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

October 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Public Eye SOAR at Gulf Coast State College

From the Panama City Songwriters Festival in Historic Downtown Panama City to the action-packed two-day Home for the Holidays event in Panama City Beach, there’s so much to see and do during November in Bay County including a car show, an art walk, and a projection art festival. Scroll below for more information on our featured November events!

FEATURED EVENTS

Panama City Songwriters Festival
Downtown Panama City | Panama City
November 4th – 5th, 2023

Downtown Panama City will be home to the area’s 5th Annual Songwriter Festival, November 4th – 5th. 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!


Emerald Coast Cruizin’
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
November 8th, 2023

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!


Public Eye SOAR
Gulf Coast State College | Panama City
November 10th – 11th, 2023

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.


Downtown ArtWalk Fall Holiday Edition
Downtown Panama City | Panama City
November 16th, 2023

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!


Beach Home for the Holidays
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
November 24th – 25th, 2023

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 Saltwater Fishing Day
All Locations | Bay County
November 25th, 2023

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.