2025 Central Panhandle Fair In Bay County
September 30, 2025 – October 4, 2025
Event Schedule
Tuesday September 30: Pay One Price Day – EACH admittance is $25, gates open at 6pm
Wednesday October 1: Pay One Price Day – EACH admittance is $25, gates open at 6pm
Thursday October 2: Open 6:00 p.m. $15 ENTRY FEE. Armbands available until closing for $35.00. (with special ticket – $30.00).
Friday October 3: Open 4:00 p.m., $15 ENTRY FEE. Armbands available until closing for $35.00.
Saturday October 4: Open 2:00 p.m. $15 ENTRY FEE. $35.00 Armbands available until closing.
All Times Are Central Time. All buildings close at 10:00 p.m. Midway closes when crowd leaves.
Please remember that CASH only is accepted at the gate for entry. Cards are accepted inside the midway. NO RE-ENTRY
NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND
The 2025 Fair is dedicated to the Officers & Directors and all those who make the Fair a family event! – Thank You!
Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County
(850) 769-2645
fairmanager@baycountyfair.org
2024 Central Panhandle Fair In Bay County
October 1, 2024 – October 5, 2024
Event Schedule
Tuesday October 1st: Pay One Price Day – EACH admittance is $20.00. Open 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 2nd: Pay One Price Day – Open 6:00 p.m. $20.00 each. Rides open at 6:00 p.m. 11-2 HANDICAP
Thursday October 3rd: Open 6:00 p.m. Military Member admitted free ID Required, each Adult $10.00. Armbands available until closing for $35.00. Senior Day over 65 Free Admission
Friday October 4th: School Day – Open 4:00 p.m. All students admitted free, each Adult $10.00. Armbands available until closing for $35.00. (with special ticket – $30.00).
Saturday October 5th: Open 2:00 p.m. $10.00 each admittance. $35.00 Armbands available until closing.
All Times Are Central Time. All buildings close at 10:00 p.m. Midway closes when crowd leaves.
Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County
(850) 769-2645
fairmanager@baycountyfair.org
2023 Bay County Fair
October 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – October 7, 2023 @ 10:00 pm
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 – Pay One Price Day – EACH admittance is $15.00.
Open 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 – Pay One Price Day – Open 6:00 p.m. $15.00 each. Rides open at 6:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 – Open 6:00 p.m. Military admitted free ID Required, each Adult $10.00. Armbands available until closing for $30.00. Senior Day over 55 Free Admission
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 – School Day – Open 4:00 p.m. Al students admitted free, each Adult $10.00. Armbands available until closing for $30.00. (with special ticket- $25.00).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 – Open 2:00 p.m. $10.00 each admittance. $30.00 Armbands available until closing.
More information from WJHG’s Austin Maida story:
The fair is taking place from October 3-7 at the Bay County Fairgrounds in Panama City.
It’s the first time the fairgrounds have hosted the event since Hurricane Michael five years ago.
There will be a car show, arts and crafts, live animals, activities and much more.
“We’re going to have a lot of events going on here. Rides, Ferris wheels, other rides, we’ll have cotton candy, of course, the police officers, all sorts of food will be here, the vendors will be here, and a lot of rides for the children also,” said Tony Vincent, General Manager of the fair.
Officials want attendees to know that there will be some changes when it comes to getting into the fair.
There will be no weapons of any kind allowed at the fairgrounds.
Officials say there will be metal detectors at the front gates.
Anyone wishing to enter must pass through the security check in order to gain admission.
“Don’t bring a knife, and don’t bring a gun, and use common sense. Everything will go well, shouldn’t be a difficulty or a problem,” said Jim Hixson, President of the Central Panhandle Fair Board of Directors.
Increased safety measures are important for the well-being of everyone in attendance.
Officials want to remind everyone to be on their best behavior so that events like the fair can continue to take place.
Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County
(850) 769-2645
fairmanager@baycountyfair.org