PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (June 25, 2007) – Summertime -- a time for friends, family and fun, a time for relaxation and vacations, the perfect time to escape to Panama City Beach, Fla. Emerald-green waters and sugar-white sand beaches define the Panama City Beach vacation. Beyond the sand and surf, however, visitors still find plenty to do. The destination hosts world-class sporting events, festivals, fishing tournaments, boat races and more. For fun in the sun, Panama City Beach offers the following 2007 Summer/Early Fall Calendar of Events.

May 25 – Sept. 3
TITANIC the Artifact Exhibition
This exhibition tells the story of the Titanic—from its construction in a Belfast shipyard to its doomed maiden voyage. Discover the stories, as told through personal artifacts salvaged from the deep.
Location: Panama City Visual Arts Center
9 East Fourth Street, Panama City, Fla.
Info: 850.769.4451 or www.vac.org.cn

July 11 - 15
Annual Billfish Invitational Tournament
Get those rods, reels, and tackle boxes ready for the Gulf’s
premiere invitational tournament. In 2001, Conrad Hawkins, aboard the Lucky 2, set a new Florida record with a 1,046 pound Blue Marlin in this tournament. Who knows what contestants will reel in this year.
Location: Bay Point Marina, Panama City Beach, Fla.
Info: 850.235.6911

Aug. 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

Sept. 8
Emerald Coast Triathlon - Race 3
Spinnaker Beach Club hosts the swimming, biking, running and awards party for Race 3 of the Emerald Coast Triathlon. The triathlon begins with a 1/3-mile swim in the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Then athletes take in the ocean breezes during the 15-mile bike ride along beautiful Panama City Beach. The finale is a 3.25-mile run through a local residential area. Once you cross the finish line, stick around for a rockin’ beach party at Spinnaker Beach Club, complete with triathlon awards.
Location: Spinnaker Beach Club
8795 Thomas Drive - Panama City Beach, Fla.
Info: 850.784.9542 or

September 14 – 16
Southeastern Blues & BBQ Festival
Get ready for a finger lickin’ good time! Enjoy the different flavors of barbecue in the historic St. Andrews area of Panama City Beach. This is a qualifying event in which barbecue teams travel cross-country for a chance to compete in the World Championship Contest in Memphis, Tenn. Come out for blues music, children's entertainment, arts and crafts, and carnival rides. The event is on Fri. and Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Sun., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Carl Grey Park on Collegiate Drive just north of Gulf Coast Community College.
Info: 850.784.9542 or www.emeraldcoastevents.org

September 27 – 30
Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally - Fall
Panama City Beach revs up for an action-packed weekend during the fall Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally. Known as the “the Most Biker-Friendly, Free Rally in the United States,” the Thunder Beach rally is expected to draw as many as 65,000 bikers from across the country. Fire up those engines for a full lineup of activities, as participants and spectators celebrate motorcycles and the people who “ride to live and live to ride.”
Location: Panama City Beach, Fla.
Info: 888.396.1638 or www.thunderbeachproductions.com

October 12 - 14
Indian Summer Festival
A highlight of the fall season, this festival showcases the region’s bounty of arts, crafts, tasty local cuisine and musicians performing on two stages during three days. One of the Southeast’s largest festivals, Indian Summer Festival draws thousands of travelers and locals annually. While enjoying great grooves, you’ll also discover why Panama City Beach is known as the “Seafood Capital of the World.” Tents from local restaurants fill the grounds, offering a vast selection of fresh local favorites. This event is fun for the whole family.
Location: Frank Brown Park
16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, Fla.
Info: 800.622.5025

Panama City Beach is the perfect place for family fun all summer long. Be sure to check out local spots for great food, beautiful beaches and exciting family attractions. Highlights include: a top-notch marine park, zoo, water park, exhibits, rides and water sports.

Pick up a copy of SEE Panama City & Beaches guide and the Panama City Beach Florida Pocket Guide at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 17001 Panama City Beach Pkwy, 850-233-5070. You’ll find pages filled with discounts and savings on shopping, dining, fishing, parasailing, snorkeling, attractions and more. For packages and savings on accommodations, go to the Bureau’s Web site, www.thebeachloversbeach.com, and click onto “Vacation Deals” at the top of the page.

About Panama City Beach

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. The Northwest Florida destination enjoys recognition as a top U.S. beach from Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, The Travel Channel, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council. Family attractions, championship golf courses, sporting events, delectable dining, shopping 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.thebeachloversbeach.com.