Chapters stay at a beachfront resort with its own event space. Formals are held there or at nearby beachfront venues.
Fraternity Formals in Panama City Beach
All Roads Travel plans fraternity formals in Panama City Beach: the beachfront resort block, a private venue for the formal, & charter buses from campus. Most of our Panama City Beach formals are for SEC and ACC chapters, and it’s one of our fastest-growing destinations.
Quick Facts
Chapters We Serve:
SEC and ACC
Typical Group:
120 to 165 travelers
Largest Group We've Hosted:
More than 280 About 200 travelers
Busiest Months:
April, then September
Trip Length:
Two nights, usually Friday to Sunday
Getting There:
About 2 hours by bus from Florida State, 3.5 hours from Auburn, 4.5 hours from Florida, and about 5 hours from Alabama, Georgia and LSU
Hotels & Venues
A Sample Weekend In Panama City Beach
Friday
Buses leave campus in the morning and reach the beach by afternoon.
Saturday
A beach day at the resort. The formal runs from about 8 to 11 pm.
Sunday
Check out and ride home.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Panama City Beach from campus?
About 2 hours by charter bus from Tallahassee, 3.5 hours from Auburn, 4.5 hours from Gainesville, and about 5 hours from Tuscaloosa, Athens and Baton Rouge.
Where do groups stay in Panama City Beach?
At a beachfront resort that has its own event space, so the formal can be held on-site.
When should we go?
April and September are our busiest months in Panama City Beach.
