Join Us.
Be a Part of History as the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) opens its gates.
For two days leading up to the inaugural flight, we invite you to take part in a series of unique, inclusive events designed to acknowledge the impact of the new airport on the future economic prosperity of northwest Florida, recognize key stakeholders’ vision and perseverance over the last decade, and, most importantly, highlight to the rest of the country that we now are more accessible for vacations and commerce.
| Friday, May 21 | Green Tie Gala | Sponsors and Ticket Holders Only |
| Saturday, May 22 | Community Grand Opening | Free, Open to the Public. Tickets Required |
| Sunday, May 23 | First Day of Commercial Flight Service | For Those Who Have Purchased Air Travel Tickets |
Click Here for General Information**Media Information**Gates will open Early to Registered Media. If you are covering the event for print or broadcast purposes, contact Lindsey at lindsayb@lhammond.com for entrance information. Media persons must be registered for the early entry. Your media pass will allow entry to the Grand Opening. | ||
Green Tie Gala InformationBeverage & wine armband advance purchase is available, Click Here. Chef Jim Shirley is making it easy for your to enjoy top shelf brands. Sponsorships are still available. There is currently a wait list for tickets to the Green Tie Gala. Call Debi Burdeshaw for more information (850) 785-5206 An elegant Green Tie Dinner Party celebrating the Grand Opening of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport featuring dinner by award-winning Chef Jim Shirley. The evening’s menu highlights the ecological diversity and sustainable bounty of Northwest Florida, and features fresh Gulf seafood as well as vegetables grown on nearby farms such as Moonlight Micro-Farm and Dragonfly Farm, milk and cheese from Ocheesee Creamery, and free-range eggs and chicken from Twin Oaks Farm.Should seafood or shellfish be an issue for you or you have other dietary concerns, please, advise Crystal at (850) 215-3755. We will make every effort to accommodate special requests. **Current Sponsor Information: Event Details Click Here Sponsors:Green Champion: PBS&J Platinum Sponsors: KBR Regions Bank Walbridge Aldinger Co. Gold Sponsors: AVCON BookIt.com Harrison, Sale, McCloy, Duncan & Jackson Jones Lang LaSalle Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Suntrust Trustmark Bank William G. Harrison, Jr. Silver Sponsors: Alys Beach Bay County Chamber of Commerce Bay County Economic Development Alliance Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Culligan Enterprise Florida Fahlgren Florida's Great Northwest GAC Contractors, Inc. The Glass Center, Inc, Gulf Coast Workforce Board Gulf Power Company Hancock Bank Infrastructure Management Group Innovations Federal Credit Union JRA Architects Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Lou Hammond & Associates Oaseas Resorts Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce ResortQuest Ricondo & Associates, Inc. Sheltair Panama City, LLC Simon Properties Sterling Resorts/Laketown Wharf Superior Bank The Glass Center UDT Fabrication & Prototyping Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Waste Management |
Community Grand OpeningSaturday, May 22 Saturday May 22, Schedule of Events & Media Info Bay County Chamber of Commerce – Downtown, 235 West 5th Street Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau – 17001 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce – 309 Richard Jackson Blvd. Mexico Beach CDC – 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach Walton County Chamber of Commerce – 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach Beaches of South Walton – 25777 Hwy 331 South Click on printable PDF below for free parking pass for Saturday, May 22 - Place on auto dashboard while at event
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