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October
All Month- Oktoberfest at Pier Park – A fall celebration for families, hosted by Hofbrau Beer Garden

Oct. 3rd- Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Hanging- Irene & Co. in partnership with Vera Bradley will be hanging large pink bows on the palm trees in the promo area, at 9am.  Ribbons may be purchased and personalized for a $5 donation to the Breast Cancer Awareness fund. Irene & Co. will also host “Tickled Pink” starting at noon and featuring pink lemonade, pink cookies and cupcakes. Vera Bradley will be giving away special limited edition merchandise to those who donate $5 or more (while supplies last).
Breast Cancer Awareness will be celebrated all month

Oct. 3rd, 4th, 5th - Super Boat National Championship Boat Show- Power boats parked for display on property. Boat show on Sat. Oct. 4th 10am to 4pm

Oct. 4th- Bay Medical Sweeny Todd Blood Drive- Mobile blood center set up for donations in front of Blender Clothing 10am-2pm/ Radio remote from Wave 100 10am-2pm.

Oct. 4th- Jelly Bean Mobile- Candymaker to host the Jelly Bean Mobile on property for kids.

Oct. 4th- Completion of installation of Visual Arts Center children’s hand painted tiles.

Oct. 4th- First Annual Eco Friendly Reggae Fest- Hosted by Reggae J’s. Featuring live music, drink specials, face painting and stilt walkers. Festivities start at noon.

Oct. 4th- Woodlawn Methodist Kids Fest- Aaron Bessant park- Live Music, a dozen inflatable’s, many games & carnival booths, dunking both, orbitron, stilt walkers, jugglers, balloon makers, face painting, crafts tables, color hair spraying, recreation, barn yard Olympics, family photo area, and pumpkin decorating.

Oct. 9th- Coast is Clear Locals Party- Hosted by Margaritaville. This is a party celebrating the end of the crazy days of summer. There will be a live band, drink specials & giveaways.

Oct. 10th, 11th, & 12th- Seafood, Wine and Jazz Festival at Frank Brown Park- A highlight of the fall season, showcasing arts, crafts, local restaurants, and regionally and nationally renowned musicians performing on two stages during three days, 28th Annual.

Oct. 11th - Emerald Coast Triathlon- Pier Park property will be involved.

Oct. 17th- Heart Walk- Charity walk through Pier Park for the American Heart Association

Oct. 18th- Girls Inc. Half Marathon- Charity marathon beginning and ending at Pier Park

Oct. 25th - Kids Festival- Stories in the park, crafts for children in partnership with the Visual Arts Center, city mosquito helicopter on property for kids to explore, performances by the Rosenwald cheerleaders, and the Bay Haven Chorus. Live radio remotes presented by Magic Broadcasting. Commemorative celebration for installation of the Visual Arts Center Kids summer program tiles.

Oct. 31st- Malloween – 6pm to 8pm Pier Park fall activities such as, costume competitions, crafts, and trick or treating throughout the property. Live radio remote by Magic Broadcasting including 4 radio stations (WYYX: 97.7 FM:"New Rock 97X"    WILN: 105.9 FM: "Island 106" WVVE:100.1 FM:"Wave 100"   WPCF: AM1290: "Real Country 1290")

November
Nov. 1st- Ironman Florida Triathlon- Pier Park Property will be involved

Nov. 3rd through 8th- Emerald Coast Cruzin – Classic Cars and the 35th Anniversary of American Graffiti.  America Graffiti cast members, parade of cars, car competitions, “50’s Dress Up night, and more. Parade to be held through Pier Park on Wednesday Nov. 5th at 4pm.

Nov. 7th- Taste of the Beach – A multi-regional initiative spear-headed by Coastal Vision 3000 to promote this region and brand it as “The Beach”.  Pier Park will represent Bay County by hosting one of the four “Taste of the Beach” events planned to promote this new initiative. 

Nov. 14th, 15th & 16th- Madonnari – Italian street painting festival hosted by the Visual Arts Center

Nov. 28- Black Friday– Stores open at 5am for the busiest shopping day of the year

Nov. 28- Mayors Tree Lighting- Mayor Oberst will light the Pier Park Christmas tree.

Food Drive- All month long to benefit Beach Care Services.

December (Dates to be determined)
Holiday Concert Series – All public and private schools, child centers, and churches will be invited to come and spread Holiday cheer throughout Pier Park.

Dec. 13- Christmas at the Beach Parade- Christmas parade presented by the Optimist Club. Parade begins at 4pm.

Dec. 6th & 13th - Santa at the Beach Pet Photos- Bring your pets to have their picture made with Santa from 5pm to 7pm.

Toy Drive – All month long to benefit Cops and Kids Program through Panama City Beach Police Department.

Dec. 31st- New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop- This will be the first of an annual tradition here at Pier Park. Family activities from 6:30 to 9pm. New Year’s Countdown celebration begins at 9pm.



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