Fall Festival & Market Brings Family Fun to Panama City Beach on September 26 |
A Free Family-Friendly Celebration Featuring Local Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music, Kids’ Activities and Touch-a-Truck Fun at Aaron Bessant Park |
Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the start of fall with local vendors, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities and a new Touch-a-Truck experience at Aaron Bessant Park.
Fall is arriving in Panama City Beach, and the City is kicking off the season with a free community celebration. The 2026 Fall Festival & Market, presented by the City of Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation Department, takes place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Aaron Bessant Park, located at 500 West Park Drive in Panama City Beach.
The Fall Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while the accompanying Farmers Market continues until 2 p.m. Admission is free, making it an easy Saturday outing for families looking to enjoy the beginning of the fall season together.
More Than 60 Vendors and Local Businesses
Visitors will have plenty to browse throughout the morning and early afternoon. According to Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation, this year's festival will feature more than 60 market vendors and local businesses.
The market will include a mix of fresh produce, handmade goods, crafts and locally produced items, giving shoppers an opportunity to discover local makers and small businesses while enjoying the outdoor festival atmosphere. The City partners with Anchored Market Ventures to organize the Fall Farmers Market at Aaron Bessant Park.
Come hungry, too. Food trucks will be on site serving a variety of options throughout the event, while live music adds to the relaxed weekend atmosphere.
Kids Zone and New Touch-a-Truck Area
Families with children will find plenty to keep younger visitors entertained. A dedicated Kids Zone will offer games and fall-themed activities, with local first responders also participating in the day's festivities.
New for 2026 is a Touch-a-Truck area, where children will have the opportunity to see community vehicles and equipment up close. It's an added hands-on element that should make this year's festival especially appealing for families with young kids.
Those who arrive early may also take home a festival souvenir. The first 400 guests will receive a complimentary Fall Festival & Market tote bag while supplies last.
Fall Festival & Market Details
Saturday, September 26, 2026 Admission: FREE
The 2026 event is supported by Visit Panama City Beach, ALL In Credit Union and The Restoration Center.
With shopping, food, music and activities for the kids all in one place, the Fall Festival & Market offers Bay County families a relaxed way to welcome the new season, Panama City Beach style.
Make plans to celebrate fall in Panama City Beach! Gather the family and head to Aaron Bessant Park on Saturday, September 26, for a free morning of shopping, food, music and family fun.
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