Category: travel

Pier Park 2011 Event Schedule

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The little universe of Pier Park offers everything from larger chain stores, to little Mom-n-Pops quirky shops.

If we factor in the  live music, diverse dining opportunities, optional drinks and some mighty fine people-watching spots, we’ve got ourselves a  bona fide, must-see destination situation.

Now that we’ve officially launched ourselves in to 2011, it’s time  to update our social calendars with Pier Parks upcoming events scheduled through out the year.

Quick Reference Of Events

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Snowbirds & Locals Sock Hop!

Get out those dancing shoes!

Er, well, in this case- pull up those socks and strap on those sock garters, ’cause it’s time to shimmy!

On Sunday, March 13th from 6-10pm, The Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, and its industry partners, are hosting a Snowbird Appreciation Sock Hop!

Snowbirds and Locals are all invited and encouraged to jitterbug.

Event Details

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Weekend weather – Just right for January. Warm and sunny.

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Have you ever seen anything like this weather? Sun in an azure sky, and that Gulf!

So gorgeous!  This is what January SHOULD be. No cars frozen to the ground, no aching joints, just air and sun and freedom.
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PCB Strawberry Festival

The Panama City Beach Strawberry Festival, Valentine’s Day Weekend  (Sat & Sun, Feb 12-13) at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater.

The Festival will include  Sweet Farm Fresh Strawberries, Great Music, Hay Rides, Free Games for kids, Green Amusement Rides, Tons of vendors, Great Food, Miss Strawberry Pageant, Country Music Singing Contest, Car Show and Much Much More!

Event Schedule

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2011 St. Andrews Mardi Gras!

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St. Andrews Mardi Gras Parade & Festival is here, Feb 23- Feb 26!

This family event is being hosted by the Non-Profits: Krewe of St. Andrews and St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership

Event Schedule and Details Below (Rain Or Shine!)

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2011 Tourism Predictions – Resorts

This is the second article in a series that explores 2011 Tourism Predictions for Panama City Beach.

We’ve checked in with the airport, and now it’s time to turn our questioning minds to the resorts.

In an effort to snag an idea of early predictions for the 2011 season, we touched base for a little Q & A session, with Paul Wohlford, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Resort Collection of Panama City Beach.

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