Thursday, August 29, 2019
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away and the Panhandle is preparing for Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam. It’s expected to be a weekend full of country music, fun, and great memories.
The Panama City Beach Visitors Bureau said that they expect a great crowd. Not only will these visitors be attending the concert– but also would assist the local economy by staying at hotels and eating at local restaurants.
The event also provides a great boost for tourism.
“Historically, Labor Day hasn’t hit 100% capacity before until the addition of Gulf Coast Jam so it really brings in a lot of visitor spending. That’s increased about 10% over the years for the month of September,” said Lacee Rudd, Visit Panama City Beach Public Relations Manager.
The concert attracts tourists from across the country. Last year, Panama City Beach saw a great tourist number.
“The 2018 festival brought in over 73,000 visitors from all 50 states and 14 different countries so we’re looking for another solid weekend for 2019,” Rudd said.
Rudd added that events like these are extremely beneficial to bring the community back together.
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