Community

Bay County has some seriously talented local makers and vendors. Any chance to put them in front of new customers is a win for everyone in this community.

Really nice that it runs until 3 so you don't have to rush out there at the crack of dawn. 10 to 3 is a pretty comfortable window for families.

Didn't even know this market existed until now and it's been going since earlier this year. Guess I need to pay more attention to what's happening around here.

The Sip and Stroll on Friday in downtown is super fun too if anyone hasn't done that before. The whole weekend is worth planning around.

I'll be honest the Christmas in July thing felt gimmicky to me at first but if it gets people out supporting local vendors then I'm all for it. Results are what matter.

Free, indoors, food trucks AND Christmas shopping in July? What's not to love honestly. This checks every single box.

My daughter makes jewelry and sold at a market last year in Gulf Coast. Said it was one of the best experiences she's had for getting her name out there. These events really do matter for small makers.

I have a small candle business and have been thinking about getting a booth at Sunday Social. Anyone here ever vended there? Curious how the foot traffic is.

Good to see this market growing so fast. Panama City needs more of this kind of stuff. Keeps people shopping local instead of driving to Tallahassee or ordering online.

Do they allow dogs at this market? Asking for obvious reasons because my dog goes everywhere with me and the fairgrounds is pretty open.

Started Christmas shopping in July last year and it was the best decision I ever made. Zero stress in December. Highly recommend this mindset.

I always feel bad that I never know about these events until after they happen. Glad I caught this one early enough to actually plan for it!

The indoor location is a game changer in July honestly. Anyone who's been to an outdoor market here in the summer knows exactly what I mean.

My wife has been looking for handmade home decor stuff and this sounds perfect. Putting it in the group chat right now.

Love that they're keeping the money in Bay County. Every time I buy from a local vendor I know it's actually helping someone's family, not a corporate headquarters somewhere.

Great spot if you're renting a place for the week and want to find some unique decor or gifts that aren't from a chain store. Told everyone in our group to check it out.

Hope there's enough parking at the fairgrounds this time. Last big event out there got a little chaotic with cars everywhere. Just saying plan ahead.

I bought the most unique handmade earrings at the last Sunday Social Market. You genuinely cannot find stuff like that at the mall. Will be back for sure.

Three days of Christmas in July events is actually really cool. Friday Sip and Stroll, Saturday farmers market, Sunday social market. That's a full weekend right there.

Went to the downtown farmers market last year and loved it. Glad to see Panama City doing more of these community events spread across the whole weekend.

Does anyone know which food trucks will be there? That's honestly the deciding factor for me lol

I've been following Ashley Sweat and what she's doing with this market and it's really impressive how fast it's grown. Doubled in size since March is no joke.

The Bay County Fairgrounds is a solid spot for this kind of thing. Indoor in July means you're not melting in the heat while you browse. Smart move.

Christmas in July sounds cheesy on paper but honestly I love getting a head start on shopping before the holiday rush hits. Beats fighting crowds in December.

Free admission is a big deal for families around here. Not everything has to cost money just to walk in the door. Good on them for keeping it accessible.

Free admission AND air conditioning AND dog friendly? That's basically a perfect Saturday morning setup honestly.

Already putting July 19th on my calendar! I went to the May market and was shocked at how many vendors they had. Definitely worth the trip out to the fairgrounds.

The scenery in St. Andrews Bay is honestly half the reason I go. Even on slow fishing days it's just a beautiful place to be on the water.

Been going since they opened and the quality of vendors has gotten better each month. Feels like more serious collectors are showing up to sell now.

Snapper are the most fun to catch with kids because they bite fast and fight hard. Perfect for keeping attention spans short.

PCB gets all the spring break hype but it's genuinely one of the best spots in the whole country for charter fishing. That part doesn't get enough credit.

Grouper limits are tight now compared to what they used to be but honestly the fishery is way healthier because of it. Worth it long term.

Spotted a sea turtle on our last inshore trip near the bay. Didn't expect that at all, made the whole morning feel special.

Curious what the price range is for a half day inshore trip these days. Article doesn't mention cost at all which is kind of the first thing I want to know.

My husband is obsessed with flounder fishing in the bay. Says it's the best table fish in the Gulf and I'm not gonna argue with him.

Tried to book a charter last July and everywhere was full two weeks out. If you're visiting in peak summer, book way ahead of time, seriously.

Those artificial reefs offshore hold some serious fish. The state has done a good job building them up over the years.

Emerald Coast Angling gets really good reviews from people I know. Planning to book them for a bachelorette trip this June, fingers crossed!

King mackerel hitting a live bait is something else. Saw one clear the water twice before we got it to the boat. Incredible.

I've been looking for a place to sell some of my vintage kitchenware collection. Might reach out about getting a vendor spot. Seems like a good crowd.

Has anyone done a night charter out of PCB? Wondering if any of these companies offer that or if it's all daytime trips.

The fish cleaning service is what sold me. Last thing I want after a long day on the water is to spend another hour at the cleaning station.

I get seasick just reading about offshore trips lol. Give me the bay any day, flat water and redfish is all I need.

Jubilee Deep Sea does a great job with first timers. Captain walked my whole family through everything step by step.

Spring and summer are good but honestly fall fishing in the bay is slept on. Water clears up and the trout go crazy.

Amberjack on light tackle is one of the most fun fights you'll ever have. Highly recommend going offshore at least once if you're visiting.

The license thing is huge. I never even thought about needing one until my buddy almost got fined on a DIY trip.

Capt. Anderson's Marina has been around forever. Good to see them still getting mentioned, that place is a PCB institution.

These articles always make it sound easy. Went offshore once and the waves were brutal. Just be aware it's not always smooth sailing out there.

Good to have this as a backup plan when the weather doesn't cooperate. Keeps the family busy without spending a fortune.

Took my 8 year old on an inshore charter and she caught her first speckled trout. She still talks about it two years later.

Cobia run in spring is insane if you hit it right. One of those things locals know about but visitors always miss.

Grouper season offshore is no joke. Came home with a cooler full and the fish cleaning service saved us like two hours of work.

The inshore trips in St. Andrews Bay are so underrated. Saw three dolphins right next to the boat last time, kids were losing their minds.

Went out with Hook'em Up last summer and caught more redfish than I knew what to do with. Totally worth every penny.

The boutique clothing situation there is underrated. Found a linen top for eight dollars that I've gotten so many compliments on.

Waterfront, murals, good food, local shops all within walking distance of the market. Downtown PC has really come a long way. Events like this just make it better.

Two events back to back Friday evening and Saturday morning is a solid plan. Downtown Panama City is really stepping it up.

I picked up the most beautiful handmade ornaments at last year's Christmas in July market. Still on my tree. Worth every penny and the vendor was so kind.

Hope there's actual variety and not just the same ten vendors selling the same printed t-shirts and phone cases every week.