Festivals
Schooners Lobster Festival & Beach Feast: October 17
- Dates
- October 17, 2026
- Hours
- 11:00 AMPanama City Beach local time (Central).
- Venue
- Schooners5121 Gulf Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- Admission
- Free
Lobster specials and the beach feast start at 11am, with a giant sand sculpture and live music later in the day.
What to expect
Saturday brings the Lobster Beach Feast from 11am, alongside restaurant specials. Alex Napier & Daybreak plays the beach stage from 2–5pm, followed by Glory Days from 6–9pm.
Visit Schooners on October 17, 2026 for lobster specials starting at 11am Central. Try dishes such as lobster bisque, lobster ravioli and grilled tails, and check out the giant sand sculpture. There is no cover charge; food and drinks are purchased separately.
The full festival runs October 12–18. Restaurant specials are available each day from 11am; the beach feast is October 17–18 only, also starting at 11am. The organizer does not publish a closing time for the festival food service. Check the official festival page for menus and music details.