The 75th annual North Georgia State Fair is coming to town from September 24 to October 4, 2009. As the largest fair in metro Atlanta, it attracts an estimated 300,000 people every year from North Georgia and neighboring states. The fair features flower shows, blue ribbon competitions, animals, dancers, singers, food, free attractions and shows and the Great James H. Drew Exposition – one of the largest carnival midways in the U.S.
The fair offers free concerts with big names hitting the stage. A covered arena guarantees concerts rain or shine. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. and are free with fair admission.
Headlining the concert series this year are:
- Luke Bryan, Friday, Sept. 25
- Keith Anderson, Saturday, Sept. 26
- Joe Nichols, Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Billy Currington, Thursday, Oct. 1
- Newsboys, with special guests Seventh Day Slumber and Bread of Stone, Friday, Oct. 2
- Chuck Wicks, Saturday, Oct. 3
New shows this year include the Frisco Brothers Tiger Encounter and Elephant Show featuring an educational show for the entire family with tigers and elephants. The Tiger Encounter showcases rare white and tabby tigers in their natural habitat. The African Elephant Show features over-sized entertainment. Another new show is Skin & Bones & Co; a unique presentation of animals, skills and comedy. This show includes combinations of trained dogs, potbellied pigs, juggling, magic and comedy. Attractions returning this year include The Arctic Olympic High Dive Show. The last show each day features a fire dive. The Keith King BMX Bike Show, Oscar the Robot, Brian Ruth the Chainsaw Master, and Frisco Brothers Petting Zoo and Pony Rides are also returning favorite attractions.
Admission:
- $5 adults
- $2 students ages 7-18
- free for children 6 and under
- Ride tickets are $1 each, $20 for 22 tickets and $50 for 55 tickets. All rides require more than one ticket.
- Parking is $3.
- Unlimited Ride Specials: $18 Pay-One-Price Ride Specials – includes unlimited rides on the following dates only: 9/24, 9/29 and 9/30.
- Pay-One-Price ($15) Ride Special on Monday, Sept. 28.
Hours:
- Thursday Sept. 24 4 pm to 11 pm
- Friday Sept. 25 4 pm to midnight
- Saturday Sept. 26 10 am to midnight
- Sunday Sept. 27 12:30 pm to 7 pm
- Monday Sept. 28 – Thursday Oct 1 4 pm to 11 pm
- Friday Oct 2 4 pm to midnight
- Saturday Oct 3 10 am to midnight
- Sunday Oct 4 12:30 to 7 pm
Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008
For more information, call (770) 423-1330.
are food vendors allowed to participate?
Hi Miranda,
For vendor information, please visit the following page:
http://www.northgeorgiastatefair.com/vendor_info.htm
Was Jim Miller Park flooded from all the rain?
We were just there and there did not appear to be any flood damage. Also, there were some scattered showers when we were there today (Sept 26), however there are many sheltered areas, such as picnic table areas, petting zoos, indoor exhibits, etc. that you can step into if it rains.
What time do you suggest getting to the fair in order to get a seat (good seat) at one of the concerts?
Hi Julie,
I guess it depends on the act and the day, but you could probably get a good seat most days by arriving at the concert area an hour early.