Break out the rhinestones, big hair and your favorite country-inspired outfit because Dolly Day is coming to Historic St. Andrews.

On Friday, September 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Little Village will host Dolly Day 9-25, a Dolly Parton-inspired evening combining music, creativity, food and plenty of opportunities to embrace a little over-the-top country glamour.

The celebration takes place at 2808 W. 12th Street in Panama City, the waterfront home shared by Little Village and FINNS Island Style Grub in St. Andrew’s. Public event listings confirm Little Village and FINNS as the setting for the September 25 celebration. 

What Would Dolly Do?

One of the activities planned for the evening is appropriately called “What Would Dolly Do?”

One of Panama City’s most familiar streets is getting statewide recognition, and now Bay County residents have an opportunity to help bring home the title. 

Harrison Avenue in Historic Downtown Panama City has been selected as one of four finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award, presented by the American Planning Association Florida Chapter, better known as APA Florida.

This year’s theme is “Great People-Focused Places,” recognizing Florida spaces that create connections between people and their communities, preserve local identity and culture, and provide places where people genuinely want to gather and belong.

For anyone who has spent time in Downtown Panama City, it is easy to understand why Harrison Avenue made the list.

Panama City is getting ready to say “Prost!” as one of the community’s favorite fall traditions returns for its 38th year. Oktoberfest Weekend at Panama City takes place Friday and Saturday, September 25–26, 2026, combining a two-day Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch with Saturday’s big Oktoberfest celebration along Harrison Avenue.

Both events are free to attend, although food and beverages are available for purchase. This year’s celebration gives residents and visitors a chance to experience two of Panama City’s historic neighborhoods while enjoying a local take on traditional German festivities. 

Friday, September 25: Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch

The weekend begins Friday evening with the Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch, running from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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

When fall arrives in Panama City, Thursday nights mean live music by the bay. Backstage Pass, one of Panama City’s longest-running concert traditions, returns in 2026 with six consecutive weeks of free outdoor concerts at the Marina Lawn in Downtown Panama City.

Presented by the Bay Arts Alliance, the 2026 series begins Thursday, September 17 and runs every Thursday through October 22. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and continue until approximately 9:00 p.m. Admission is completely free.

When and Where

Dates: Thursdays, September 17–October 22, 2026
Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Marina Lawn, 7 Harrison Avenue, Downtown Panama City

Admission: FREE

When you see the Barefoot name along Front Beach Road, it is easy to assume the two restaurants offer essentially the same experience. They do share plenty, fresh seafood, burgers, tropical drinks, Gulf views and live entertainment, but there are some important differences between Barefoot Hide-A-Way and Barefoot On The Beach. 

The easiest way to remember it? Hide-A-Way is the breakfast-and-beachfront-deck choice, while On The Beach adds a swimming pool and more of a poolside beach-party atmosphere.

Barefoot Hide-A-Way: Start With Breakfast

Located at 15405 Front Beach Road, Barefoot Hide-A-Way sits Gulf-front on the west end of Panama City Beach, not far from the Pier Park area. Its open-air deck gives diners a clear view of the water, making it an easy place to settle in with coffee in the morning or a frozen drink as the sun starts dropping.