Historic Downtown Panama City

10/16/2026

A little fright, a lot of downtown fun. 👻✨

Fright Nights is a big highlight in Historic Downtown Panama City! Make a night of it with dinner, drinks, and a few stops at your favorite local businesses before the spooky fun begins.

Swipe through the lineup, send it to your crew, and make your downtown plans.

10/10/2026

⛈️ 🌀 Now that the storm has passed and damage Downtown is mostly debris (landscapers are scheduled for clean-up!), we will be posting which shops & restaurants are opening back up today.

🏪 🎨 🎶 Merchants & Musicians please feel welcome to post in comments if you are opening/playing for Saturday business in the comments!!

10/08/2026

Downtown fam, we’re taking this weekend as it comes. 🤍

With Hurricane Isaias approaching, we’re pausing our usual weekend lineup as plans may change with the weather.

Our downtown merchants will share updates on their own social pages regarding weekend hours, closures and scheduled events. Please check directly with each business for the latest information before heading their way. We will be sure to share each post as they come.

📆❌Saturday’s Farmers Market is canceled.

Stay safe, look out for one another, and we’ll look forward to gathering downtown again soon. 🤍

10/02/2026

New month, new reasons to make your way downtown. 🍂✨

Your weekend lineup is here—Come for a bite, pop into your favorite shops, and see where the day takes you in Historic Downtown Panama City.

Swipe to plan your weekend + send this to someone you want to bring along. 🤎

09/30/2026

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🍭Things are moving! Between plans, paperwork, cleaning, painting and getting equipment ready, the shop is starting to come together. ❤️

We’re also working on a few things we’re not quite ready to show you yet. 👀 Some surprises are worth keeping secret!

Little by little, The Candy Bar is coming back to life in Historic Downtown Panama City.

Same Candy Bar. New hometown. New chapter. 🍦🍭

09/29/2026

Oktoberfest Weekend in Panama City 2026 by the numbers! 🥨🍺

🏘️ 2 historic neighborhoods participated in the Volksmarch
🍻 14 Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch stops
📖 66 completed passports turned in
🏃 24 people who visited all 14 stops
🎁 12 local businesses that contributed to a $500 gift basket for 1 lucky Volksmarch winner
💪 5 stein hoisting heats, with 1 overall champion who held his stein for 3 minutes, 37 seconds in front of the 100-year-old clock in Historic Downtown Panama City
🍺 1,200+ b**rs poured at the downtown Oktoberfest b**r tent
📱 14 people on social media who asked why Oktoberfest happens in September 😂 (Hint, it's when Oktoberfest celebrations traditionally start.)
🎉 38 years of Oktoberfest in Panama City, FL

Thank you for making every number count, Panama City! 💛
Thanks again to our sponsors:
Buffalo Rock Company, History Class Brewing Company, WJHG-TV, iHeartMedia Panama City, Clearwave Fiber
And thank you again to our partner, City of Panama City - Government

09/26/2026

It’s a beautiful day for Oktoberfest. See you in Historic Downtown Panama City🥨🍻🎶

Today is the day for OktoberFest at Downtown Panama City 🥨🍺

Start your afternoon with the Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch, then make your way to Harrison Avenue for the 38th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend. Remember to turn your completed Volksmarch passport in at the Destination Panama City booth.

Come hungry, bring your friends and get ready for German-inspired food, live entertainment and a full day of Oktoberfest fun!

🍺 Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch
📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | Noon–8 p.m.
📍 Historic Downtown Panama City and Historic St. Andrews

🥨 38th Annual Oktoberfest
📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 3–9 p.m.
📍 Harrison Avenue in Historic Downtown Panama City
🎟️ Free admission
https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/oktoberfest-weekend/

09/25/2026

There's always something new to discover in Historic Downtown Panama City! Jenny Kelley invites you to see what you'll find on your next visit.