. 12-14: Emerald Coast Cruizin' Fall Car Show
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  The organizer identifies Aaron Bessant Park as the main event location. The show runs through November 14. Check the current map for registration and trailer arrangements.
• Nov. 14: Rosemary Beach Uncorked
  Rosemary Beach · 30A
  The organizer lists the food and wine event from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets were sold out at this update, with a wait list on the official site.
• Nov. 20-22: Christmas at The Dock
  The Dock PCB, 5201 N. Lagoon Drive · PCB
  A waterfront holiday market. The organizer lists hours as 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with admission of $7 and children under 12 free. Confirm details before you go.
• Nov. 26: 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races
  Rosemary Beach · 30A
  The organizer lists a 10K at 7:30 a.m., a 5K at 9:30 a.m., and a one-mile run. Highway 30A is scheduled to be closed to traffic from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. Plan for race traffic and check packet pickup before Thanksgiving morning.
• Nov. 27-28: Beach Home for the Holidays
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  Holiday music, family activities, a tree lighting and seasonal celebrations on Thanksgiving weekend. Consult the official schedule for concert times, Santa Village hours and fireworks.

December 2026

• Dec. 1: Cultural Arts Alliance Winter Social
  The Bay, Santa Rosa Beach
  The organizer lists this gathering from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Bay, 24215 U.S. 331, Santa Rosa Beach. Confirm attendance requirements with the organizer.
• Dec. 5: Powerade Panama City Beach Marathon
  Pier Park start and finish · PCB
  Marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids' fun run. Check registration, packet pickup and the course map.
• Dec. 6: Seaside Holiday Market
  Seaside · 30A
  The posted December 6 listing runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the town calendar for additional holiday-market dates.
• Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop
  Pier Park and Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  The official tourism schedule lists family countdowns at 8 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park and Pier Park Drive, and a midnight beach ball drop at Pier Park. Recheck the program and parking plan before you go.
• Dec. 31: Seaside New Year's Eve Celebration
  Seaside · 30A
  Listed from 4 to 9 p.m., with music, family activities and fireworks. Recheck the final program before choosing your arrival time.

January 2027

• Jan. 15-18: 30A Songwriters Festival
  Venues across 30A and South Walton
  The organizer lists four days of songwriter performances, January 15-18, 2027. Plan travel between venues and check access rules for your wristband.
• Jan. 22-23: PCB Mardi Gras & Music Festival
  Pier Park · PCB
  Visit Panama City Beach lists January 22-23, 2027, and says the schedule of events is coming soon. Check that listing for the parade route, music schedule and any additional venues.

Winter visitors can also check PCB's winter-resident events for welcome activities and seasonal gatherings.

February 2027

• Feb. 6-7: PCB Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  Visit Panama City Beach lists February 6-7, 2027, at Aaron Bessant Park. Confirm the ticket release and daily hours before booking around it.
• Feb. 11-14; race Feb. 14: SEASIDE SCHOOL Half Marathon + 5K Weekend
  Seaside · 30A
  The organizer lists race weekend February 11-14, 2027, with Sunday races on February 14. The weekend includes packet pickup, Taste of the Race and the expo. Sunday's races require advance registration.
• Feb. 17-21: 30A Wine Festival
  Alys Beach · 30A
  The organizer lists this multi-day food and wine festival for February 17-21, 2027. Choose tickets by experience and check venue and age requirements.
• Feb. 25-27: Cirque Under the Stars
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  Tourism-calendar dates: February 25-27, 2027, at Aaron Bessant Park. Follow the listing for performance times and admission updates.

