2024 FAIR
Aug. 16-24
Upcoming Events

The Country Music Capital of Georgia

August 2023

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Fall Series - August 31 - October 5

Starts Thursday, August 31st, 2023 - 6:00pm
Closes Thursday, October 5th, 2023 - 9:00pm
Songwriters and sunsets make for a perfect Thursday evening in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Thursday evenings from August 31 - October 5
Food Trucks & Art Vendors from 6pm-9pm
Live Music Starts at 6:30pm

GPS: Pavilion at the Gardens is 96 Pavilion Way

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

September 2023

50th Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show

Happening on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
From 9:00am to 4:00pm
Check out all the hottest Mustangs!

Detailed Hours:

September 23, 2023
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.

Rodney Carrington

Happening on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm
Get ready to laugh ya party animals!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, September 23, 2023
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Fall Yard Sale

Starts Friday, September 29th, 2023 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, September 30th, 2023 - 4:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, September 29th: 10am-4pm
Saturday, September 30th: 8am-3pm

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

MAINSTREET - A Bob Seger Tribute

Happening on Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, September 30th
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

October 2023

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Starts Friday, October 6th, 2023 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, October 14th, 2023 - 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.

Mark Chesnutt

Happening on Friday, October 6th, 2023
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, October 6, 2023
6pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Jo Dee Messina

Happening on Saturday, October 7th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 7th
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Gospel Music Show - Featuring: Jason Crabb, Troy Burns Family & Booth Brothers

Happening on Sunday, October 8th, 2023
From 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Featuring: Jason Crabb, Troy Burns Family & Booth Brothers

Detailed Hours:

Sunday, October 8
2pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Diamond Rio

Happening on Monday, October 9th, 2023
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Monday, October 9th
6pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Travelin' McCourys

Happening on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
6pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

The Bellamy Brothers

Happening on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Let Your Love Flow with the Bellamy Brothers

Detailed Hours:

Wednesday, October 11
6pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Ronnie McDowell

Happening on Thursday, October 12th, 2023
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Thursday, October 12, 2023
6pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Shenandoah

Happening on Friday, October 13th, 2023
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, October 13, 2023
6pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Trace Adkins

Happening on Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm
Somewhere In America Tour

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 14th
7pm
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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, Que, and Stew Festival

Happening on Saturday, October 21st, 2023
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
The 2023 Appalachian Brew, Que, and Stew 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 21
11am-5pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Scotty McCreery

Happening on Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm
Scotty McCreery live at Anderson Music Hall!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 21st
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Wheel of Fortune LIVE!

Happening on Saturday, October 28th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 28th
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Happening on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
From 5:00pm to 9:00pm
"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Detailed Hours:

"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds
Tuesday, October 31st
5pm-9pm

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

November 2023

Ashley McBryde

Happening on Saturday, November 4th, 2023
From 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Ashley McBryde live at Anderson Music Hall!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, November 4th
7pm

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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Colt Ford & Creed Fisher

Happening on Saturday, November 11th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm
Colt Ford & Creed Fisher live at Anderson Music Hall

Detailed Hours:

Colt Ford & Creed Fisher
Saturday, November 11th
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Light Up the Nite 5k

Happening on Saturday, November 18th, 2023
Starting at 5:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, November 18th
5pm

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights

Starts Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 - 6:00pm
Closes Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 - 9:00pm
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2023, 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 23 - December 9th. Come early on Saturdays for the Craft Show and stay for the lights 4pm-9pm!

Open EVERY night from December 14th - 23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Wednesday, December 6th - 6pm - 9pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru
Thursday, December 7th - 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 2023

The Oak Ridge Boys Down Home Christmas Tour

Happening on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
From 7:00pm to 11:00pm
The Oak Ridge Boys live in concert with their Down Home Christmas Tour

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, December 2nd
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

January 2024

Chris Janson

Happening on Saturday, January 27th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Real Friends & Good Vibes with Chris Janson!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, January 27, 2024
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

April 2024

The Rhododendron Festival

Starts Friday, April 12th, 2024 - 10:00am
Closes Sunday, May 12th, 2024 - 5:00pm
Celebrating North Georgia's beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival

Detailed Hours:

April 12 – May 12, 2024
Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Operating Hours:
Friday & Saturdays: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Dustin Lynch: Killed the Cowboy Tour

Happening on Saturday, April 20th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
You'll want to STAY COUNTRY when you hear Dustin Lynch live at Anderson Music Hall!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, April 20, 2024
7pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Memory Lane Classic Car Show

Starts Friday, April 26th, 2024 - 8:00am
Closes Saturday, April 27th, 2024 - 4:00pm
Classic Car Show featuring music, food trucks, arts & crafts, Swap Meet, and really cool cars!

Detailed Hours:

Friday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th
8am-4pm



No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

May 2024

Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival

Happening on Saturday, May 11th, 2024
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
Springtime in the mountain is better with wine, music & flowers!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, May 11th
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.

Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival

Happening on Saturday, May 18th, 2024
From 9:00am to 4:00pm
The ultimate cooking and tasting experience!

Detailed Hours:

May 17th, 2024, Meet & Greet party from 5pm-8pm

May 18th, 2024, Cooking Festival from 9am-4pm
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

June 2024

Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association

Starts Friday, June 7th, 2024 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, June 8th, 2024 - 10:00pm
The British are coming. The British are coming. And you should too!

Detailed Hours:

Friday & Saturday June 7 & 8, 2024

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

Hiawassee Rod Run

Starts Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Ends Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

Detailed Hours:

June 20, 21, & 22, 2024

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

July 2024

July 4th Fireworks!

Happening on Thursday, July 4th, 2024
From 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Celebrate our great country in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains with a fireworks display over Lake Chatuge!

Detailed Hours:

Festivities begin at 3pm

Vintage Vixens play from 6:30pm to 9pm

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.

August 2024

Georgia Mountain Fair

Starts Friday, August 16th, 2024 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, August 24th, 2024 - 10:00pm
Look forward to the annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer!
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No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.

September 2024

American Made Music Festival

Starts Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - 12:30pm
Closes Saturday, September 21st, 2024 - 9:30pm

Detailed Hours:

Dailey & Vincent's American Made Music Fest

September 19-21, 2024

Buy Tickets Now

No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions are cash only.