The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, which opened in 1978, is home to several popular events throughout the year including the Georgia Mountain Fair, Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In, Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Superstar concerts, and Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Located on a tract along the shores of
Lake Chatuge
Lake Chatuge is a man-made reservoir in Towns County, Georgia, and Clay County, North Carolina
North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the Uni ...
in the north Georgia mountain community of
Hiawassee
Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, United States. The community's population was 880 at the 2010 census. Its name is derived from the Cherokee—or perhaps Creek—word ''Ayuhwasi'', which means meadow, (A variant spelling, ...
, the Fairgrounds offers a glimpse into the past with its historic Pioneer Village, an expansive and comfortable music venue in the Anderson Music Hall, and 189 RV camp sites with lake views and modern conveniences.
The Fairgrounds is also home to the
Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens, the largest native azalea and rhododendron garden in the Southeast U.S., with more than 5,000 plants.
History
The Georgia Mountain Fair began in 1951 as a
Lions Club project. The fair typically includes carnival rides, exhibits, a photography show, the Miss Georgia Mountain Fair contest, and live music. The fair has hosted internationally-known musicians such as
George Jones,
Tammy Wynette, and
Kenny Rogers.
Between 1989 and 1994, the fairgrounds was the home to
Georgia's official historic drama, ''
The Reach of Song''.
Miss Georgia Mountain Fair
2024: Rylee Kitchens, 21, of
Towns County
References
External links
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds- official site
Fairgrounds in the United States
Buildings and structures in Towns County, Georgia
Tourist attractions in Towns County, Georgia
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