Start making your plans for fall fairs. Here are 11 of the best in GA, says Explore Georgia

Fall in Georgia means pumpkin patches, colorful leaves, and, of course, fairs.

From rides and treats to concerts and animal shows, Georgia’s state and county fairs are packed with fun for the whole family.

Here’s a guide to Georgia’s top fall fairs happening this year, according to Explore Georgia.

Georgia fairs in September 2025

• Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville (Sept. 5-13)

• Kiwanis Spalding County Fair in Griffin (Sept. 9-14)

• Gwinnett County Fair in Lawrenceville (Sept. 11-21)

• Kiwanis Coweta County Fair in Newnan (Sept. 18)

• North Georgia State Fair in Marietta (Sept. 18-28)

Georgia fairs in October 2025

• The Georgia National Fair in Perry (Oct. 2-12)

• The Cumming Country Fair & Festival (Oct. 2-12)

• Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair in Statesboro (Oct. 13-18)

• The Dublin Fall Fair (Oct. 15-18)

• The Elberton 12-County Fair (Oct. 16-26)

• The Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta (Oct. 17-26)

Most fall fairs require tickets, but admission rules vary, some charge for entry, others only for rides and attractions. Always check the fair’s website before you go.

Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Fall fairs this year in Georgia. Here are 11 of the best in GA