A young girl scalloping in St. Joseph Bay

FWC has announced the closure of the 2026 recreational bay scallop harvest season in the Gulf County Zone due to very low bay scallop abundance. While scallop harvesting is prohibited this season, Gulf County waters remain open for other recreational activities, including fishing, boating and swimming.

 

2026 Scallop Season Update
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Nightlife

Small Town.  Big Sound.

We’re pretty proud of the people that come to play here. Pull up a stool and join in, or kick back with a locally-brewed craft beer and just enjoy the scene.

Music happens in unexpected places. In fact, Brothers Osborne camped out in our little Florida hamlet to record their 2018 album titled Port St. Joe where the band could be inspired and take breaks by the water’s edge. We think they just discovered a way of life locals have known for a long time.

Gulf County also has plenty of homegrown talent so it’s not uncommon to find yourself tapping your toes to local live music in many places as enjoy signature cocktails and craft brews. The Blast on the Bay Songwriter’s Festival is held annually in October and plays host to a group of talented musicians and songwriters direct from the streets of Nashville.