Growing Through the Years Pop-Up Consignment Event Returns to the Bay County Fairgrounds |
Three days of bargain hunting, family finds and community-minded consignment are coming to Panama City September 3–5. |
Families looking to stretch their budgets, clear out closets or find some great secondhand deals will want to mark their calendars for Growing Through the Years – PCB Pop-Up Consignment, coming to the Bay County Fairgrounds September 3–5, 2026.
The three-day pop-up consignment event will take place at the Central Panhandle Fairgrounds, located at 2230 E. 15th Street in Panama City. The Bay County Fairgrounds event calendar lists shopping hours as Thursday, September 3 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, September 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, September 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to the public.
More Than a Traditional Consignment Sale
Growing Through the Years was created by Kelsey Napier, who moved to Panama City Beach from Kentucky with her husband, Alex, in 2021. As a mother of two, Napier saw firsthand how quickly children outgrow clothing and other belongings, often while those items still have plenty of useful life remaining.
That experience became the inspiration for Growing Through the Years, a community pop-up designed to connect people who have quality items to sell with families looking to save money. The event is held twice a year and features gently used merchandise for babies, children, adults and the home. According to the organization, shoppers can find merchandise priced approximately 50% to 90% below retail prices.
For shoppers, that can mean an opportunity to stock up on clothing and other essentials without paying full retail prices. For consignors, it offers a convenient way to turn outgrown or no-longer-needed belongings into extra money.
Have Items to Sell?
PCB Growing Through the Years also gives local residents the opportunity to become consignors.
Sellers register for the event, prepare and tag their eligible in-season merchandise, then drop the items off before the sale. Growing Through the Years handles the three-day selling event, with consignors earning 65% to 75% of the selling price of their merchandise. Registered consignors can also receive a presale pass allowing them to shop before the general public.
On the final day, consignors can choose to have selected remaining merchandise offered at 50% off, giving Saturday bargain hunters another reason to browse the racks.
Giving Items—and Families—a Fresh Start
The event also has a community-service component. Consignors may choose to donate individual unsold items or everything that remains at the end of the sale.
Growing Through the Years says it partners with Fresh Start Care Closet and The Center of Hope to help put donated items into the hands of people who can use them. The organization also accepts donations and sponsorships benefiting local foster children. Its program provides participating foster children with a new duffle bag and shopping credit that can be used during the half-price portion of the sale.
It is part bargain-shopping event, part resale opportunity and part effort to keep usable merchandise circulating within the community instead of going to waste.
Plan Your Visit
Growing Through the Years – PCB Pop-Up Consignment 📍 Bay County Fairgrounds
Thursday, September 3: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Whether you're shopping for growing kids, refreshing your own wardrobe, hunting for household bargains or hoping to make some extra money from items you no longer need, Growing Through the Years offers Bay County families three days to shop, sell, save and give pre-loved items a second life.
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Wish they had this when my kids were little.
Will the Center of Hope have a table there?
Going for housewares, not clothes this year
I’m always looking for tools and kitchen deals.
It would be cool if they had more adult stuff
Moved here from Kentucky too, small world!
If Saturday is half off, that's my day to go.
Saving 90 percent off retail is wild
Hope there’s not a long line Saturday
Appreciate that they help Center of Hope
Glad it’s at the fairgrounds, bigger space now!
Never enough shoes at these things though.
How does tagging your stuff work? Any tips?
Can you still sign up to sell?
I’ve found some real gems here in the past
Good prices but sometimes crowded
They should do this every season!
Been twice, it gets busy so go early.
Love that you can drop off donations at the end.
Hope there are adult clothes too, not just kids.
Are strollers allowed inside?
Feels like garage sale season is here
Never too early to start school shopping
I always like supporting stuff that donates locally.
Wish it lasted more than three days!
50% to 90% off retail is impressive.
The presale pass is a nice perk for sellers.
That location has plenty of parking at least.
Does anybody know if they take strollers?
Not bad for clearing out some closets, might try selling stuff.
Wish it was more than just three days.
We did this last year, got a car seat for half the store price.
The foster kid program is a great addition.
Never heard of this before, definitely checking it out.
Hope they have plenty of boys clothes this time.
Free admission makes this even better.
This is right up my alley, love a good consignment.
Such a good way to recycle stuff
Nice way to support local foster families
Free admission is a plus
Hope they have toys too
Never tried selling before but might give it a shot
Does anyone know if they take men's clothes?
My kids grow out of clothes so fast, this is great
Is parking free at the fairgrounds?
Been to this before, worth checking out
Glad to see they donate leftovers
Always find awesome deals at these things
Hope they have stuff for older kids too
Love a good consignment sale