Fall is well underway, and while there have already been some fairs around Georgia, none are as big as the Georgia National Fair in Perry. Today is the opening of the 10-day event featuring tones of competitions, rides, food, and more.
What is at the Georgia fair in Perry GA?
There will be more than 60 different rides and attractions including at least one roller coaster, bumper cars, tilt-a-whirl, and slides.
A variety of competitions are being organized, from "traditional" fair fights like a corndog eating contest and livestock shows to a photography contest and a creative writing competition. There will even be llama show.
Patrons will have plenty to shop for, with 80+ indoor vendors and 70+ outdoor vendors. That's not including the dozens of dining vendors for when you're hungry,
with new additions including:
- George's Fun Foods Gyro
- Hardy's Peanuts
- Polar Bear Ice Cream - Tanghulu
- Quality Food International - Seafood
- TBH Group Holdings - Dragon's Breath (liquid nitrogen ice cream)
The opening day of the fair is Thursday, Oct. 8 and will run through Sunday, Oct. 18.
GA National Fair 2026 dates and times
Opening day's gates open at 3 p.m. The overall fair's hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The carnival midway is open noon-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Fair tickets
Prices vary widely depending on when you book, age, if you're going on rides, etc. Online tickets bought in advance cost $15 for those 11 and older, $5 for ages 3-10, and it's free for younger children. Unlimited ride bands can be bought on-site for $30 to $35 depending on what day you go. For more info, go to georgianationalfair.com/p/getconnected/pricing.
Will weather impact GA National Fair 2026?
Despite inclement weather forecasts, we've not received any reports of the fair changing its operations with the exception of Hanson concert scheduled Friday being moved inside to Reaves Arena.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: GA National Fair 2026 starts today. What to expect, will rain interfere?
