KEEP THE SUMMER VIBES ALIVE
The Emerald Coast is buzzing with excitement this August! Get ready to groove under the stars with a lineup of outdoor music events that will keep your feet tapping all month long. And if you’re looking for a different kind of rhythm, take an invigorating hike through one of our beautiful state parks.
FEATURED EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Guided Nature Hike
Camp Helen State Park | Panama City Beach
August 1, 2024, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Go beyond your park visit and join Park Ranger staff for a nature hike on Camp Helen’s user-friendly trail system. Learn about the park’s flora and fauna and the larger ecosystem of the Florida Panhandle. This hike is great for all experience levels and requires moderate endurance. Park Ranger guided hikes take place every first Thursday of each month. Free with paid park entry of $4 per vehicle. More information HERE.
Summer Concert Series
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
August 1/8/15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hot summer nights are made for music, and the Summer Concert Series has become a beloved summertime tradition in Panama City Beach. Enjoy a free concert in the park every Thursday at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater all summer. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers, pets and food are welcome. This month’s acts include Andrea and Mud (Surf Western from the South); Ben Loftin and the Family (White Sand Soul), and My Fever (Indie/Alternative Rock). For more details visit their website HERE.
History Tour
Camp Helen State Park | Panama City Beach
August 3, 2024, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Go beyond your park visit and discover the past and present on a ranger guided history walking tour of the grounds at Camp Helen. Learn about the rich history of Camp Helen’s Historic District, which is a Nationally Registered Historic Place, from the Hicks family building all the way to when Avondale Textile Mill utilized the property for their employee summer retreat . This free tour will begin promptly at 10 am from the Visitor Center. For more information, visit their website HERE.
Music By the Bay
Leslie Porter Park | Lynn Haven
August 9, 2024, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The 12Eleven band will be bringing an exciting performance to the annual Music By The Bay event this month hosted by the City of Lynn Haven. 12Eleven is a radiant, energetic, and dynamic pop/R&B band with a vast range of cathartic and dance-worthy songs. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets or pull in on your boat to listen from the water. Food vendors will be on-site.
Tatak International Tatu Expo
Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Ctr | Panama City Beach
August 16-18, 2024, 12:00 to 10.00 p.m.
The Tatak International Tatu Expo will be coming to town with live tattooing, arts and crafts, music, vendors and contests. The three-day event features internationally known artists from around the world featuring different methods of tattooing, from coil and rotary machines to traditional methods like batek, hand tap and tebori. One day passes are $20 ($45 for weekend passes). For the full schedule, visit their Facebook page HERE.
Perfect Hues Baytowne Art Fest
The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Panama City Beach
August 30, 2024, 12:00 to 10.00 p.m. (this is also for Sept)
Spend the Labor Day weekend strolling down the streets at the Village while taking in a variety of artwork from local and regional artists. There will be live music featuring Casey Kearney, Scott Rockwood, Coconut Radio, Matt McCarty and Jessie Ritter every evening from 5-10 p.m and a fireworks show on the last day to close the event over the lagoon on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. For more information visit their website HERE.
St Andrews Play Music on the Porch Day
Historic St Andrews Beck Ave | Panama City
August 31, 2024, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day with musicians playing on merchant’s front and back porches all over Historic St Andrews. More information HERE.
