Sail into Columbus Day with the annual Pirates of the High Seas Festival from October 8^th-10^th! This event brings the legacy of pirates who once explored the Gulf of Mexico and the story of Dominique Youx along with his krewe to life. This year the festival is free admission to everyone, so come join in on the pirate fun!

Come ride along at the 21^st Annual Thunder Beach Autumn Rally from October 20^th-24^th! Thunder Beach is well known as “The Friendliest Free Rally in the United States”. This Motorcycle event takes place twice a year, once in the spring and another in the fall. The four-day rally has great food, entertainment, and of course, biking on the coastline with a beautiful view of Panama City beaches!

The favored SandJam Music Festival originally scheduled at the beginning of the month has unfortunately been postponed to September 30^th– October 2^nd, 2022 due to a public health emergency from the current increase in COVID-19 cases. Usually taking place at M.B Miller pier in April, it was relocated to Frank Brown Park. SandJam says tickets for the 2021 festival will be refunded within 14 days from the announcement of cancelation. Stay tuned and keep the excitement for next year’s event!

During this three-day event at Aaron Bessant in Pier, Park OktoberFest is usually full of fun activities including German food, live music, and lots of exciting events for friends, families, and kids! As a result of COVID-19, OktoberFest has been canceled again but will announce new dates for 2022. Until then, enjoy the spirit of OktoberFest this month until we are reunited at the Fest next year!