October in Bay County is packed with excitement, offering something for everyone, from fitness enthusiasts to festival lovers. Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes for the Panama City Run Club Meet-Up or casting a line at the Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo, the fall season kicks off with action and adventure. For those who prefer a bit of fantasy, the Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest promises a weekend of swashbuckling fun, while the Nightmare on the Bay Masquerade Ball presents a night of mystery and music. As the month rolls on, celebrate Bavarian culture at PCB Oktoberfest, rev your engines at Thunder Beach Fall Rally, and bask in the magic of the Moonlight Market. October in Bay County is truly a time to get out, explore, and make unforgettable memories.
FEATURED EVENTS
Run Club Meet-Up & Run
24 W Oak Ave | Panama City
October 3rd, 2024
Are you one of those weirdos who runs for fun and not just when being chased? Then come meet your new friends of the Panama City Run Club at El Weirdo on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30PM. We will meet up then go on a fun run through Downtown Panama City & The Cove to earn our beer. The run will start and end at El Weirdo, where you will get a free beer or NA beverage for your efforts. On your marks, get set, GO!
Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo
Captain Anderson’s Marina | Panama City Beach
October 5th – 13th, 2024
The 3rd Annual Panama City Beach Fishing Rodeo will be held this year at Captain Anderson’s Marina from October 5th to October 13th. This event will be fun-packed family fun! Registration is OPEN! Let’s go fishing! The rodeo kicks off with a Kid’s Fishing day on Saturday, October 5th sponsored by the Reel Ladies Sportfishing with rods and reels provided to participating children, and additional fun including bounce houses, food trucks, a cast net throwing competition, and fighting chair races.
Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
October 11th – 13th, 2024
Calling all ye mateys, fair maidens and swashbucklers of all ages to Panama City Beach for the annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest. This year’s free celebration sets sail October 11th to 13th. Enjoy an action-packed weekend of fireworks, live mermaid shows, a fire circus, parades, a treasure drop, Cirque Adventure and more. Travel back in time with our Renaissance addition, where gentry and squires alike can experience an enchanted marketplace complete with sword and whip demonstrations, pirate’s pub, live entertainment, & more!
Nightmare on the Bay: Mischief at the Masquerade Ball
Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center | Panama City
October 12th, 2024
It’s a lavish masquerade ball, and a full orchestra is set to perform – but the MAESTRO IS MISSING! Join us for a fantastic evening of mischief, deception, and music. Experience unexpected twists and turns and a daring escape for a stunning conclusion you won’t want to miss.
PCB Oktoberfest
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
October 18th – 20th, 2024
Oktoberfest is coming back to Panama City Beach! Three day General Admission tickets start at ONLY $20 in advance and FREE for kids 12 and under. With your Oktoberfest GA ticket you get to hang out in the BIG tent and listen to all the live music, play on all the bounce houses, head into the photo booth, get your face painted, and partake in the Stein Hoisting, Alp Horn Blowing, and Best Dressed competitions!
Thunder Beach Fall Rally
Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
October 23rd – 27th, 2024
Thunder Beach, “The Most Biker Friendly FREE Rally in the United States! Bikers, vendors and exhibitors from around the country descend on Panama City Beach for Bike Week, to share stories, see great bands and live entertainment, find the hottest custom motorcycles and motorcycle accessories available, and to experience a scenic ride on the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches! With 7 Official Thunder Beach Venues spread out across the entire expanse of Panama City Beach and each one offering its own brand of unique activities, you won’t want to miss it.
Moonlight Market
Captstone House | Panama City
October 25th, 2024
Join the Capstone House Spiritual Center from 5-9PM for an enchanting evening of magic and wonder at the Moonlight Market! Beneath the twinkling stars and the glow of the moon, guests can peruse metaphysical wares and craft vendors, each offering unique treasures to delight. Discover shimmering gems and minerals to enhance your energy and adorn your space, seek insight and guidance from our talented palm readers, oracle and tarot card readers, pendulum readers, and other gifted psychics, and explore handcrafted goods and whimsical creations from our array of craft vendors.