Gulf Coast Jam set to kick off a show-stopping performance

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. ( WMBB ) – With Gulf Coast Jam only days away crews and volunteers are hard at work.

They’re installing plenty of tents, the main stage, and even an air-conditioned bar area
opening day for Gulf Coast Jam is Thursday, May 30, and runs through Sunday, June 2.

Crews and volunteers have been sweating under the Florida sun to make sure everything turns out just right.

Even with the intense heat, it’s clear to see the enthusiasm.

This is the 11th year of the notorious country music event.

“It takes a lot of time. But We’re on track. We’re way on track. I mean, the weather’s beautiful. I mean, we have no storms in the forecast or rain in the forecast. Everything is coming together perfectly,” Gulf Coast Jam Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady said.

There are over a hundred tents being built that will soon be filled with vendors selling cold drinks, a variety of food, and of course some souvenirs.

The pride and joy of the event is the main stage which will be 200 feet wide once completed.

“The headliner goes on stage, they’ve been waiting all day. And Parker McCollum strikes that guitar, and everybody in the crowd is screaming. It’s what it’s all about. It’s we throw the biggest party in the southeast, and for four days, people come, they’re safe. They bring their kids. It’s a family atmosphere. It’s a party atmosphere. And everybody has a good time,” Lovelady said.

While general admission tickets are sold out for the event there are still opportunities to reserve a spot.

“There’s a resale company that people like want to sell their tickets of got transferred. Whatever they do is they turn them into a company and then they, they have their deals so you can get you have to queue up to get in line is called Lyte . And they will sell you tickets that come available from other people,” Lovelady said.

The folks who are setting everything up inside Frank Brown Park are looking forward to the work to end and the party to start.

“It’s the Gulf Coast Jam that all the country singers covered. Everybody looking forward to everybody. Favorite jelly roll jelly roll, my man. Better come see me. I’ll be in the VIP,” worker Michael Perez said.

“Honestly, I’m just excited for every artist Parker McCollum is ready to hear Billy Currington come in. You know some of the good artists. So I’m looking forward to seeing that,” worker Angel Gonzalez said.

They have been working since last week and are ready to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

“Whoever’s coming to the show. I hope you guys have fun. And I hope you guys have a good time because it’s going to be perfect,” Gonzalez said.

The Gulf Coast Jam will have lots of musical acts to enjoy.

A list of the headliners and other artists will be available here .

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