35th Annual Georgia National Fair Bringing "Magic" to Middle Georgia from October 3rd through 13th

The Georgia National Fair brings family-friendly excitement to the heart of Georgia every October for the last thirty-five years at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. 

Big tents set up at the fairgrounds provide shade and shelter to those feasting on tasty fair food (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The Georgia National Fair was first held in 1990. Over 250,000 people attended the very first Georgia National Fair, according to the event's Wikipedia page.

A few years ago, this large tree moved about the park and took photos with visitors to the fair (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The  2023 Georgia National Fair brought over 480,000 visitors to Perry. 

There are a large variety of agricultural and livestock shows at the event each year (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The Georgia National Fair also hosts fine arts competitions events from organizations like 4-H, Future Health Professionals, and the Technology Student Association.

Many very talented animals can be found at the fair each year (Photographer Nate Weeks)

One of the big draws for the Georgia National Fair is the live music concerts: this year, the Bellamy Brothers, Ginuwine, Cooper Alan, and Warrant are just three of the bands who will perform at this year's fair.

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All the usual fair rides can be found at the annual Georgia National Fair (Photographer Nate Weeks)

There are also plenty of options for family entertainment and nightly fireworks. 

Riding the gondolas at night gives a different kind of view of the sprawling fairgrounds (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority administers the Georgia National Fair and it is the official state-sponsored fair of Georgia.

Tickets to the 35th annual Georgia National Fair are $15 for adults 11 and older, $10.00
for adults 60 and older, and children 10 and younger get in free with a paying adult. Season pass tickets cost $95 and two day passes cost $25, according to the Georgia National Fair's website.

The fair also offers group rate ticket pricing and has special admission day pricing on October 3rd (Sneak-a-Peek day), October 6th (Patriotic Day) October 8th (Terrific Tuesday), October 9th (WOW Wednesday presented by GVRA), and October 13th (Last Blast): find out more about pricing on these days at this link.

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