Spring is in the Air! · March Events in Bay County

February 12, 2024

Image courtesy of the Panama City Beach Scottish Festival

March brings sunshine, warmer temps, and a unique variety of events to the beautiful Bay County. Celebrate your Scottish heritage at the Panama City Beach Scottish Festival, preview the latest offerings in the boating and marine industry at the Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show, take in the work of amazing artists at Panama City’s FLUXE Festival, and much more. Scroll below for more information on our featured events!

FEATURED EVENTS

Florida Luxe Arts Festival (FLUXE)
Historic Downtown | Panama City
March 1st, 2024

FLLUXE returns to Historic Downtown Panama City for its fourth year! Chalk artists, musicians, and artisan vendors will color the streets of downtown Panama City with eye-catching 3-D installations, groovy sounds, and unique handcrafted goods in this 2-day event. Family-friendly and free to the public!


Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
March 2nd, 2024

As the largest and longest running Scottish Festival in Northwest Florida, the Panama City Beach Scottish festival mixes Florida sunshine with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Scotland! The 2024 festival entertainment includes the award-winning band Celtica Nova along with the American Celtic Folk sound of Celtic Conundrum! Pipe and drum bands, Highland dancers, axe throwing, kid’s highland games, and of course, the ever-popular Highland Athletic competition will round out the entertainment.


Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
March 1st – 3rd, 2024

The Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show features boat displays from all major manufacturers and the top dealers representing the latest in boats, high tech engines, electronics, and marine accessories. Boats ranging from entry level bow riders, pontoons, and center consoles. But making it much more than a boat show, this event features everything for the kind of active, outdoor beach living so popular along the Emerald Coast.


Emerald Coast Cruizin’
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
March 7th – 9th, 2024

Twice a year, Panama City Beach becomes a giant outdoor showroom for thousands of hot rods, classic cars, and speedsters for this three-day event at Aaron Bessant Park! Activities at Emerald Coast Cruizin’ include cruise-ins, concerts, parties, vendors, food, parades, and celebrity appearances. Car enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to check out the thousands of hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics on display.


Henry “Paints the Town Green” St. Patrick’s 2-Day Bash
Multiple Venues | Panama City
March 16th – 17th, 2024

It’s that time again, folks! House of Henry is about to “Paint the Town Green”! Harrison Avenue will be shut for the biggest party of the year! This two-day party will be jam-packed with entertainment from local talent and beyond. Just to name a few – Krooked Kilts, Jay Moody, Sons Of Saints, True Soul, and Filmore Drive. Whether you’re 12 or 50, we’ve got two days of fun and celebration planned for everyone.