The Country Music Capital of Georgia
June 2022
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens with Wyatt Espalin & Friends
Happening on Thursday, June 30th, 2022
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Thursday evenings from June 30 - July 28
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
July 2022
Georgia Mountain Freedom Cornhole Tournament
Happening on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022
From 4:00pm to 9:00pm
From 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Sunday, July 3rd
4pm-9pm
4pm-9pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
July 4th Fireworks!

Happening on Monday, July 4th, 2022
Starting at 9:45pm
Starting at 9:45pm
Celebrate our great country in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains with a fireworks display over Lake Chatuge!
Detailed Hours:
Festivities begin at 6pm
Fireworks show at 9:45pm
Fireworks show at 9:45pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens with Somebody's Child
Happening on Thursday, July 7th, 2022
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Thursday evenings from June 30 - July 28
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens with Robbie Litt
Happening on Thursday, July 14th, 2022
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Thursday evenings from June 30 - July 28
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens with Mark Miller
Happening on Thursday, July 21st, 2022
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Thursday evenings from June 30 - July 28
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens with Surrender Hill
Happening on Thursday, July 28th, 2022
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Thursday evenings from June 30 - July 28
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
August 2022
Summer Heat Music Festival
Happening on Saturday, August 6th, 2022
From 10:00am to 8:00pm
From 10:00am to 8:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, August 6th
10am - 8pm
10am - 8pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Georgia Mountain Fair

Starts Friday, August 19th, 2022 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, August 27th, 2022 - 10:00pm
Closes Saturday, August 27th, 2022 - 10:00pm
Look forward to the annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! All new RIDES!
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd
Happening on Saturday, August 20th, 2022
Starting at 7:00pm
Starting at 7:00pm
Mark Chesnutt gives honky-tonk music its soul performing with his friend Tracy Byrd, the All American Texan
Detailed Hours:
Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd
Saturday, August 20
7pm
Saturday, August 20
7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
September 2022
Labor Day Weekend in Hiawassee
Starts Saturday, September 3rd, 2022
Ends Monday, September 5th, 2022
Ends Monday, September 5th, 2022
Labor Day Weekend Fun!
Detailed Hours:
Labor Day Weekend 2022
Our Neighbors - Memory Lane Car Museum are hosting a weekend of fun!
Our Neighbors - Memory Lane Car Museum are hosting a weekend of fun!
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Dailey & Vincent's American Made Music Fest
Starts Thursday, September 15th, 2022 - 1:00pm
Ends Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Ends Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Dailey & Vincent's American Made Music Fest 2022 brings 3 days of music to the North Georgia Mountains!
Presale Tickets:
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
49th Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show
Starts Friday, September 23rd, 2022
Ends Saturday, September 24th, 2022
Ends Saturday, September 24th, 2022
Mustang Car Show
Detailed Hours:
9am-4pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
October 2022
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Starts Friday, October 7th, 2022 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, October 15th, 2022 - 10:00pm
Closes Saturday, October 15th, 2022 - 10:00pm
With first class musical performances, arts & crafts, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fall Fest provides something for every member of the family!
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
The Oak Ridge Boys Front Porch Singin' Tour
Happening on Saturday, October 8th, 2022
From 7:00pm to 11:00pm
From 7:00pm to 11:00pm
The Oak Ridge Boys live in concert with their Front Porch Singin' Tour
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, October 8th
7pm
7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Ashley McBryde
Happening on Saturday, October 15th, 2022
From 7:00pm to 10:00pm
From 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, October 15th
7pm
7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
Appalachian Brew, Stew, & Que Festival
Happening on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
The 2022 Appalachian Brew, Stew, & Que Festival brings you great craft breweries from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina & Alabama. There will also be delicious food from area restaurants, regional arts & crafts, and lots of Appalachian & Americana music!
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, October 22
11am-5pm
11am-5pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
38 Special
Happening on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
Starting at 7:00pm
Starting at 7:00pm
Southern Rock is coming to Anderson Music Hall with 38 Special!
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, October 22nd
7pm
7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
November 2022
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
Starts Thursday, November 24th, 2022 - 6:00pm
Closes Friday, December 23rd, 2022 - 9:00pm
Closes Friday, December 23rd, 2022 - 9:00pm
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2022, is a holiday treat for the entire family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the Northeast Georgia mountains.
Detailed Hours:
Show runs every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 24-December 17th. Come early on Saturdays for the Craft Show and stay for the lights 4pm-9pm!
Open EVERY night from December 18th-23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Wednesday, December 7th - 6pm - 9pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru
Thursday, December 8th - 6pm - 9pm - Towns County Residents Night
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
December 2022
Dailey & Vincent Christmasfest
Starts Friday, December 2nd, 2022 - 2:00pm
Closes Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 - 7:00pm
Closes Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 - 7:00pm
Two days of Country, Bluegrass, Gospel & all the Christmas music you can handle!
Detailed Hours:
December 2 & 3, 2022
2pm - 7pm
2pm - 7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
New Year Fireworks!
Happening on Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Starting at 8:45pm
Starting at 8:45pm
Let's usher in 2023 with a bang!
Detailed Hours:
Fireworks at 8:45pm.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.
May 2023
Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
Starts Friday, May 26th, 2023 - 6:00pm
Closes Sunday, May 28th, 2023 - 11:00pm
Closes Sunday, May 28th, 2023 - 11:00pm
Join us at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for a Rodeo on Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy the best bucking horses, bulls, world class contestants from all over the United States and Canada, and the top of the line specialty acts! This is a family event that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat with live entertainment!
Detailed Hours:
Friday, May 26th & Saturday, May 27th - Gates open at 6pm. Rodeo begins at 8pm.
Sunday, May 28th - Gates open at 4pm. Rodeo begins at 6pm.
Sunday, May 28th - Gates open at 4pm. Rodeo begins at 6pm.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.