PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., (Feb. 23, 2007) - Emerald-green waters and sugar-white sand beaches define the Panama City Beach vacation. But visitors who venture beyond the sand and surf find the entertainment offerings run deep. The destination hosts world-class sporting events, music festivals, crafts fairs, horse shows, fishing tournaments, car and motorcycle rallies, holiday fests and so much more. For year-round fun in the sun, Panama City Beach offers the following 2007 Calendar of Events. Enjoy! And Celebrate Every Season on the Beach!

March 10 - 11
Vital Signs ‘Spring Fling’
Sunny skies and hot wheels at this huge custom truck show with music, food, awards and vendors displaying the latest accessories. Spring Fling draws hundreds of vehicles and spectators from the entire Southeast. A strong must-see event for over a decade.

• Location: Frank Brown Park
  16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.258.4077 or http://www.springflingcarshow.com

April 13 – 15
National Shrimp and Oyster Festival
This tasty event is a traditional seafood festival with everything from arts and crafts, to entertainment, fireworks displays, and amusement rides. See why Panama City Beach has come to be known as the “Seafood Capital of the Southeast.”

• Location: Carl Gray Park, Panama City, Fla.
  Info: 850-784-9542 or http://www.emeraldcoastevents.com

April 13 - 15
2007 Skim Jam
One of the world’s largest skim board competitions, packed with prizes, contests and meet-and-greets with pro skim boarders.

• Location: Sharkey’s/Seahaven Beach
  15201 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.235.2702 or www.mrsurfs.com

April 26 - 28
Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show & Music Festival
Tennessee Walking Horse Show and Music Festival. This annual charity fundraiser features music, arts, crafts and more than 500 horses and exhibitors from across the country. A treat for all ages.

• Location: Frank Brown Park
  16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.914.9030 or http://gulfcoasthorseshow.com

May 3 - 6
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally - Spring
Bikes galore! This event features a long weekend of concerts, custom bike show, parade and motorcycle fun for the people who “ride to live and live to ride.”

• Location: Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 888.396.1638 or www.thunderbeachproductions.com

May 12
Gulf Coast Triathlon
1,800 athletes from 36 states and 15 countries, engage in this
hot competition with even hotter celebrations.

• Location: Boardwalk Beach Resort
  9450 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.235.0720 or www.gulfcoasttriathlon.com

July 11 - 15
Annual Billfish Invitational Tournament
Get those rods, reels, and tackle boxes ready for the
Gulf’s premiere invitational tournament.

• Location: Bay Point Marina, Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.235.6911 or www.baypointbillfish.com

August 17 - 19
Panama City Beach Super Boat Grand Prix
It’s adrenaline on emerald-green waters, with this premier super boat racing event! Boat parades, awards and parties are all part of the action.

• Location: Boardwalk Beach Resort
  9450 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 305-296-6166 or http://www.superboat.com

September 27 – 30
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally - Fall
Bikes Galore! A weekend of motorcycle fun with concerts, custom bike show, bike parade and Poker Run.

• Location: Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 888.396.1638 or www.Thunderbeachproductions.com

October 12 - 14
Indian Summer Festival
This WOW event, is a highlight of the fall season! It showcases arts, crafts, tasty local restaurants, and regionally and nationally renowned musicians performing on two stages during three days.

• Location: Frank Brown Park
  16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 800.622.5025

October 27 – 28
Nature’s Gallery
A fall festival for outdoor enthusiasts, celebrating Florida’s arts, crafts, history and environment. The family-friendly event has something for all ages and interest, from face painting to the recreation of a Civil War encampment.

• Location: St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.233.5117 or http://www.friendsofstandrews.org/nature.htm

November 3
Ironman Florida Triathalon
Qualifying event for the Ironman World Championship

• Location: Boardwalk Beach Resort
  9450 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 888.280.9097 ext 27 or www.ironmanflorida.com

November 8– 11
Emerald Coast Cruzin` Event
Calling all car and hot rod enthusiasts! This Classic car and hot rod show has a vendor marketplace, swap meet, music and prizes.

• Location: Frank Brown Park
  16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 888-299-7892 or http://www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com

November 2007
Holly Fair
Holiday Fair, an annual event that brightly kicks off the Season! Shop ‘til you drop. Unique merchandise from around the country, with live entertainment featuring the sights and sounds of local choirs, ensembles, dance groups and bands.

• Location: Boardwalk Beach Resort
  9450 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, Fla.
  Info: 850.785.7870 or http://www.jslpanamacity.org

December 1
Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday Lights and Sounds fill the air! A nighttime spectacular, displaying a giant tree aglow with holiday lighting. School children add to the holiday spirit by singing Christmas carols, and church groups and clubs provide refreshments.

• Location: Between City Hall and Marina Civic Center, Panama City, Fla.
  Info: 850-872-3000

Panama City Beach boasts 27 miles of silky, white-sand beaches bordering the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. This Northwest Florida destination enjoys recognition as a top U.S. beach from Condé Nast Traveler, The Travel Channel, USA Today, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council. Family attractions, sporting events, award-winning dining, predictably sunny weather and a vast number of recreational activities draw visitors to this seaside destination annually. For more information, call 1-800-PCBEACH (850-233-5070) or visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.