Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

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The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are located on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Chatuge The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia, near Lake Chatuge 03.jpg
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are located on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Chatuge

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 161-acre (0.65 km2) 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.

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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] [2]

History

A ride during the Georgia Mountain Fair A ride at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga., on July 17, 2008.jpg
A ride during the Georgia Mountain Fair

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. [3] The fair has hosted internationally-known musicians such as George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Kenny Rogers. [2] Between 1989 and 1994, the fairgrounds was the home to Georgia's official historic drama, The Reach of Song . [4]

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References

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  3. Johnson, Phyllis (2024-07-25). "Georgia Mountain Fair on the horizon". Clay County Progress . Hayesville, NC: Community Newspapers Inc. p. A8.
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