• 48th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    Enjoy yummy blue crab, live music, and waterfront fun at the Blue Crab Festival. The festivities kick off with the Blue Crab Parade along Coastal Highway, followed by the opening of the festival gates. Get ready for a memorable experience with delicious food, live music, craft vendors, and exciting activities for all ages!

  • Panacea “Rock the Dock” Fishing Tournament

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    The Big Bend’s largest fishing tournament is back - don't miss the 16th Annual Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament! Register for the tournament at: https://www.visitpanacea.org/ The official weigh-in station is at Woolley Park, Panacea, Florida. Join us during the weigh-ins to see some monster fish, have an ice-cold beer, browse craft vendors, or grab a bite …

  • 2026 Kids Fishing Derby

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    For kids 3-15, this annual fishing derby awards a rod, reel, and T-shirt to the first 150 kids who weigh in fish or visit all educational booths on-site. Fishing hours are from daylight Saturday morning until weigh-in closes at 2pm (just make sure you're in line with your fish by 2pm!) Trophies and prizes will …

  • Gage Pitman Memorial “Rockin’ Reds” Fishing Tournament

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    You won't want to miss the Rockin'Reds Fishing Tournament, which commemorates the life and legacy of local fisherman Gage Pitman. With divisions for individuals, teams, and now kayakers, the tournament offers participants 100% pay-outs. Those coming to enjoy the party can enter the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, which also has a winner's pay-out. Weigh-ins daily, …

  • Panacea Beer & Oyster Festival

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    The Panacea Beer and Oyster Festival is held along Dickerson Bay at Woolley Park in Panacea, Florida. The festival features unlimited samplings of local and national craft beers in the beer garden and will host local oyster farmers who will have their delicious oysters available for purchase! The festival will also feature food & craft …

  • Panacea Gumbo Cook-Off

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    Benefitting the Big Bend Maritime Center, the Gumbo Cook-Off features both People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice competitions. Entry into the competition is $40/team. Email Natasha to sign up: natasha.bbmc@gmail.com

  • Mudbugs & Music on the Bay

    Woolley Park 48 Mound St., Panacea, FL

    Keep Wakulla County Beautiful presents the annual Mardi Gras Crawfish Cook-Off. Enjoy live music, beer, and crawfish with awards presented for People’s Choice, Most Creative Booth and Costumes. Admission is $5 for guests 12+, $3 for ages 6-12, and kids under 6 are free! Check out the special VIP experience tickets for $100 each. RSVP …