Friday October 9 - 4pm-11pm
Saturday October 10 - 11a-11pm
Sunday October 11 - 11am-11pm
*TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FAMILY FUN DAYS 11A-3PM SAT & SUN
including: GYMNASTICS SHOWS, FAMILY YOGA, HANDS ON
ART, FREE BOUNCER VILLAGE by Beach Bouncers, BALLOON ART,
FAMILY ACTIVITIES, CLOWNS, STILT WALKERS & MORE
GRAND WINE TASTINGS EACH DAY
WINE & BEER AVAILABLE ALL DAY & NIGHT
CELEBRITY CHEF EXHIBITIONS 3P-6P SAT & SUN
WATCH LOCAL CHEFS PREPARE THEIR SIGNATURE DISHES IN
THE EXHIBITION KITCHEN BUILT ON-SITE - FREE RECIPE CARDS
EVEN MORE ART, CRAFT & ANTIQUE VENDORS in 2009
EXPLORE THE MANY WONDERFUL ITEMS FOR SALE AND MAYBE
EVEN GET SOME OF YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE EARLY!
EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN CAR SHOW
DON'T MISS THESE BEAUTIFUL CARS
AREA'S BEST RESTAURANTS
featuring seafood & other festival favorites
NON-STOP LIVE MUSIC FROM OPEN-CLOSE
INCLUDING: JAZZ, ROCK, COUNTRY, REGGAE & MORE

The idea is simple - a celebration of the wonderful array of local area seafood prepared by local chefs merged with local and area wines, entertainment and vendors with a special focus on families. The Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival is designed to reflect a true taste of the coast, a true toast to the coast and some of the world's best entertainment.

SEAFOOD, CELEBRITY CHEF EXHIBITIONS & more:
Local and area celebrity chef's from some of the legendary Panama City Beach restaurants including Breakers, Saltwater Grill, Firefly, Hammerhead Fred's, Boatyard, and more will perform special exhibitions over the 3 day event.

GRAND WINE TASTINGS Daily:
The festival offers three full-bodied days of wining, dining and socializing amid several local, domestic and international wines. We are proud to announce Florida's own Republic National as our exclusive wine partner. They will host rare wine auctions, present celebrity winemakers, top vineyards, wine tastings each day and more. Beginners will have an opportunity to sample the wines, learning about the make-up and the regions they come from while wine experts will have an opportunity to sample some of the rarer wines they might not otherwise get a chance to try. Wine Tastings are Included with General Admission & VIP tickets, for adults 21+. Beer and wine will be available for sale from gates open to gates close.

MUSIC & other Entertainment:
From the beginning of the festival on Friday to the very end on Sunday, the music and entertainment will never end. 2009's festival headliner entertainment is bigger and better than ever: Young & Classic Country Friday Oct 9th with Florida's own country legend JOHN ANDERSON with special guest ACM New Country Artist of the Year JULIANNE HOUGH in support of her self-titled country album, see one of the top rock bands of all time STYX will perform Saturday Oct 10th, and Celebrating 40 Years of Rock Sunday Oct 11th with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD The American Band! Other performers for the 2009 festival will be announced soon. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS NOW!

FAMILY FUN DAYS:
Saturday and Sunday there will be a special focus on family activities and events from 11am-3pm both days - 2008's festival included a "KIDS LUNCH WITH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS" & special KIDS CONCERT'S, Gallagher's Gymnastics Team, Creole For Kids with Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Steve's Kazoo Crew Band, A Bouncer Village will feature over a dozen giant bouncy experiences, there will also be face painting, special appearances by your favorite cartoon characters, plus other activities designed especially for the family and children. 2008 was the first year for the special family budget friendly daytime only ticket - and it is available again for the 2009 festival.

EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN "SNEAK PEAK" CAR SHOW:
Saturday and Sunday there will be a special "Emerald Coast Cruizin Sneak Peak Car Show" included with your general admission & VIP ticket

ARTS, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES & MORE: Even more shopping choices in 2009
The Panama City Beach Seafood & Wine Festival will feature select arts & crafts vendors, retail vendors, antique dealers, and various community/charity vendors. Specialty jewelry, wood crafts, wine racks, pottery sales & demonstrations, glass art & demonstrations, stained glass, ceramics, quilts, folk art, and more.

Need a room for this 3 day holiday weekend celebration? STAY at one of our PREMIERE ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS - offering family budget friendly value & many of them are BEACHFRONT! CLICK HERE FOR INFO.

Frank Brown Park - on Hwy 98 (Back Beach Rd) across from Pier Park

On sale now. Save time (avoid the lines) and save money when you buy online in advance. Full price gate admission will go into effect @4pm Friday October 9, 2009. click here to purchase advance dicount tickets now

We love kids... we've designed a special "Family Fun Days" Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm complete with a KIDS VILLAGE with FREE arts & crafts, FREE live entertainment, FREE bouncer village, plus bungee rides, and more. We also offer a special adult & kids daytime only ticket price, making attending the festival budget friendly if you do not plan to stay for the night time national headliner entertainment (with a daytime only ticket you will not have access to the nighttime concert area, wine tastings, etc.). Not to worry, if you do have kids and plan to stay for the night time entertainers, just purchase a General Admission ticket, and you'll be good to go.

ALL NEW FOR 2009 - Kids 12 and under admitted FREE
No pets allowed inside venue.

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket as festival area is grass field.

Open Friday at 4pm-11pm
Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-11pm

Parking available at the Frank Brown Festival site directly north of Pier Park. Parking is $5 per car, per day. Special VIP Parking is included with VIP tickets.

PLEASE, NO COOLERS ALLOWED. Water, soft drinks, juice, beer & wine are available for sale. Please note a cash bar will be available inside the venue along with a variety of food vendors.

NO UMBRELLAS ALLOWED. Please wear a hat and bring sunscreen. Shade is available under various entertainment and food tents throughout the festival grounds.

No smoking will be allowed under the tented areas. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only - these areas will be well marked. Please be considerate of your non-smoking colleagues.

Each national headliner entertainers cds will be on sale the night they perform in the Merchandise Tent near the stage. Festival shirts, and other festival items will be available in the marketplace area.

A variety of food vendors will be located the the Food Court area. Beer, wine & soda will also be available at designated beverage tents only.

A wide variety of vendors will be on site for shopping all weekend.

Available on site