About Newton County Fair
Newton County's seat of Covington has become known as the "Hollywood of the South," serving as the filming location for The Vampire Diaries, In the Heat of the Night, and dozens of other film and television productions drawn by its perfectly preserved antebellum courthouse square.
What to Expect
Livestock and agricultural shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, community entertainment, and fair food drawing from Newton County's growing suburban and agricultural communities east of Atlanta.
Visitor Tips
Covington is the Newton County seat about 35 miles east of Atlanta. The historic courthouse square is one of Georgia's most filmed locations — explore the antebellum downtown before or after the fair.
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