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Town hall meeting in Washington County about amendment 3
In Washington County, residents raised concerns about the impact on services like the library — while others supported the measure.
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Panama City celebrates fall with annual Oktoberfest
Panama City marked the start of fall with its annual Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, drawing people of all ages dressed in traditional German outfits to the downtown area.
WMBB
Panama City teacher spreading autism awareness one painting at a time
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A special needs teacher at Margaret K. Lewis School centers his love for his career around his students, but he has been giving back through a small business he created called “artism.” Gary McGowan, News13’s Class Act of the week, has been a 6th-8th grade special needs teacher in Panama […]
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Prost! Panama City Oktoberfest expands to St. Andrews for 38th annual celebration
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The 38th Annual Panama City Oktoberfest is returning this weekend with so much merriment to be had. New this year, festivities will expand to St. Andrews and are set to provide the community with numerous opportunities to say “Prost!” A Volksmarch Beer Crawl will kick off the celebration Friday from […]
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2nd Annual Goat Fest Brings All-Day Live Music and Community Support to Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Live music, cold drinks, and community giving is taking center stage this weekend as the Salty Goat Saloon hosts its 2nd Annual Goat Fest this Sunday. The marathon all-day event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving as a benefit fundraiser for Lids for...
Niceville.com
Oktoberfest brings German food, music and more to Niceville
NICEVILLE, Fla. — Bratwurst, German beer, live music and plenty of family fun are coming to Niceville this weekend as the Mid-Bay Bridge Rotary Club brings its annual Oktoberfest back to Merchants Walk. The two-day community festival will be held Friday, Sept. 25, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Merchants Walk, 4512 E. State Highway 20. The annual celebration has become a longstanding fall tradition for the Mid-Bay Rotary Club, which has served the Niceville-Bluewater Bay area since 1993. This year’s event is the club’s 32nd annual Oktoberfest. Festivalgoers can expect bratwurst and sauerkraut, chicken, hot dogs and pretzels, along with German beer, wine and sodas. About 30 vendors will offer food, arts and crafts. Live entertainment will include the Edelweiss German Band, Emerald Coast Community Band, accordionist Walter Kasprzyk, Gary Schmitz and Jody Lucas, according to event information provided by the club. There will be plenty for younger festivalgoers, too, including a giant slide, bounce house and other children’s activities. Balloon figures by Mikey Cameron are also planned. The combination of German-inspired food, music and family activities continues a Niceville tradition that each year doubles as a fundraiser
Destin Log
Savor, sip and celebrate: Festival season is here
Several festivals are scheduled in the Destin area during the fall months of September, October, and November. Events include the Destin Seafood Festival, the Bloody Mary Festival, and the MKAF Festival of the Arts. Other upcoming events are the Destin Fall Festival, the 30A BBQ Festival, and the Eggs on...
Whiskey Riff
Start Planning That Beach Trip: Gulf Coast Jam Announces Jam-Packed 2027 Lineup
The 15th annual Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida just announced its full lineup, and it’s quite the impressive collection of country music stars. Country fans already knew that Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Zach Top were going to be at PCB’s Frank Brown Park June 3-6 of next year. Now, with Gulf Coast Jam revealing the rest of the supporting artists that will be taking the stage, festival goers can start to imagine how each […] The post Start Planning That Beach Trip: Gulf Coast Jam Announces Jam-Packed 2027 Lineup first appeared on Whiskey Riff .
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Panama City kicks off annual Oktoberfest with weekend of family-friendly events and competitions
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City is welcoming the arrival of fall with its annual Oktoberfest celebration, bringing two days of festivities, food, and friendly competition to the community this weekend. The celebration begins Friday at 5 p.m. with the annual Volksmarch. Participants can pick up an event passport...
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Upcoming show at The Ghetto Palace: The Steve Wiggins Band
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Ghetto Palace is presenting a new show Wednesday, Sept. 30. The Steve Wiggins band will be performing at 3128 East 5th Street, Panama City from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. To stay up to date on all the...
Panama City News Herald
Gulf Coast Jam 2027 ticket guide: What's included in each ticket type?
PANAMA CITY BEACH − Ranging from about $310 to more than $2,500, there are a variety of ticket types to choose from when attending the Gulf Coast Jam. While every ticket includes access to all four days of the concert, each comes with its own set of perks. The four-day concert is slated to occur June 3-7, 2027, at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Here's what we know about the different tickets, according to a recent post on the event's Facebook page. General admission Unlike the others, there are several different types of general admission tickets. They all get access to the same things, which is basic access to the park for the four days. The only differences are pricing. Standard general admission tickets cost $356.73. General admission tickets for college students, first responders and military members cost $310.82. Standing VIP admission Standing VIP admission gets access to everything included in general admission, as well as an exclusive entry line, premium standing viewing area near the stage and air conditioned restrooms. Tickets cost $792.90. Seated VIP admission Seated VIP admission gets everything included in general admission access and standing VIP admission, as well as patrons are allowed to
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Florida’s Panama City Symphony Announces Four Music-Director Candidates
A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size. In Friday’s (9/18) My Panhandle (FL), Stephanie Pitts writes, “Panama City Symphony will kick off its finalist series on Saturday with the first woman ever to conduct at the symphony, Dr. Rachel Waddell. Out of more than 100 applicants, the Panama City Symphony Search Committee selected four finalists for the orchestra’s next Music Director and Conductor: Dr. Waddell, Alex Amsel, Dr. Ryo Hasegawa and David Bernard. Each finalist will lead one subscription concert during the 2026-2027 season, with Dr. Waddell kicking off the series on Saturday…. She will conduct Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony at Bay High School … Waddell currently serves as the Director of Orchestras at Colorado State University and Music Director of the Longmont Youth Symphony. The next finalist in the series will be Amsel, who will conduct Piazzolla’s ‘The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires’ on Nov. 14 at the St. Andrews Baptist Church … Hasegawa will follow by conducting Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ and Rautavaara’s ‘Cantus Arcticus’ on Jan. 30, 2027, at St. Andrew Baptist Church. Bernard will close the finalist series on Feb. 13, 2027, by leading ‘With Love, Tchaikovsky: Symphonic Valentines’ at Arnold High School.” Sergey Bogza was music director and conductor of the Panama City Symphony from 2022 to 2026.
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30A BBQ Festival Brings the Best of Barbecue, Live Music, and Local Flavor to Grand Boulevard
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – The 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, returns to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® on Friday, November 6 from 5:30-8 p.m., bringing together barbecue enthusiasts for an evening of unlimited samples, live music, local vendors and more, with proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project.