History Class Brewing Company

09/01/2026

OktoberFest at Downtown Panama City is coming soon!

Happy September! It is time for one of our favorite annual Oktoberfest traditions: explaining why Panama City celebrates Oktoberfest in September. 🍺

The original Oktoberfest began in Munich in October 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding. In 1872, organizers moved the start into September to enjoy warmer weather and longer days. The celebration kept its famous name, because “Septemberfest” simply lacks the same oompah. 🎶

Munich still begins Oktoberfest in September, and Panama City has proudly celebrated during the end of September for 38 years. Your calendar is working perfectly. Please mark it accordingly:

🍺 Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch
📅 Friday, Sept. 25, 5–9 p.m.
📅 Saturday, Sept. 26, noon–8 p.m.
📍 Historic Downtown Panama City and Historic St. Andrews

🥨 38th Annual Oktoberfest Downtown
📅 Saturday, Sept. 26, 3–9 p.m.
📍 Harrison Avenue in Historic Downtown Panama City

Prost to history, tradition and reading the entire event description! 🍻
https://destinationpanamacity.com/annual-event/oktoberfest-weekend/

08/31/2026

Hey, Panama City, FL. Anyone ever take a ride on the JR. Store hot air balloon?

08/30/2026

Double the pups, double the cuteness. We love doggos!

08/29/2026

Cheers, everyone!

08/28/2026

History Class was made for moments like this. Good friends hanging out and enjoying the historic vibes.

08/27/2026

The greatest thing you will ever put in your mouth.

08/26/2026

Come downtown and hang out with us. We'd love that.

08/24/2026

Andy Griffith signs autographs at what is now History Class Brewing Co. in Panama City, FL. Back in the ’50s, it was Thompson’s Appliance Store. Look closely at the metal ceiling tiles; we still have them above our bar!

08/24/2026

Hey, Panama City! Take a deep dive into the oyster lore of St. Andrews Bay. Including the wild story of "Big John Cannon." A Southport oysterman involved in a violent clash with state shellfish deputies.

Story by Dylan Gentile

Before Panama City, oysters shaped the bay. Then came missing mounds, a deadly feud and a fight for survival.

08/23/2026

We love Panama City!