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Elberton 12-County Fair October 17-27, 2024

11 full days of family fun, rides, food, live entertainment and more in Elbert County

By Amy PerezVelasco, Publisher of Macaroni KID Elberton, GA September 17, 2024

"91 Years of Fun and Community, Still Solid as Granite"

We love the Elberton 12-County Fair and it's one of my favorite events of the year! Every night you can enjoy fun kids rides, carnival games, live shows, food stalls, 4-H animal displays, and live music. It's just good old-fashion fun for the whole family.

Dates: Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 27, 2024

Opening Time: 

  • Monday-Friday: 5:00pm
  • Saturday: Noon
  • Sunday: 1:00pm

Closing Time: 11:00pm

Location:  Elberton Fairgrounds - 425 N Oliver St. Elberton, Georgia 30635

Cost: General admission is $5.00 per guest (Children under 36" tall / 2 years old are FREE), discounted admission prices and unlimited ride wristbands are available, see below for the schedule of specials. A $5 parking fee is also required.

Websitehttps://www.elbertonfair.com/

Schedule: https://elbertonfair.com/localevents/fair

Tickets: https://elbertonfair.com/tickets

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elbertonfair

For More Information: (706) 283-3401

It's time again to play for the Elberton 12-County Fair! This year marks the 91st anniversary and promises to bring thrills, chills and lots of exciting family entertainment that will treat the whole family. Friends, neighbors, work colleagues and family are sure to agree, this is one of the best county fairs in the entire State of Georgia!

The fair staff and management, along with the Elbert County Extension, 4-H and many other local organizations, have worked hard all year to plan the best county fair we've ever seen in Elbert County. Come enjoy the attractions, exhibits and entertainment - all for a very affordable price!

This year, Dreamland Amusements, Inc. will be providing the rides, family games and food for the Midway. 

Free entertainment shows with $5 Admission: 

  • Victoria's Circus
  • KidBucks Game Show
  • Big Bee Transformer
  • World of Wonders
  • The Escape Explosion

The Voice of Elberton and Best Mullet Hair Contests will be held again this year as well! 

Don't forget that there is a special day to treat seniors to great entertainment, snacks, drinks, carnival rides and our Nightly Prize Drawings.

Prize money, blue ribbons and bragging rights can be claimed for the best prize out of hundreds of exhibits!

You can also enjoy a number of special promo days such as KIDS DAY, BOGO WRISTBAND DAY, DOLLAR DAYS, and MORE!

Come for all the food, fun, rides, and excitement of the Elberton 12-County Fair in Elberton, Georgia!


GENERAL EXHIBITS are accepted from residents (including adults and children) divided into eight departments:

  • Agricultural
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Clothing
  • Canning
  • Prepared Foods
  • Horticulture
  • Needlecraft
  • Quilting & Afghans

To enter an exhibit, you should reside in the Greater Elberton 12-County Fair Area, consisting of the following counties:

  • Georgia:  Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Madison, Banks, Oglethorpe, Wilkes, Lincoln, Clarke and Stephens
  • South Carolina: Anderson & Abbeville

Entries will be received starting Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 from 9am - 5pm through Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 9am - 6pm prior to the fair opening. Simply visit the fairgrounds and submit your entry.

All entries will remain on display through Sunday night, October 27th, 2024. 

Exhibits and booths may be removed from the exhibit building between 9am and 6pm on Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th following the close of the fair.

All judging, except for livestock exhibits, will be completed by 5pm on Thursday, October 17th, 2024.

Commercial booths are available for business and promotional use within the exhibit hall. Call the Fair Office at (706) 283-3401 or (561) 262-5597 for availability and associated costs.

Fair Vendor Application: https://elbertonfair.com/pageserver/fair-vendor-app



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