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Typical Month
October
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Duration
5 days
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Size
small
About Evans County Fair
Evans County's seat of Claxton is the "Fruitcake Capital of the World" — the Claxton Bakery has produced millions of fruitcakes annually since 1910, shipping to all 50 states, and making this small southeast Georgia town one of the most recognized food-production communities in America.
What to Expect
Livestock and agricultural shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, community food vendors, and local entertainment celebrating Evans County's agricultural heritage in a community famous for an unexpected culinary distinction.
Visitor Tips
Claxton is the Evans County seat on US-301 between Statesboro and Waycross. Stop by the Claxton Bakery for fruitcake — the bakery welcomes visitors and the county fair captures the agricultural side of this distinctive Georgia community.
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