Festivals

2026 Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County

Name: 2026 Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County
Start: 2026-10-06T23:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-11T04:00:00+00:00
Location: Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County

Dates: October 6, 2026 – October 10, 2026
Hours: Daily hours not confirmedPanama City Beach local time (Central).
Venue: Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County2230 East 15th Street, Panama City, FL 32405
Admission: Tuesday - Thursday: $35 pay - one - price ticket (admission + rides) Friday - Saturday: $15 admission; rides sold separately

Directions

Carnival rides, midway games and fair food in Panama City, with daily gate times and ticket options that vary.

What to expect

Spend your visit moving between carnival rides, midway games and fair food stands at the Central Panhandle Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 4 PM Friday and 2 PM Saturday, so the weekend offers an earlier start.

Choose the ticket for the day you plan to visit. Friday and Saturday admission tickets do not include rides. The fair requires clear bags and does not allow outside food, drinks or weapons.