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Typical Month
September
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Duration
5 days
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Size
small
About Putnam County Fair
Putnam County is the birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris — creator of the Uncle Remus stories and Br'er Rabbit — and home to Lake Oconee, one of Georgia Power's massive reservoirs that has made this middle Georgia county a popular resort destination while maintaining its agricultural roots.
What to Expect
Livestock and agricultural shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, community entertainment, and fair food celebrating Putnam County's literary heritage and agricultural character alongside Georgia's resort lake country.
Visitor Tips
Eatonton is the Putnam County seat on US-441. The Uncle Remus Museum celebrates Joel Chandler Harris, and Lake Oconee offers outstanding waterfront dining and recreation minutes from downtown.
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