Music, Cars, Art & More · November Events in Bay County

Downtown Panama City will be home to the area’s 5th Annual Songwriter Festival, November 4^th – 5^th. The town will be filled with musical entertainment by local, regional, national, and international songwriters! All of the venues will be within walking distance of each other. Enjoy historic Downtown Panama City while you listen to songs and stories from some amazing artists!

Panama City Beach is home to the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches” and host to Emerald Coast Cruizin’, “The South’s Best Blast from the Past Annual Automotive Festival”, founded in 2005. Emerald Coast Cruizin’ was designed and developed for the automotive enthusiast, so whether you drive a Classic, Hot Rod, Street Rod, Exotics, Muscle car…this family friendly event has something for everyone!

For two nights each November, Gulf Coast State College comes alive with light, sound, art, and fun. Experience the Public Eye SOAR – featuring imagery from all corners of the globe. Offerings include local and international projection art, live performances, interactive activities, short films, animation, and much more. Since 2014, this event has featured the work of hundreds of artists from 40+ countries and is completely free! All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event of light, color, and imagination.

Make plans to visit all of your favorite Downtown Panama City galleries, restaurants, and shops as we celebrate the arty part of town! Watch artists create, listen to live music, and get your art on. Galleries will be open late with snacks, music, special art exhibits, and art raffles while businesses will be in on the art fun with special guest artists and music to make your “he-Art” sing. Put on your walking shoes, (& jingle bells?) and get ready to ArtWalk in Downtown Panama City!

Bring the family together Thanksgiving weekend at Beach Home for the Holidays. The most wonderful time of the year begins with two full days of holiday fun at Aaron Bessant Park. Enjoy carol-themed concerts, delicious s’mores, an array of holiday vendors, and an appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Claus with several activities for the kids. Both nights end in magic and cheer with an encore of fireworks!

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don’t yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license.  On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents.