Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Explained

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, which opened in 1978, is home to several popular events throughout the year including the Georgia Mountain Fair, Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In, Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Superstar concerts, and Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Located on a 161acres tract along the shores of Lake Chatuge in the north Georgia mountain community of Hiawassee, the Fairgrounds offers a glimpse into the past with its historic Pioneer Village, an expansive and comfortable music venue in the Anderson Music Hall, and 189 RV camp sites with lake views and modern conveniences.

The Fairgrounds is also home to the Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens, the largest native azalea and rhododendron garden in the Southeast U.S., with more than 5,000 plants.[1]

History

The Georgia Mountain Fair began in 1951 as a Lions Club project. The fair typically includes carnival rides, exhibits, a photography show, the Miss Georgia Mountain Fair contest, and live music.[2] The fair has hosted internationally-known musicians such as George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Kenny Rogers.[3] Between 1989 and 1994, the fairgrounds was the home to Georgia's official historic drama, The Reach of Song.[4]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: HAMILTON RHODODENDRON GARDENS . 12 April 2023 . Explore Georgia . Georgia Department of Economic Development.
  2. News: Johnson . Phyllis . 2024-07-25 . Georgia Mountain Fair on the horizon . . . Hayesville, NC . A8.
  3. Book: Moore, Carl S. . Clay County, N.C.: Then and Now . Genealogy Publishing Service . 2008 . 978-1881851240.
  4. Web site: Georgia State Historical Drama . 2024-02-26 . eReference Desk.