Georgia's Fall, State & County Fairs

No fall is complete without a trip to a fair! Spending a day playing games, taking rides, seeing animals, watching performers and eating fun fair food is one of the best ways to celebrate the season.

Check out these fairs around the state for some classic family fun this fall. Find more fall fun on our calendar of events, and sign up for our email newsletters to receive updates directly in your inbox.

Georgia Mountain Fair, Aug. 15-23, 2025

Look forward to the 75th anniversary of the Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. With first-class musical performances, arts and crafts, fun carnival rides, unique attractions, and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture, the fair provides something for every member of the family.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Sept. 5-13, 2025

Spend a special week back at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair at the Habersham County Fairgrounds in Clarkesville. Enjoy homemade treats, handmade crafts, a farm animal petting zoo, and carnival rides galore!

Gwinnett County Fair, Sept. 11-21, 2025

Come for the rides and food, then stay for the shows. The annual Gwinnett County Fair in Lawrenceville will feature the King BMX Stunt Show and Victoria Circus, as well as concerts, livestock shows, pageants, and carnival rides.

Kiwanis Coweta County Fair

At the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair in Newnan, see livestock shows, comedians, moto freestyle show, a reptile rescue exhibit, and live entertainment in addition to the traditional fair experience.

North Georgia State Fair, Sept. 18-28, 2025

The second-largest fair in Georgia sets up at Jim Miller Park in Marietta this autumn. Nearly 300,000 people are expected to attend the North Georgia State Fair and enjoy a variety of typical fair festivities. The fair also hosts a number of free concerts each year.

Kiwanis Spalding County Fair

In addition to the traditional fair activities, don't miss the special events at the Spalding County Fair in Griffin this fall, including performances by a chain saw artist, a reptile show, a petting zoo, and a demolition derby.

The Georgia National Fair, Oct. 2-12, 2025

For 11 days each autumn, The Georgia National Fair brings rides, concerts, agricultural exhibits and competitions, food stands, arts and crafts, and horse shows to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. The best part? Fireworks each night!

Cumming Country Fair & Festival, Oct. 2-12, 2025

Just 40 minutes north of Atlanta, the Cumming Country Fair & Festival combines rides with amazing entertainers, the Miss Cumming Pageant, concerts, and festival fare for 10 days of fun.

Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, Oct. 13-18, 2025

The 63rd annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair in Statesboro will feature education, heritage, business exhibits, food, entertainment, and rides throughout its run.

Elberton 12-County Fair, Oct. 16-26, 2025

Voted "One of the 10 Great Places for Blue Ribbon County Fairs" by USA Today, the Elberton 12-County Fair in Elberton features a carnival midway, nightly prize drawings, handmade goods competitions, and enough rides to fill your day and night with fun.

Georgia-Carolina State Fair, Oct. 17-26, 2025

For the 2025 Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta, expect more rides than before in addition to livestock competitions, arts and crafts, the Miss Georgia-Carolina State Fair competition, and fun fair food.

Dublin Fall Fair

Take to the Civitan Fairgrounds in Dublin as merry-go-rounds, Ferris wheels, and rides for the whole family await at the Dublin Fall Fair. Stroll under the bright lights of the carnival midway with fun games and exciting rides like Viper, Wipe Out, Drop Tower, Fireball, and lots of kiddie rides.

Columbia County Fall Fair

In addition to typical fair festivities, the Columbia County Fall Fair in Grovetown usually features bull riding, a demolition derby, daring entertainment, and musical performances.