Explore Northwest Florida in October

There's a touch of fall is in the air perfect time for an outdoor adventure! Lodging Click Here to Choose Your Adventure Camping 850STRONG Special Event With the anniversary of Hurricane Michael upon us, the City of Panama City, in partnership with Scamp Entertainment, believe it is time to recognize our communities' perseverance in recovery...So we are having a celebration for everyone... that means you! On Saturday October 12, 2019 at the Natural Amphitheater behind McKenzie Park...there will be a music experience that the area has never seen before. Come enjoy the music of REO Speedwagon, Survivor, Fleetwood Mac and many, many more. There will be a wide variety of delicious food and unique merchandise vendors, along with many of our area gifted artists. So tell your friends and mark your calendar. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs and we'll see you there...Oh yes we almost forgot to mention, THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ALL! Event information at Destination Panama City Ecotourism Summit February 25, 2020 Be sure to mark your calendar! Summit sponsored in partnership with Explore Northwest Florida and Florida State University - Panama City fall events plentiful across Northwest Florida Big Bend Quilt Trail & From the Cedar Chest: Southern Quilting October thru December 14th - The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum is excited to coordinate the Big Bend Quilt Trail Project. A public art installation of large wooden quilt blocks placed around the community. In conjunction with the promotion of the Gadsden Community Quilt Trail, the Museum will host From the Cedar Chest: Southern Quilting, 1830's to Today.. Check Gadsden County TDC for quilting event details as well as the many other fabulous exhibitions held at the Center. Get the Creepy details at Visit Jackson County  October 1 thru 6 PCB OKTOBERFEST October 4th thru 6th on Panama City Beach Music lovers and fans of German food and craft beer will don their lederhosen and dirndls and gather at Aaron Bessant Park! Thirsty patrons will enjoy many Oktoberfest specialty brews. Local brewers will pour from their core beers and other seasonal offerings. The event will also host food vendors that will highlight the German flavors. More info at Visit Panama City Beach  Colors of Health 5K Run/Walk October 5th at Sam Atkins Park Blountstown Run will begin at 8:00 AM Central Time Get registration and event details at Calhoun County Chamber Spook-tacular Car Show & Fall Festival October 5th in Hiland Park Come join us for food, fun, and some cool cars! This year our Fall Festival will host a Car Show to support Hiland Park Elementary School classrooms and House Celebrations. Destination Panama City October 7 thru 13 Food Truck Fridays October 11th in Downtown Quincy Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music, games and giveaways! FREE admission to Gadsden Art Center's ArtZONE & much more! Be sure to visit Gadsden County TDC has details. 12th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival October 11th & 12th in Miramar Beach Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor. Live music will be also featured throughout the festival. Festival details at Visit South Walton  Apalach Oktoberfest October 11th thru 13th in Apalachicola PROST!! This year’s three day event features live music, specially crafted Oktoberfest beers, great food, contests and frivolity. All three days will make for another memorable event celebrating the great brews from Oyster City and the fantastic talent that graces the Bowery Station stage. Franklin County TDC has all the festival information!  30A BBQ Festival October 11th at Gulf Place Town Center will kick off the 4th Annual 30A Half Marathon & 5K October 12th Race Expo - October 13th Race Day This scenic out-and-back course will start and finish at The Hub on 30A in Watersound, one of Scenic Highway 30A's beautiful beach neighborhoods. All proceeds from the weekend’s events go to benefit The Sonder Project. The Sonder Project’s mission is to strengthen communities through food security, clean water, housing and education. Full 3-day event details available at Visit South Walton Pirates of the High Seas Fest October at 11th thru 13th on Panama City Beach Columbus Day weekend will bring waves of fun-filled adventures to Panama City Beach with the annual Pirates of the High Seas Fest. This FREE festival is sure to take pirate fun to a whole new level. Download our app - Real Fun Beach Events - for full event schedule, maps, special offers & more! BBQ in the Pines Cook-off October 12th at Hard Labor Creek Plantation Come out an join the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for their first barbecue cook-off event. PLUS Kids Activities - Vendors - Entertainment - Fun & Food! Don't want to miss this family event! Visit Washington County has BBQ details! 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival October 12th in Downtown Havana There will be Lots of fun activities such as pony rides, train rides, face painting and carriage rides will be available for children. Lots of arts and crafts, homemade goodies and food vendors will be lined up along the streets for your enjoyment. Gadsden County TDC  St. George Island Art & Wine Splash October 12th on SGI Beaches This event takes place during what many locals consider their favorite month on the island, when temperatures are a bit cooler and the annual monarch migration brings beautiful butterflies to our shores.  The festival features talented artists and craftsmen offering original and unique items. Artists will be demonstrating their talents at various Island locations. More info at Franklin County TDC Craft Show and Festival details at Visit Washington County ‌ October 14 thru 20 Lobster Fest & Tournament October 14th thru 20th on Panama City Beach Lobster lovers, behold the biggest lobster tournament and festival in the area! This week-long celebration will bring live music, contests and lots of Florida lobster! With huge Local Lobsters on the weigh-in scales, fresh lobster prepared every mouth-watering way imagined. Visit Panama City Beach

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