The leaves are changing, kids are back in school and football season has begun. Time to go to a pumpkin patch! It’s fall in the south! With the mild weather, fall beckons families outdoors to enjoy Georgia’s festivals and fairs. From fall festivals in the Georgia mountains to the Georgia National Fair in the middle of the state, fall adventures await families around the state. Sample a few festivals in Georgia to fully experience the season!
Plains Peanut Festival in Plains
Join the fun in President Jimmy Carter‘s hometown Sept. 28, 2024, for the Plains Peanut Festival. Join the road race or fun run, and enjoy all-day entertainment, kiddie rides, arts and crafts vendors, food, train rides and more!
Georgia National Fair in Perry
For 11 days each autumn, The Georgia National Fair brings rides, concerts, agricultural exhibits and competitions, food stands, arts and crafts, and horse shows to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. The best part? Fireworks each night! Visit Oct. 3-13, 2024.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee
Each October, the nine-day Georgia Mountain Fall Festival features exciting musical performances, arts and craft vendors, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. Performers at this year’s event, Oct. 11-19, 2024, include Joe Nichols, Tracy Lawrence and Nate Smith.
Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega
Each October, the nine-day Georgia Mountain Fall Festival features exciting musical performances, arts and craft vendors, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention. Performers at this year’s event, Oct. 11-19, 2024, include Joe Nichols, Tracy Lawrence and Nate Smith.
Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival on Jekyll Island
Chow down on one of the coast’s most famous dishes at the Shrimp & Grits Festival Oct. 25-26, 2024. Held every fall, the event features various interpretations of the dish, along with family-friendly entertainment, an artist market, live music and craft beer.
Atlanta Air Show in Peachtree City
Expect to see dramatic, high-flying stunts at the Atlanta Air Show on Oct. 26-27, 2024, at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field in Peachtree City. The event will feature flight performances from some of the nation’s top military and civilian pilots, and aircraft displays on the ground.
Kingsland Catfish Festival in Kingsland
Crispy Southern-fried catfish and all the fixings — grits, hush puppies, coleslaw, and plenty of sweet tea — that’s reason enough to pack up and go to Kingsland for the annual Kingsland Catfish Festival on Nov. 23, 2024. The parades, specialty crafts and musical performances? That’s just gravy.
and the best of all!!!
Dont Miss Rice Settlage Homes Annual Pumpkin Patch on Saturday October 5 from 9:30-11:30. Call us and we will save you a pumpkin!
