Fall is definitely one of the best seasons to visit Panama City Beach, Florida. It’s when you can enjoy pleasant, mild weather with less humidity and rainfall. Crowds also tend to be smaller when the rush of summer ends, and you can even book more affordable lodging and activities.
If Panama City Beach is on your must-visit list this fall, it’s time to start planning your itinerary. Here are some of the top events, adventures, and nightlife activities to participate in:
Festivals
There is certainly no shortage of festivals during the fall months in Panama City Beach. Pirate and medieval lovers won’t want to miss the Pirates & Renaissance Festival held in October with pirate and medieval themes. Held at Pier Park, there are parades, live mermaid shows, knight tournaments, fire juggling, and so much more.
The main fall festival that draws in significant crowds is the Fall Festival & Market. Held at Aaron Bessant Park, it’s a fantastic family-friendly event featuring crafts, entertainment, music, and plenty of food trucks.
Beach Trips
Fall brings milder weather to Panama City Beach, which is good news for beach lovers who don’t want to be out in the sweltering sun! You can enjoy the white sandy beaches with far more pleasant temperatures.
If you stay at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort & Tiki Bar, you can also take advantage of beach services right behind the resort, including stand-up paddleboarding, kayak canoes, and beach chairs and umbrellas.
Emerald Coast Cruizin
Car lovers flock to Panama City Beach in early November to participate in and enjoy the Emerald Coast Cruizin car event. Whether you drive an exotic car, a muscle car, a hot rod, street rod, or a classic, this family-friendly event is for you!
The Sandpiper Beacon offers the ultimate car show experience with front row parking, ground floor rooms, and a great location near Aaron Bessant Park, where the show is held.
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally
Held twice yearly in Panama City Beach, the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is not an event that motorcycle lovers will want to miss this fall! It’s when bikers from around the country descend on Panama City Beach to ride along the Emerald Coast. Local cuisine and live entertainment are also on display.
This fall, the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally will be held from October 22-26. If you want to maximize enjoyment of your trip, book your stay at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort & Tiki Bar. We offer motorbike-friendly front-row parking and plenty of great entertainment. This year, two bands will be keeping bikers entertained: Mustang Sally Band and Derrick Dove and the Peacekeepers.
Fishing Tournaments
It will come as no surprise that Panama City Beach is home to many fishing tournaments throughout the year. Both the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay are teeming with fish! Our waterfront town and vacation destination even has a fishing show called Chasin’ the Sun on the Discovery Channel.
You won’t want to miss the Reels & Spears Gulf Classic in September. This angler and spearfishing tournament involves catching snapper, grouper, and lionfish, and is a family-friendly festival with food, vendors, and entertainment.
Sports Events
Panama City Beach is proud to be home to standout sports facilities, including Frank Brown Park and Public Sports Park. You won’t want to miss all the action that goes on here!
Publix Sports Park will be hosting the World Sports League World Championship all September, while the USFA will be in full swing from late September. On October 11-12, you can also watch the Prospect Wire PCB Fall Classic.
Nightlife
When the sun goes down, Panama City Beach comes to life! Enjoy great drinks, live music, a fun atmosphere, and an incredible array of beach bars and clubs. Don’t look past the World Famous Tiki Bar for tropical drinks and cocktails, Pineapple Willy’s for impressive live music, and Sharky’s for novelty drinks like the famous Shark Attack.
St. Andrews State Park
Make the most of the milder fall weather and pay a visit to St. Andrews State Park. With diverse wildlife, pristine beaches, and hiking opportunities, it caters to all preferences and abilities!
Water lovers can go snorkeling, fishing, and surfing, while nature lovers can sleep under the stars at one of the 60 tent and RV campsites nestled in the park’s pinewoods. St. Andrews State Park is also dog-friendly.
Plan Your Next Trip to Panama City Beach, Florida
Whether you want to sunbathe on a beach, hike up a hill, make the most of the nightlife, or go fishing off a pier, Panama City Beach, Florida, has you covered!
While you’re planning your next trip, don’t forget to book quality accommodations at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort & Tiki Bar. We’re currently offering great fall deals*!
- Pay for two nights and stay for three if you arrive on a Sunday or Monday
- Pay for four nights and stay for five when you arrive any day of the week
- Pay for five nights and stay for seven when you arrive any day of the week
*Some restrictions apply
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