The stunning sugar-white sand beaches of Panama City Beach provide the perfect setting for a wide range of festivals throughout the year. From the Fourth Annual Alternative Rock Music Festival to the 29th Annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Seabreeze Jazz Festival is one of the top 10 jazz festivals in the United States, and the Panama City Beach Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is a great way to sample some of the best food and drinks in town. The annual Marathon and 5K race is a great way to explore the award-winning beaches, and the New Year's Eve celebration is a great way to ring in the new year with live music, entertainment, and two beach balls.
Anderson's Marina also hosts the Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo, one of the most popular fishing competitions on the circuit. The Fourth Annual Alternative Rock Music Festival takes place on the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach. This event features Scottish sports competitions, Scottish musical performances with 26% Irish influence, a show at a British car club, activities for children, and Scottish and Irish food and drink. The 29th Annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival is held at Frank Brown Park and includes all of these activities as well. The Seabreeze Jazz Festival is one of the top 10 jazz festivals in the United States according to JazZiz magazine.
This festival brings together some of the best national soft jazz artists for a full weekend of fun. Guests also have the opportunity to win tickets to the SkyWheel Panama City Beach attraction by participating in a treasure hunt. The Panama City Beach Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is organized by Visit Panama City Beach and takes place over three days. This festival celebrates the legacy of pirates who once roamed the Gulf of Mexico and looted the Emerald Coast. There are dozens of food trucks and almost as many breweries present at this event. The annual Marathon and 5K race is organized by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce.
This race allows guests to explore paradise and visit award-winning beaches. The 15th Annual New Year's Eve celebration attracts thousands of visitors to the destination each year. This event includes live music, entertainment, fireworks, and 10,000 inflatable beach balls that fall from the sky onto Pier Park. Anderson's Marina hosts the Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo during one of the best fishing periods of the year. This competition takes advantage of Panama City Beach's ideal temperature and terrain to make it one of the most popular races on the circuit.
