With sweater weather approaching, leaves changing gorgeous autumnal shades and feelings of nostalgia floating in the air, it is the perfect time for Atlanta residents to visit the North Georgia Mountains at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia. Starting October 11 through October 19, experience the North Georgia Mountains never like before at the 74th Annual Georgia Mountain Fall Festival.
There is no better location for this nine-day fall event with beautiful scenic views and mild temperatures. Featuring carnival rides, festival foods, live music performances, arts and crafts vendors, and educational demonstrations, this traditional festival has amusement for everyone!
A popular destination to hear up-and-coming bluegrass and country music, The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival has a lively lineup for the 2024 celebrations. Also known as the Country Music Capital of Georgia, this year’s lineup is as follows:
- Friday, October 11 – Dylan Scott
- Saturday, October 12 – Joe Nichols
- Sunday, October 13 – Anthem Edition, LeFevre Quartet, & Gold City
- Thursday, October 17 – Tracy Lawrence
- Friday, October 18 – TBD
- Saturday, October 19 – Nate Smith
For a unique experience, visitors can explore the Pioneer Village, which replicates an old mountain town. Venture through an old, one-room schoolhouse, a smokehouse, a log home with 1800s furnishings and the mercantile store stocked with exciting goods and products.
Other festival activities include a Cowboy Circus that combines circus stunts and cowboy tricks, the soaring XPOGO Stunt Team, unique chainsaw carved sculptures at the Bear Factory and more! Eventgoers can even partake in authentic mountain demonstrations of the “old ways” including corn milling, cider squeezing, Moonshine making, blacksmithing, pork skin frying, quilting and soap making.
General admission tickets are $7 per person, with concert tickets priced at $45. Children 12 years and younger may attend for free. Tickets are available at the gate and midway rides are an additional charge with the option for a $25 unlimited ride wristband. Parking at this event is free.
For additional information on ticket pricing, hours of operation, concert lineup, activity schedule and more, visit https://GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com/LocalEvents/FallFest.