The Country Music Capital of Georgia
January 2026
Chris Janson
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
March 2026
Electric Avenue - The 80's MTV Experience
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
April 2026
Georgia Mountain Ford Nationals
Closes Saturday, April 4th, 2026 - 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Friday, April 3rd - 8am-5pm
Saturday, April 4th - 8am-4pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
The Rhododendron Festival
Closes Sunday, May 10th, 2026 - 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Open 7 days a week!
Operating Hours:
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Run for the Rhodos 5k
Starting at 8:00am
Detailed Hours:
8am
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
11am-5pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
May 2026
BMW Georgia Mountain Rally
Ends Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Detailed Hours:
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Spring Series - May 7 - June 4
Closes Thursday, June 4th, 2026 - 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
May 7th | May 14th | May 21st | May 28th | June 4th
Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm
Live Music Starts at 6:00pm
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival
From 9:00am to 3:00pm
Detailed Hours:
May 16th, 2026, Cooking Festival from 9am-3pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
Closes Sunday, May 24th, 2026 - 11:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Gates open at 6pm. Rodeo begins at 8pm.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Happy Together 2026 Tour
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
June 2026
Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Closes Sunday, June 7th, 2026 - 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
June 6 & 7, 2026
9am-5pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association
Closes Saturday, June 13th, 2026 - 10:00pm
Detailed Hours:
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Hiawassee Rod Run
Closes Saturday, June 20th, 2026 - 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
June 18, 19, & 20, 2026
9am-5pmNo Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Shenandoah
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
July 2026
The Concerts at Eller Holler
Closes Thursday, July 30th, 2026 - 9:30pm
Detailed Hours:
The Concerts at Eller Holler
(located inside the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds)
Top Rated Regional and National Bands
Thursday Nights
July 2nd | July 16th | July 23rd | July 30th
Live Music 6:30pm to 9:30pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
July 4th Fireworks!
Closes Friday, July 4th, 2025 - 11:00pm
Detailed Hours:
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Starting at 6:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Doors open at 5:30pm, concert at 7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Laser Light Show
Starting at 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Gates open at 5pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
August 2026
76th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair
Closes Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 - 10:00pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
76th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair Parade
Starting at 11:00am
Detailed Hours:
Parade starts at 11am!
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Gospel Music Show - Featuring: Brian Free & Assurance, The Inspirations, & Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road
Starting at 2:00pm
Detailed Hours:
2pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Joe Nichols
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
The Randy Travis: More Life Tour
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Crowder
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Fall Series - August 27th - October 8th
Closes Thursday, October 8th, 2026 - 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
August 27 | September 3rd | September 10th | October 3rd | October 8th*
Food Court and Wine Bar open at 5pm
Live Music Starts at 6:00pm
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
September 2026
Bubbles and Boots Mimosa Festival
From 11:00am to 3:00pm
Detailed Hours:
11am - 3pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
Closes Sunday, September 6th, 2026 - 11:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Gates open at 6pm. Rodeo begins at 8pm.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Memories of Metal
Closes Saturday, September 12th, 2026 - 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Spetember 11 & 12, 2026
9am-5pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest
Closes Saturday, September 19th, 2026 - 9:30pm
Detailed Hours:
The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest
September 17-19, 2026
Ticket Info and Specials:
RV camping is available by the lake with full hookups and amenities.
*Tickets should only be purchased directly through our website. Be aware of 3rd party resellers.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
53rd Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show
Closes Saturday, September 26th, 2026 - 3:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, September 26th - 8am - 3pm
Registration from 8am - 12pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
October 2026
Memory Lane Classic Car Show
Closes Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 - 4:00pm
Detailed Hours:
8am-4pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Closes Saturday, October 17th, 2026 - 6:00pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Bellamy Brothers & Exile
Starting at 7:00pm
Detailed Hours:
7pm
Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Gospel Music Show - Featuring: The Isaacs & the Mylon Hayes Family
Starting at 2:00pm
Detailed Hours:
2pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Appalachian Brew and Music Festival
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
Detailed Hours:
11am-5pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
The Haunted Village
Closes Saturday, October 31st, 2026 - 10:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Friday, October 30th
Saturday, October 31st
6pm-10pm
Rain or Moonlight
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Halloween at the Fairgrounds
From 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Saturday, October 31st
5pm-8pm
FREE!
Rain or Moonlight
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
November 2026
Rats, Rust, & Horse Power
Closes Saturday, November 7th, 2026 - 4:00pm
Detailed Hours:
9am-4pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Tin Can Tourists Vintage Trailer Show
From 10:00am to 3:00pm
Detailed Hours:
10am-3pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights
Closes Thursday, December 24th, 2026 - 9:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Show runs every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 26th - December 5th from 6pm-9pm!
Open EVERY night from December 10th - 24th! (closed Christmas Day)
Thursday, December 3rd - 6pm - 9pm - Towns County Residents Night
Tuesday, December 8th - 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve - Special Drive Thru ($20 cash only)
Ticket Info and Specials:
Children 12 and under Free!
Free Parking!
Sorry, no pets allowed.
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.
December 2026
New Year Fireworks!
From 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Detailed Hours:
Parking lot opens at 6pm
Fireworks at 8pm
No Pets Allowed inside the Fairgrounds Gates
All tickets are subject to processing fees, taxes, and are non-refundable. Concessions accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.






