Bitz Up! Beachside Book Bash 2027

Bitz Up! Beachside Book Bash is a boutique-style romance book signing event, co-hosted by Jibbly and Southern Belle Book Events.

About this Event

Welcome to Bitz Up! Beachside Book Bash

Date: May 29, 2027

Location: Panama City Beach Event Center at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort

Bitz Up! Beachside Book Bash is a boutique-style romance book signing on Florida’s Gulf Coast, co-hosted by Jibbly and Southern Belle Book Events.

Join us in Panama City Beach, Florida for an unforgettable day celebrating indie and hybrid romance authors, bookish swag, and reader connection. With a carefully curated lineup of beloved authors, wide walkways, and a relaxed, reader-focused layout, this event offers a meaningful, memory-filled experience for attendees.

Whether you're VIP or GA, come ready to meet your favorite authors, discover new reads, and collect the bookish swag you’ll treasure long after the event ends.

Friday, May 28


🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Early Registration

Info: Skip the Saturday lines and pick up your badge, lanyard, and starter Bit early! Meet fellow readers, get familiar with the venue, and start the weekend off stress-free.

Saturday, May 29


🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Registration

Info: Check in, grab your lanyard and starter Bit, and get ready for a full day of bookish fun! Registration remains open throughout the day for both VIP and GA attendees.

🕑: 09:00 AM
VIP Early Access

Info: Our VIP ticket holders get first access to the signing floor for an exclusive hour of early browsing and Bitz collecting before GA arrives. (100 tickets available.)

🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Morning Signing Session

Info: Meet your favorite romance authors, collect custom Bitz, and discover new reads in this exciting, immersive signing experience! Session is included with VIP ticket; Separate GA ticket for this session (275 available).

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch Break

Info: The signing floor closes for a well-earned break. Ticket holders can enjoy the area and grab a bite offsite. The Event Center will be closed to attendees during this time.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Afternoon Signing Session

Info: Round two of author meet-and-greets, Bitz hunting, and book signing begins! Keep those book carts handy—there’s more to explore. Session is included with VIP ticket; Separate GA ticket for this session (275 available).

🕑: 07:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Dessert After Party

Info: Wind down with sweet treats, music, a cash bar, and a an unforgettable photo booth. This 18+ event is the perfect way to celebrate the day with your fellow book lovers. (Separate ticket required. Only 250 available.)

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