-Season highlights include UNwineD and inaugural SandJam Music Festival-

 PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., March XX, 2018 –  Springtime offers great beach weather, plentiful sunshine and an exciting calendar of events in Panama City Beach. Kicking off the season with the award-winning UNwineD festival, spring offers an action-packed lineup of festivals and events for visitors to get out and explore the destination beyond its sugar white sand beaches. One the most highly-anticipated events of the year, the inaugural SandJam Music Fest will welcome guests for an all-star lineup of alternative-rock bands.

“Spring is always a favorite time of year for our locals and visitors in Panama City Beach,” says Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. “With a first-class alternative rock music festival like SandJam joining our event roster this year, we’re excited to bring new travelers to our destination, as well as welcome back returning visitors to some of our popular annual favorites like UNwineD.

Below is an overview of the 2018 spring events to be held in Panama City Beach:

Emerald Coast Cruizin’, March. 7-10, 2018

The annual event at Aaron Bessant Park is perfect for families and attracts thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks. Live music will also be provided during the event. For more information, click here.

Warrior Dash: March 10, 2018

Warrior Dash is a 5k obstacle race that anyone can conquer. Whether you’re an elite athlete or just beginning the challenge, you’ll take down 12 world-class obstacles, leap over fire, and venture through mud-caked backroads. You’ll be rewarded with a finisher medal, a sweet t-shirt, fuzzy Warrior helmet, and ice-cold beer. Head to the post-race party to relive the course with friends, nosh on some grub, dance to music, interact with games from our sponsors, and celebrate your decision to leave your normal weekend in the mud. 

UNwineD: March 23-24, 2018

This award-winning event takes place at Aaron Bessant Park and features craft beer, spirits and wine from around the world, culinary creations from the region’s leading chefs and a Southern garden party presented by Southern Living. Guests can raise a glass at the Friday night Biscuits & Jam, a time to mix and mingle with some of the South’s most elite chefs, mixologists and tastemakers. The celebration continues Saturday with the Grand Afternoon Tasting & Cocktail Competition followed by a live concert with headliner St. Paul & the Broken Bones and opener Los Colognes. For more information, please click here.

Seabreeze Jazz Festival: April 18-22, 2018:

Named a “Top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA” by JazzIZ Magazine and recently nominated as “Best Jazz Festival” at the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards, the Seabreeze Jazz Festival welcomes top national smooth jazz artists for a full weekend of fun, sun, great beaches and good times. The 20th annual event is held in the Pier Park Amphitheater, featuring both international known acts and local performers such as Brian Culbertson, Boney James, Kool and the Gang and more. For more information, click here.

SandJam Fest presented by Pepsi: April 26-28, 2018

From the same producers of Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam and SpringJam comes Panama City Beach’s inaugural SandJam Fest presented by Pepsi, taking place on the sand by the M.B. Miller County Pier. Music lovers will enjoy live performances from some of America’s best alternative-rock bands. This year’s performers include Incubus, Sublime with Rome, St. Lucia, Kaleo, Capital Cities and Fitz & The Tantrums. For more information, click here.

Cajun Festival at Schooners: April 27-29, 2018

Cajun music, Cajun food & Cajun fun! The annual Cajun Festival at Schooners promises fun for the entire family. Join us for a Cajun Beach Party Saturday and Sunday with daytime bands on the beach. For more information, click here.

Parrot Head Rendezvous 2018 – License to Chill: April 26-29, 2018

The Panama City Parrot Head Club hosts Parrot Heads from all over the country each year during the last week of April. Trop Rock music starts at 6 pm Thursday evening, and continues daily until Sunday afternoon at 5. If you are a current member of a Parrot Head Club, the cost is $80 for a 4 day pass. The general public can purchase day passes for $20. For more information, click here.

Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally: May 2-6, 2018:

The most biker-friendly rally in the country, the free four-day Thunder Beach Spring Motorcycle Rally will feature 200 vendors and exhibitors, a bike parade, beauty pageants, poker runs, motorcycle stunt shows, tattoo contests, bike shows with category judging and much more. Event happenings will take place at multiple venues throughout the Panama City Beach area. For more information, click here.

Watercross Super Cup: May 5-6, 2018:

The Pro Watercross Tour is the featured national circuit for personal watercraft racing. The tour brings together the best professional and amateur athletes in the sport on the most beautiful beaches and venues in the U.S.A., and offers the most challenging and technical race courses in the world. Pro Watercross creates the biggest, best watercross racing show in the world. For more information, click here.

IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast: May 12, 2018

Panama City Beach offers a beautiful seashore and perfect temperatures, making this race the perfect location for triathletes and their families. Consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-milebike ride, and a 13.1-mile run, the 70.3 IRONMAN is the perfect opportunity for first-time triathletes and seasoned triathletes to get a head start on the upcoming season. For more information, click here.

Jeep Beach Jam: May 15-20, 2018

Thousands of Jeep owners and enthusiasts will gather in Panama City Beach for the third annual Jeep Beach Jam. This five-day family event, organized by the JBJ Productions, Inc. team, will be filled with many fun-in-the-sun activities including concerts, scavenger hunts, off-road excursions, bonfires and more. Events will take place at many locations throughout the beach. For more information, click here.  

For more information on Panama City Beach, visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.

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