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 runs EVERY DAY from Friday, August 14th through Saturday, August 22th.
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
Puppy Pals Live
Puppy Pals Live is a hilarious show for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, as seen on TV's America's Got Talent! Featuring mostly rescued dogs, this fan-favorite act is full of comedy, heart, and amazing tricks. Watch these talented pups perform spectacular stunts like climbing ladders, jumping rope, and even doing a backflip!
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays & Sunday
Thursday, August 20th | Friday, August 14th & 21st | Saturday, August 15th & 22nd | Sunday, August 16th
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, Fridays, Saturdays & Sunday
Thursday, August 20th | Friday, August 14th & 21st | Saturday, August 15th & 22nd | Sunday, August 16th
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 & Fridays 11-7, Saturdays 10-7, Sunday 10-6
Thursday, August 20th | Friday, August 14th & 21st | Saturday, August 15th & 22nd | Sunday, August 16th
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 & Fridays 11-7, Saturdays 10-7, Sunday 10-6
Thursday, August 20th | Friday, August 14th & 21st | Saturday, August 15th & 22nd | Sunday, August 16th
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 & Fridays 11-7, Saturdays 10-7, Sunday 10-6
Thursday, August 20th | Friday, August 14th & 21st | Saturday, August 15th & 22nd | Sunday, August 16th
Free Live Music
Enjoy live music throughout the Georgia Mountain Fair, FREE WITH ADMISSION! Catch local and regional musicians performing throughout both weekends on the Pickin' Porch and Hootenanny Stage.
PICKIN' PORCH
Friday, August 14
11am – Randall Griggs
2:30pm – Amber Taylor
Saturday, August 15
11am – Tom Edwards
2:30pm – Gage Cowart
Sunday, August 16
10:30am – Troy Underwood
2pm – Hunter Blalock
Thursday, August 20
11am – Doctor Paul
2:30pm – Lucky Mud
Friday, August 21
11am – TBD
2:30pm – Randall Griggs
Saturday, August 22
11am – Lucky Mud
2:30pm – Tucker Wheeler
HOOTENANNY STAGE
Three 75-minute sets at 12pm, 2pm & 4:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Friday, August 14
Riverbend
Saturday, August 15
Jenny & the Hayes
Sunday, August 16
Mighty Flea Circus – 12pm & 2pm
Gage Cowart – 2:30pm–5pm
Thursday, August 20
Matt Royal, Mark Miller & Wyatt Espalin in the Round
Friday, August 21
Cody Marlowe Band
Saturday, August 22
Jonah Pearce Band
PLUS: STATE PRISON CLOGGERS
Catch the State Prison Cloggers performing two sets in the park. Stage location TBD.
FREE WITH ADMISSION
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.
