The Bazaar celebrates Christmas in July and Jimmy Buffett's birthday

David Fogler, known locally as "Flip Flop Dave," discovered Jimmy Buffett's music years ago in college, and today, Buffett's music features frequently in his repertoire as a performer.

He says his love for the musician isn't just about his biggest hits, but other more obscure songs like "The Captain and The Kid," which Buffett wrote about his grandfather.  

"I learned a lot about life from him," he said. "His song that he wrote about me is 'Growing Older but Not Up,' and that's the way I try to live my life."

On July 26, Fogler's musical selection consisted entirely of songs sung by Buffett, as he performed at Christmas and the Caribbean, held at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

Celebrating Christmas in July, as well as a time halfway to the birthday of the late musician, which is Christmas Day, the event featured discounts on items at The Bazaar, along with Surfer Santa making the rounds, played by Scooter Maloney for a fee he plans to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs. 

Other attendees had the chance to join in the fun of not growing up, like Don Hanzlik, who says he's been a Parrothead "for 127 years," and said he was having fun that day. 

"That's what it's about," he said.