March 2027

• Mar. 5-7: Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  Visit Panama City Beach lists March 5-7, 2027, for the boat and outdoor-lifestyle show. Check the latest show schedule and admission information.
• Mar. 6: Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
  Frank Brown Park · PCB
  Tourism-calendar date: March 6, 2027, at Frank Brown Park. Check the festival listing for performances and activities.
• Mar. 11-13: Emerald Coast Cruizin' Spring Car Show
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  The organizer lists March 11-13, 2027. Visit Panama City Beach names Aaron Bessant Park as the show location. Use the organizer's current map before arranging travel or trailer parking.
• Mar. 20: Dog Easter Egg Hunt
  Russell-Fields City Pier / Dog Beach · PCB
  Tourism-calendar date: March 20, 2027, at the Dog Beach west of Russell-Fields City Pier, at the end of Pier Park Drive. Check participation, leash and registration rules.
• Mar. 27: Easter Egg Hunt
  Frank Brown Park · PCB
  Tourism-calendar date: March 27, 2027, at Frank Brown Park. The city listing says the hunt begins at 10 a.m. for children 10 and under, with pictures with the Easter Bunny. Confirm age groups and start times before you go.

Spring-break concerts, outdoor movies and children's programs are posted on the Seaside, Alys Beach and Big Chill calendars. Check your travel dates; a previous year's weekly schedule is not a confirmed 2027 program.

April 2027

• Apr. 2-3: UNwineD presented by Publix
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB
  Visit Panama City Beach lists April 2-3, 2027, at Aaron Bessant Park, with a Friday evening kickoff and Saturday tasting. Review the separate admission options.
• Apr. 9-11: Sandestin Wine Festival
  Baytowne Wharf · nearby Sandestin
  The organizer lists April 9-11, 2027, at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. This is west of 30A, so allow for the drive and check which tastings your ticket includes.
• Apr. 21-25: Seabreeze Jazz Festival
  Aaron Bessant Park and related PCB venues
  The organizer lists a dinner cruise April 21 and main-stage performances April 22-25 at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. Cruises and after-parties have separate arrangements.
• Apr. 28-May 2: Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally
  Multiple venues · PCB
  The organizer lists April 28 to May 2, 2027. Official venues include Frank Brown Park and other rally locations across Panama City Beach. Consult the schedule for each venue and activity.

May 2027

• Through May 2: Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally continues
  Panama City Beach
  The rally begins April 28; check the final-weekend program.
• May 1-2: ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
  Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach
  The Cultural Arts Alliance lists May 1 and 2, 2027, at Grand Boulevard, a short drive west of 30A. The listing describes juried artists, live music, demonstrations, children's activities and food.
• May 8: IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast
  Panama City Beach
  The official IRONMAN page lists race day as May 8, 2027. Use the athlete guide for road closures and spectator access.
• May 10-15: Florida Jeep Jam
  Aaron Bessant Park · PCB, confirm with organizer
  The organizer lists May 10-15, 2027. Visit Panama City Beach currently names Aaron Bessant Park as the venue. Confirm the current map with the organizer before reserving.

Digital Graffiti: The organizer has moved to an every-other-year format and lists its next festival in May 2028, outside this calendar. See the official Digital Graffiti FAQ.

June 2027

• June 3-6: Gulf Coast Jam
  Frank Brown Park · PCB
  The organizer confirms four days of country music, June 3-6, 2027, at Frank Brown Park. Check passes, entry rules and transportation; nearby lodging does not guarantee a walkable route to the gate. I also keep a local Gulf Coast Jam 2027 guide on this site.
• Thursdays June 10-Aug. 12: Panama City Beach Summer Concert Series
  Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater · PCB
  The Visit Panama City Beach event listing gives June 10 to August 12, 2027, on Thursdays. The weekly artist lineup had not been posted for 2027 at this update. Check the listing for hours and weather updates before heading to the park.
• June 22-27: Bay Point Billfish Open
  Point South Marina at Bay Point · PCB
  Visit Panama City Beach lists the 2027 tournament for June 22-27 at Point South Marina at Bay Point. Check the official listing for registration and the daily schedule.

July 2027

• Thursdays during July: Panama City Beach Summer Concert Series
  Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater · PCB
  Part of the June 10 to August 12 series listed by the tourism bureau. Check each week's program.

July 4 planning: Independence Day is July 4, 2027, but this update does not confirm individual 2027 fireworks, parade or concert schedules. Check Visit Panama City Beach, Seaside, Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach for announcements. Do not use a 2026 fireworks time as a 2027 schedule.

