2024 FAIR
Aug. 16-24
Upcoming Events

The Country Music Capital of Georgia

November 2023

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 from 6pm-9pm!

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

Tuesday, December 5th - 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

December 2023

Christmas Cantata

Happening on Saturday, December 9th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, December 9th
7pm

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

Blackberry Smoke

Happening on Saturday, December 30th, 2023
Starting at 7:00pm
"You Hear Georgia", Blackberry Smoke will be live at Anderson Music Hall!

Detailed Hours:

December 30th, 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

February 2024

Corey Smith

Happening on Saturday, February 17th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Corey Smith live in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, February 17, 2024
7pm
Gates open at 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

March 2024

Aaron Lewis

Happening on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, March 2, 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

The Frontmen

Happening on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, March 23rd, 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

38 Special

Happening on Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Southern Rock is coming to Anderson Music Hall with 38 Special!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, April 27th
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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

May 2024

Top of Georgia Plein Air Festival

Starts Thursday, May 9th, 2024 - 7:30am
Closes Saturday, May 11th, 2024 - 5:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Thursday, May 9, 2024      7:30am - 8pm
Friday, May 10, 2024         6:30am - 8pm
Saturday, May 11, 2024     6:30am - 5pm

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

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival

Happening on Saturday, May 18th, 2024
From 9:00am to 3:00pm
The ultimate cooking and tasting experience!

Detailed Hours:

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

May 18th, 2024, Cooking Festival from 9am-3pm
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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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Happy Together Tour 2024

Happening on Friday, June 7th, 2024
From 7:00pm to 10:00pm
At the Anderson Music Hall
Happy Together Tour 2024 - Starring: The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, The Associations, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills

Detailed Hours:

Friday, June 7, 2024
7pm
Gates open at 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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

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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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

October 2024

Neil Diamond Tribute

Happening on Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Sweet Caroline and all your favorite Neil Diamond tunes! 🙌

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 5, 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Appalachian Brew, Que, and Stew Festival

Happening on Saturday, October 26th, 2024
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
The 2024 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 26, 2024
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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.