2024 FAIR
Aug. 16-24
Upcoming Events

The Country Music Capital of Georgia

March 2024

Pancake Breakfast

Happening on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
From 8:00am to 10:30am

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, March 23rd
8am-10:30am

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
Open 7 days a week!

Operating Hours:
Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sundays 12pm to 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.

Georgia Mountain Fair Spring Yard Sale

Starts Friday, April 19th, 2024 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, April 20th, 2024 - 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 19th & Saturday, April 20th
9am-3pm

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.

The Concerts at Eller Holler

Starts Thursday, April 25th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 - 9:00pm
Songwriters and sunsets make for a perfect Thursday evening in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Hamilton Gardens and Acoustic Sunsets present:

The Concerts at Eller Holler
(located inside the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds)

Top Rated Bands from all over the Southeast
Thursday Nights
April 25th | May 2nd | May 9th | May 16th | May 23rd
Live Music 7pm to 9pm

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

Run for the Rhodos 5k

Happening on Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Starting at 8:00am
Run for the Rhodos 5k

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, May 4th
8am
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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.

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
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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.

Deana Carter

Happening on Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Deana Carter at Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, GA

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, May 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 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.

Hiawassee Pro Rodeo

Starts Friday, May 24th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Sunday, May 26th, 2024 - 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 24th, Saturday, May 25th & Sunday, May 26th

Gates open at 6pm. Rodeo begins at 8pm.


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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

June 2024

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Summer Series - June 6 - June 27

Starts Thursday, June 6th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Thursday, June 27th, 2024 - 9:00pm
Songwriters and sunsets make for a perfect Thursday evening in Hiawassee!

Detailed Hours:

Thursday evenings from June 6 - June 27
June 6th | June 13th | June 20th | June 27th

Food Court & 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 are cash only. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 - 5:00pm

Detailed Hours:

June 20, 21, & 22, 2024
9am-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.

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

Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant

Happening on Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Who is going to be Miss Georgia Mountain Fair 2024?

Detailed Hours:

Thursday, August 15th
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.

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!
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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Gene Watson & Bellamy Brothers

Happening on Friday, August 16th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, August 16, 2024
7pm
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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

Tommy James & The Shondells

Happening on Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, August 17
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.

American Pop featuring The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and The Box Tops

Happening on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
American Pop featuring The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and The Box Tops - Together they have 28 Top 40 Hits!

Detailed Hours:

Thursday, August 22, 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 Guess Who

Happening on Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, August 23
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.

Crowder

Happening on Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Starting at 7:00pm
Good God Almighty, Crowder is coming to Anderson Music Hall!

Detailed Hours:

Saturday, August 24
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.

Hiawassee Pro Rodeo

Starts Saturday, August 31st, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Sunday, September 1st, 2024 - 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 31st & September 1st
Gates open at 6pm. Rodeo begins at 8pm.


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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

September 2024

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - Fall Series - September 5 - October 3

Starts Thursday, September 5th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Closes Thursday, October 3rd, 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

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 are cash only. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

The Park After Dark

Starts Thursday, September 5th, 2024 - 7:00pm
Closes Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 - 10:00pm
Fall in Love with Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens

Detailed Hours:

Thursday Nights (7pm to 10pm)
September 5 | September 12 | September 26 | October 3

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.

Fall Yard Sale

Starts Friday, September 13th, 2024 - 9:00am
Closes Saturday, September 14th, 2024 - 3:00pm

Detailed Hours:

Friday, September 13th
Saturday, September 14th
9am-3pm

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.

American Made Music Festival

Starts Thursday, September 19th, 2024 - 2:00pm
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. 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
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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

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 are cash only. 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 are cash only. 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 are cash only. 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 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.

Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Happening on Thursday, October 31st, 2024
From 5:00pm to 9:00pm
"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds

Detailed Hours:

"Fangtastic" Halloween at the Fairgrounds
Thursday, 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. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.

November 2024

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)

Tuesday, December 3rd - 6pm - 9pm - Nursing Home Drive Thru
Thursday, December 5th - 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 2024

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 are cash only. Clear Bag policy strictly enforced.