August 2027

• Thursdays through Aug. 12: Panama City Beach Summer Concert Series
  Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater · PCB
  The tourism event listing currently lists August 12 as the final date. Check for weather changes or schedule revisions.

For the rest of August, use the recurring-event and venue calendars below for 30A concerts, markets, movies, theater and PCB sports. Individual 2027 dates will be added by organizers as their schedules are released.

September through November 13, 2027

Labor Day 2027 is September 6. Official 2027 dates for Labor Day activities, Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest, Panama City Beach Oktoberfest, Thunder Beach Fall and other early-fall events had not been posted by organizers or official tourism listings at this update. Use the calendars below, and do not treat a 2026 date as a 2027 schedule.

• Nov. 11-13: Emerald Coast Cruizin' Fall Car Show
  Panama City Beach · confirm venue with organizer
  The organizer lists November 11-13, 2027. Confirm the venue and parking map on the organizer site closer to the event.

Date to watch: IRONMAN Florida often returns in November. A 2027 race date was not posted on the official IRONMAN Florida page at this update.

2027 dates for WSL championship weekends were not verified at this update. Follow WSL's official tournament schedule and the PCB sports calendar for divisions, venues and brackets.

Daily events, markets, music & sports

One page cannot promise every performance or tournament a year before it happens. These calendars cover smaller events, recurring programs and late additions across PCB, Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacrest, Alys Beach, Watersound, Seagrove, Seaside, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Gulf Place and Dune Allen. Filter by your dates and neighborhood.

• Panama City Beach events calendar: festivals, family activities, live music and community events.
• PCB sports calendar: baseball, softball, soccer and other competitions. Also check Publix Sports Park and WSL for team-specific schedules.
• Visit South Walton events: search by date and neighborhood for events throughout 30A and nearby South Walton.
• 30A daily events calendar: restaurant music, local gatherings and other community listings. Confirm details with the venue.
• Seaside's official calendar: farmers markets, Sounds of Seaside, outdoor movies, holiday activities and fitness programs. The currently published Saturday market schedule is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; recheck your date.
• Rosemary Beach community events: Sunday farmers markets and seasonal programming.
• Alys Beach events: town events, music and special programs; confirm public access and ticket rules.
• The Big Chill calendar: movies, live music, family activities and sports viewing on 30A.
• Cultural Arts Alliance events: arts festivals and community programs, including Watersound Town Center events.
• South Walton farmers-market guide: additional market locations, with schedules to verify before visiting.

Before you go

• Choose lodging around the actual venue. Pier Park, Aaron Bessant Park, Frank Brown Park and Publix Sports Park are different destinations. A South Walton event may be in Sandestin or north of US 98 rather than on Scenic 30A.
• Check parking and the walking route. Review sidewalks, road crossings, shuttle stops, vehicle limits and any trailer rules. "Near the event" is not the same as walking distance to its entrance.
• Read the ticket details. Festivals may sell dinners, cruises, tastings and concerts separately. Confirm age limits, accessibility, pets, admission inclusions and refund terms.
• Recheck before leaving. Outdoor events can change with weather. Races and parades can affect road access. Times shown are local Central Time unless an organizer specifies otherwise.

Considering a home or condo here?

An event weekend is a useful time to walk a neighborhood and drive the routes you would use regularly. Come back on a quieter day to compare traffic, parking and noise.

For a primary home, second home or rental property, compare beach access, HOA costs, insurance, building condition and rental restrictions. An event calendar alone does not establish a property's rental income potential.

Roger Rietsema, Realtor® | Allison James Estates & Homes
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Where to stay for PCB & 30A events

Compare the event venue with the rental's location before booking. Check availability, sleeping arrangements, parking, minimum stays and cancellation terms for your exact dates.

Dates, venues, tickets and programs may change. This is a researched planning guide with links to live calendars, not an automatic event feed. Confirm the latest organizer information before booking travel or purchasing tickets.