The 76th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair features live shows and entertainment, many of them FREE with admission! We will also have live music and other entertainment throughout the fairgrounds.
For a complete day by day listing of events, check out the entertainment schedule.
The Carnival opens a day early on Thursday, August 13th and runs EVERY DAY through Saturday, August 22.
The rest of the Fair, including the Arts & Crafts Vendors, Entertainment Acts, and Concerts at Anderson Music Hall, are open on two separate weekends:
• Friday–Sunday, August 14–16
• Thursday–Saturday, August 20–22
2026 Entertainment, Attractions, & Activities
Things to Do at the Fair
Uncle Sam on Stilts
Stars, stripes, and sky-high fun! Uncle Sam on stilts
will be roaming the Fairgrounds, posing for photos, greeting guests,
and adding a larger-than-life touch as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Four 45-minute strolls Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Pioneer Village & "Old Ways" Demonstrations
Pioneer Village is a replica of just how the ole mountain towns used to be. A mercantile store with products and goods that only your grandmother might recognize. An old, one room schoolhouse, a log home with furnishings just like it was in the 1800's, a smoke house, barn and corn crib are just like it was then. "Old Ways" Demonstrations will take you back to the "old ways" as local folks show how "moonshine" was made...corn milling...shake making... cider squeezing...pork skin frying...quilting...black smithing...soap & hominy making and more!
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Open: Thursday & Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-6
Food Vendors
Enjoy delicious Fair food from our great vendors. Choose from a variety of options like street tacos, BBQ, hamburgers, lemonade, funnel cakes & more!
Open: Thursday & Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-6
Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Booths
Explore booths filled with handmade gifts, global imports, jewelry, home decor, and so much more! It's the perfect place to discover unique items and make the most of shopping local, connecting with talented artisans from the mountain area. Whether you're a style-conscious fashionista, a diehard sports lover, a home decor devotee, or simply someone that enjoys stumbling upon unexpected treasures, you won't be leaving the Arts & Crafts exhibit empty handed!
Open: Thursday & Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-6
Carnival Midway
From high-flying thrill rides to spinning favorites and gentle attractions for younger guests, there's something for every age and adventure level. Feel the wind in your hair on the bigger rides, challenge your friends to a game along the midway, and don't forget the sweet treats that make a fair night complete.
Music Concerts
Enjoy live musical performances at Anderson Music Hall during the Georgia Mountain Fair. Separate ticket required.
