Bay County tradition guarantees to be a wild ride

PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WMBB ) – All the fun and excitement of a Bay County tradition that has been around for decades is back yet again beginning Tuesday, October 1st in Panama City.

The 2024 Central Panhandle Fair will be hosted at the Bay County Fairgrounds from Tuesday through Saturday, October 5th.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 1st, Wednesday, October 2nd, and Thursday, October 3rd.

Then it opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 4th, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th.

Tickets will stop being sold at 10 p.m. each night but the fair won’t close until everyone leaves.

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There will be 35 rides to enjoy and plenty of fantastic food and drinks.

The fair has become a staple not only in Bay County but across the Panhandle and the community aspect of the fair is why it keeps coming back each year.

“My favorite part is seeing the people coming out, having a good time,” said Central Panhandle Fair Director Henry Goines. “Usually, you got places with entertainment, you’re watching a sporting event, but this way you’re interacting because you’re on the rides, you’re experiencing the conversations with friends and family, and having just a lot of good experiences, you know?”

Tickets are $20 on Tuesday and Wednesday and $10 on Thursday through Saturday.

Tuesday and Wednesday’s tickets get you access to all the rides, you will need to buy a separate $35 ticket for the rides on Thursday through Saturday.

You can only purchase your tickets at the gate of the fair and they are cash only.

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