10 events in Bay County this week: July 4th celebrations, concert in the park and more
Your guide to the top 10 things to do, places to go for entertainment events, concerts, festivals, and activities in Bay County.
FRIDAY, July 1
Get 'Fired Up' at ceramic exhibit
5-7 p.m. at the Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St. The center will host a July exhibit "Fired Up" opening/meet the artist reception. The Main Gallery will be transformed with a collection of pottery pieces created by nine local ceramic artists; Pavel Amromin, Mary Kay Griffith, Jillian Heusohn, Tammy Marinuzzi, Kelly McLendon, Jaweria Rizvi, Cynthia Smith, Nolan Windholtz, and Mandy Yourick.
Local ceramic artist Wade Rubin and his "Orange Jelly Packets" will fill the Mary Ola Miller Gallery and the Café Gallery will host the work of ceramic artist Stella Reinstatler's "Panamá to Panama."
For more information, call 850-640-3670 or visit www.PCCenterfortheArts.com.
More on the exhibit: Bay Arts Alliance 'Fired Up' to unveil 3 pottery exhibitions at Center for the Arts galleries
Fourth of July events: From parades to fireworks, here are 7 celebrations in Bay County
SATURDAY, July 2
Bring your bike and wind down at a Bike Night Fourth of July celebration
5-9 p.m. at Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, 14700 Panama City Beach Parkway. In celebration of the Fourth of July, Harley-Davidson of PCB will host a Bike Night. The event will include annual swap meet, firework vendors, motorcycle games, raffles, sidewalk buys, food trucks, cold beer and more.
The event will continue on Sunday.
For more information, call 850-334-0055 or visit www.pcbharley.com.
Pick up some crystals at a Mystic Fest
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave. in Panama City. This indoor festival will include metaphysical tools, crystals, jewelry, candles, incense, readings, tarot, astrology, psychic mediumship, numerology, angel, oracle, healing, reiki massage, foot detox and pranic healing.
The cost is $5 to enter.
For more information, call 850-747-9224 or emailcapstonehousenews@gmail.com
Refresh your palate at a wine tasting
1 p.m. at Somethin's Cooking, 93 E. 11th St. in Panama City. Somethin's Cooking will host a wine tasting featuring 7 to 10 wines and shifting emphasis from whites to reds. There also will be a great selection hors d'oeuvres to cleanse your pallet. In addition, there will be wine for purchase ranging from $12 to $25 per bottle.
The event is free. To register, visit www.somethinscookin.com.
For more information, call 850-769-8979 or visit: www.somethinscookin.com
Relax under the palapa with the sounds of Chris Wade live
6-9 p.m. at Little Village & Finns at 2808 W. 12th St., St. Andrews. Chris Wade will perform live under the palapa. The show is free and family- and pet-friendly.
Grab a drink from the bar, shop at the boutique or feast on some tacos from FINNS Island Style Grub.
For more information, call 850-215-8780.
MONDAY, July 4
Kick start your 4th with a Pancake Breakfast
6-9 a.m. at the Lynn Haven Senior Activity Club at 905 Pennsylvania Ave. The Rotary Club of Lynn Haven will sponsor the annual Independence Day Pancake Breakfast. Plates are a suggested donation of $7 per adult and $4 for children 10 and under. Plates include pancakes, sausage, juice or coffee.
Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Lynn Haven and their partner agencies.
For more information, call 912-844-2018 or visit: www.lynnhavenrotary.org.
Celebrate Independence Day at Lynn Haven's 4th of July Parade and festival
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sharon Sheffield Park, 901 Ohio Ave. in Lynn Haven. The city of will host its annual 4th of July Parade and Celebration beginning at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony, including the presentation of colors, national anthem, and prayer service.
The parade will follow at 8:45 a.m. The festivities will be in the park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lots of food vendors and activities.
For additional information, call 850-265-2121 or visit www.cityoflynnhaven.com
Bring the family and enjoy Ribs & Rides July 4th Mega Meet!
Noon-4 p.m. at the Panama City Mall at 2150 Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd. Ribs & Rides car club will host a Mega Meet in the parking lot. Everyone welcome, from cars, trucks, bikes, sbs, and more.
There will will be food trucks, games vendors, family and fun along with DJ Drumzell bringing the sound.
For additional information, visit Ribs & Rides on Facebook.
Celebrate the 4th at Salute to Freedom Festival
2-10 p.m. at Destination Panama City, 101 Beach Drive. Destination Panama City will host Salute to Freedom, a day of music, patriotism and fun to celebrate the birth of our nation.
This free family-friendly event will start with a festival at 2 p.m. with vendors, food trucks, a DJ, bounce house, water activities and lawn games at the Destination Panama City Visitor’s Center Bayside Stage. Live music with Flip Flop Republic at 3 p.m. followed Sons of Saint, and Dozzi at 7:30 p.m.
The downtown Panama City parade begins at 5 p.m. and will run from Eighth Street to Oak Avenue. The event will culminate with fireworks over St. Andrews Bay at 9:30 p.m.
For more information, call 850-215-1700 or visit www.destinationpanamacity.com.
TUESDAY, July 5
Enjoy summer music in the park with Fox Royal live
7-9 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park, 500 W. Park Drive in Panama City Beach (adjacent to Pier Park). Visit Panama City Beach will host Summer Concert series with the Fox Royale performing live.
The concert if free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of summer music. Coolers, food and pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times and picked up after. Food and drinks are available for purchase from local food vendors.
For more information, call 850-233-5070.
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Bay County events this week: July 4th celebrations, concerts and more
