County Fair Guide

North Georgia State Fair

Marietta, Georgia

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2026 Dates

Sep 24 – Oct 4, 2026

Duration

11 days

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Size

large

What Sets It Apart

Held each fall at Jim Miller Park in Marietta, the North Georgia State Fair drew 320,000 visitors over its 11-day run in 2016, making it one of the largest fairs in the Atlanta metro area.

Source: Marietta Daily Journal

Fair Highlights

Major carnival midway with dozens of rides, big-name live concerts, livestock competitions, horse shows, 4-H exhibits, demolition derby, motorsports events, fair food from dozens of vendors, and shopping from craft and commercial vendors.

Planning Your Visit

Located at Jim Miller Park in Marietta, the fair is easily accessible from I-75. Purchase tickets online in advance to save money. Evenings and weekends are extremely busy — weekday afternoons are much more manageable. Parking fees apply.

A Closer Look

The North Georgia State Fair at Jim Miller Park in Marietta is one of the largest fairs in Georgia, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from the Atlanta metro area each September. This major regional fair combines the best of traditional county fair attractions with large-scale entertainment.

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