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September 2024

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Fall Series - September 5 - October 10

Starts Thursday, September 5th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Thursday, October 10th, 2024 - 9:00pm
Songwriters and sunsets make for a perfect Thursday evening in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Thursday evenings from September 5th - October 3rd
September 5th | September 12th | September 26th | October 3rd | October 10

Food Court and Wine Bar open at 5pm
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

October 2024

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Starts Friday, October 11th, 2024 - 11:00am
Closes Saturday, October 19th, 2024 - 6:00pm
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Dylan Scott

Happening on Friday, October 11th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Dylan Scott live in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Friday, October 11, 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Joe Nichols

Happening on Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Joe Nichols live in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 12, 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Anthem Edition, LeFevre Quartet, & Gold City

Happening on Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Starting at 2:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Sunday, October 13
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Tracy Lawrence & The Malpass Brothers

Happening on Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Thursday, October 17, 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Three Dog Night

Happening on Friday, October 18th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, October 18, 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Nate Smith

Happening on Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Nate Smith live in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, October 19, 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Sara Evans

Happening on Friday, October 25th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, October 25th
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Appalachian Brew and Music 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Happening on Thursday, October 31st, 2024
From 5:00pm to 8:00pm
"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Detailed Hours:

"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds
Thursday, October 31st
5pm-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.

November 2024

Rats, Rust, & Horse Power

Starts Friday, November 8th, 2024 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, November 9th, 2024 - 4:00pm

Detailed Hours:

November 8th & 9th, 2024
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.

Clay Walker

Happening on Friday, November 8th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Clay Walker live in Hiawassee, GA!

Detailed Hours:

Friday, November 8th
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Light Up the Nite 5k

Happening on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Starting at 5:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, November 23rd
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.

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights

Starts Thursday, November 28th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Monday, December 23rd, 2024 - 9:00pm
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2024, 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 28 - December 7th from 6pm-9pm!

Open EVERY night from December 12th - 23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Thursday, December 5th - 6pm - 9pm - Towns County Residents Night
Tuesday, December 10th - 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru

Ticket Info and Specials:

Admission to the Mountain Country Christmas in Lights is $9 per person and children 12 and under are FREE!

*Tickets purchased at the gate. Cash & Credit Cards accepted. 

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 2024

Christmas Cantata

Happening on Saturday, December 14th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, December 14th
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.

New Year Fireworks!

Happening on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
From 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Let's usher in 2025 with a bang!

Detailed Hours:

Tuesday, December 31st
Festivities begin at 3pm
Fireworks at 8:45pm

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.

February 2025

Chris Janson

Happening on Saturday, February 1st, 2025
Starting at 7:00pm
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get with Chris Janson!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, February 1, 2025
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

April 2025

Georgia Mountain Fair Spring Yard Sale

Starts Friday, April 18th, 2025 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, April 19th, 2025 - 3:00pm
One man's trash is another man's treasure - and there plenty of treasures available to shop and browse. Come join us!

Detailed Hours:

Friday, April 18th & Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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.

Memory Lane Classic Car Show

Starts Friday, April 25th, 2025 - 8:00am
Closes Saturday, April 26th, 2025 - 4:00pm
Classic Car Show featuring music, food trucks, arts & crafts, Swap Meet, and really cool cars!

Detailed Hours:

Friday & Saturday, April 25th & 26th, 2025
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.

Atlanta Rhythm Section and Pure Prairie League

Happening on Saturday, April 26th, 2025
From 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Be entertained by two great Classic Rock bands!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday April 26th, 2025
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

May 2025

Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival

Happening on Saturday, May 10th, 2025
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
Springtime in the mountain is better with wine, music & flowers!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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.

Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival

Happening on Saturday, May 17th, 2025
From 9:00am to 3:00pm
The ultimate cooking and tasting experience!

Detailed Hours:

May 16th, 2025, Meet & Greet party from 5pm-8pm

May 17th, 2025, 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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Hiawassee Pro Rodeo

Starts Friday, May 23rd, 2025 - 6:00pm
Closes Sunday, May 25th, 2025 - 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 23rd, Saturday, May 24th & Sunday, May 25th

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.

June 2025

Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Starts Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Ends Sunday, June 8th, 2025

Detailed Hours:

June 7 & 8, 2025

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

Starts Thursday, June 19th, 2025 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - 5:00pm

Detailed Hours:

June 19, 20, & 21, 2025
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.

July 2025

July 4th Fireworks!

Happening on Friday, July 4th, 2025
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Hiawassee Downtown Development Fundraiser

Happening on Saturday, July 19th, 2025

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, July 19, 2025

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

Happening on Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Starting at 4:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, July 26, 2025
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.

August 2025

Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant

Happening on Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Starting at 7:00pm
Who is going to be Miss Georgia Mountain Fair 2025?

Detailed Hours:

Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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.

75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair

Starts Friday, August 15th, 2025 - 10:00am
Closes Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 - 10:00pm
Look forward to the annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer!

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

Happening on Friday, August 15th, 2025
Starting at 7:00pm
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone live in Hiawassee, Ga

Detailed Hours:

Friday, August 15, 2025
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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.

Bubbles & Boots Festival

Happening on Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, August 20, 2025

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

Starts Saturday, August 30th, 2025 - 6:00pm
Closes Sunday, August 31st, 2025 - 11:00pm
Join us at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for a Rodeo on Labor 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:

Saturday & Sunday August 30th & 31st
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.

September 2025

The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest

Starts Thursday, September 25th, 2025 - 12:30pm
Closes Saturday, September 27th, 2025 - 9:30pm

Detailed Hours:

The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest 

September 25-27, 2025


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.

52nd Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show

Happening on Saturday, September 27th, 2025
From 9:00am to 4:00pm
Check out all the hottest Mustangs!

Detailed Hours:

September 27th
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.

October 2025

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Starts Friday, October 10th, 2025 - 11:00am
Closes Saturday, October 18th, 2025 - 6:00pm
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 accept cash, credit, or debit cards. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Appalachian Brew and Music Festival

Happening on Saturday, October 25th, 2025
From 11:00am to 5:00pm
The 2025 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 25, 2025
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.

Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Happening on Friday, October 31st, 2025
From 5:00pm to 9:00pm
"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Detailed Hours:

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

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 2025

Rats, Rust, & Horse Power

Starts Friday, November 7th, 2025 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, November 8th, 2025 - 4:00pm

Detailed Hours:

November 7th & 8th, 2025
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.

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights

Starts Thursday, November 27th, 2025 - 6:00pm
Closes Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 - 9:00pm
Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2024, 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 27 - December 7th from 6pm-9pm!

Open EVERY night from December 12th - 23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Thursday, December 5th - 6pm - 9pm - Towns County Residents Night
Tuesday, December 10th - 5:30pm - 8:30pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru

Ticket Info and Specials:

Admission to the Mountain Country Christmas in Lights is $9 per person and children 12 and under are FREE!

*Tickets purchased at the gate. Cash & Credit Cards accepted. 

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 2025

New Year Fireworks!

Happening on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
From 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Let's usher in 2026 with a bang!

Detailed Hours:

Wednesday, December 31st
Festivities begin at 3pm
Fireworks at 8:45pm

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.