Like the changing leaves, the arrival of the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair marks the beginning of fall in Northeast Georgia. It has been an annual tradition for almost fifty years, welcoming thousands to the Blue Ridge foothills for traditional homespun family fun.
The fair opened Friday at the Habersham County Fairgrounds in Clarkesville. It continues through Friday, September 14. Chattahoochee Mountain Fair General Manager Shelley Tullis excitedly shares this year promises to be the best one yet.
“The Amazing Royal Circus is new to the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. You will see motorcycles inside the legendary globe of death, death-defying feats on the high wire 30 feet above the ground, the Dominguez Poodles (from America’s Got Talent), and so much more.”
Also new this year are the Hot Air Balloons (weather permitting). The balloons will be on display daily and offer tethered rides for $20 per person.
Local radio stations WCON 99.3 and The Breeze 107.7 are sponsoring a Talent Show on Wednesday, September 11. Get in your applications now. Who knows, you might leave a winner!
The Livestock Exhibition is a favorite every year. Fair organizers say The Show Portal will be used again this year for registration, as it’s proven to be the “easiest and most efficient way” to manage the various species coming through the fairgrounds. The schedule is as follows: September 8th: Dairy Cattle, September 9th: Beef Cattle, September 10th: Hogs, September 11th: Goats & Lambs
The Doc Magic Fun Time Variety Show is a highly interactive performance bringing together magic tricks, ballooning, comedy, and old-time vaudeville in a unique way that will delight and surprise you and your children.
The Rodeo is Sept. 13 and 14. Barrel racing, bull riding, and steer wrestling are just a few of the highlights. Gate admission, normally $10 for those 42″ and taller, increases to $15 on these nights and includes entrance to the fair and rodeo.
For people under 42″, gate admission is free!
There are carnival rides for all ages and food trucks with various flavors and cuisines. Neither is included with fair gate admission. Unlimited ride wristbands cost $25. On Family Night, Tuesday, Sept. 10, the price drops to $20.
Other theme nights include BOGO Night, Wednesday, Sept. 11 -Buy One Get One Free on gate admission, and College Night, Thursday, Sept. 12 – half-price gate admission with a valid college ID.
“It is one of Habersham’s oldest traditions. Come out and enjoy the fun!” urges Tullis. “So many of us have memories of the fair growing up. That’s what it is all about – making memories with your friends and family.”
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair hours:
Monday-Thursday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Rides open one hour after the gate opens. The Habersham County Fairgrounds are located at 4235 Toccoa Hwy in Clarkesville.
