Guy Harvey Design Revealed for 2009 Seafood, Wine and Music Festival
(Panama City Beach, Fla.) Guy Harvey, world-renowned artist and marine biologist, has revealed his original design for the official 2009 Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival posters and t-shirts. Commemorative Items will be available for sale on-site during the festival, October 9-11, 2009.
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is an organization of philanthropists, conservationists, scientists, and educators focused on developing sensible strategies for promoting the conservation of our oceans and nurturing the next generation of marine scientists and guardians of our seas. http://www.panamacitybeachfest.com/guyharvey.htm Through the generous philanthropy inspired by Guy Harvey’s art, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation will fund exceptional research and innovative educational programs developed by universities, colleges, institutes, and nonprofit organizations. The Scientific Advisory Board will carefully select the most meritorious proposals with promise to bring new ideas to marine conservation with a focus on finding sensible solutions to the many challenges facing our oceans. Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation will be on-site at the festival to raise awareness and support for the organization’s mission.
The Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival takes place at Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, and is the area’s signature fall festival during the Columbus Day Weekend. This family-friendly event features top entertainment, including performances by country singer and “Dancing with the Stars”’ Julianne Hough, the legendary Styx, plus Grand Funk Railroad and John Anderson. Festival-goers will get a true taste of the Gulf Coast, savoring culinary treats as well as fine wines from around the world. You’ll discover how Panama City Beach earns its nickname – the “Seafood Capital of the South.” For tickets & complete event information, visit www.panamacitybeachfest.com or call 1-888-695-0888.
Panama City Beach Seafood Wine & Music Festival 2009 Important Facts & Tips for Attendees:
* Purchase advanced tickets at PanamaCityBeachFest.com and use promo code "PCBCHAMBER" to save $2 off each ticket
* All Kids 12 and under are FREE!
* Kids Activities are bigger and better than ever! The Beach Bouncers “Bouncer Village” now has 8 giant bouncers and they are all FREE!
* The FAMILY FUN DAYS (Sat & Sun 11a-3p) features a Meet & Greet with Nickelodeon’s Jimmy Neutron, Hands on Art with Visual Arts Center & various local artists, Face Painting, Stilt Walking Balloon Artists, Kids Concerts with the Fish Clappers Island Band, shows by Gallagher’s Gymnastics and more are all FREE !
* Not interested in the big concerts each night? Get a daytime only ticket and save nearly 40%
* Special daytime only “all you can ride” midway armbands will be just $10 – a 50% savings off the all day & night “all you can ride” armband ($20).
* The Emerald Coast Cruizin’ Sneak Peek Car Show is FREE and included with all General Admission and VIP tickets.
* Wine Tastings are offered each day, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m and are included with all General Admission and VIP tickets.
Concert Information & Media contacts for performers :
Friday October 9th:
7pm - Julianne Hough
9pm - John Anderson
Saturday October 10th
9pm: Styx
Sunday October 11th
7pm: Grand Funk Railroad
About Panama City Beach:
Panama City Beach boasts 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. The Northwest Florida community is home to St. Andrew’s State Park, a Top Two beach on the 2008 TripAdvisor list of America’s best beaches. Panama City Beach also enjoys recognition as a premier beach destination by Condé Nast Traveler, The Travel Channel, USA Today, Southern Living, Dr. Beach and the Clean Beaches Council. Family attractions, championship golf courses, sporting events, award-winning dining, predictably sunny weather and a vast number of recreational activities draw visitors to this seaside community. For more information, call 1-800-PCBEACH (850-233-6503) or check out the official Web site of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.
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