The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair has wrapped up for another year, but residents who enjoy the sights, sounds and food of a fall fair still have plenty of opportunities ahead. From September through late October, several fairs are scheduled within driving distance of Chattooga County — and two of Georgia’s major statewide fairs are also coming up. One of the first nearby events will be the Polk County Fair in Cedartown, scheduled for September 9-12. The annual fair is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Cedartown and traditionally includes carnival rides, games, food, exhibits and entertainment. The Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs lists Polk County among the first county fairs on Georgia’s September calendar. What many area residents traditionally know as the Gordon County Fair is the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair, held at the Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds in Calhoun. The 2026 fair is scheduled for September 11-19. The event combines a carnival midway with agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA activities, youth exhibits and entertainment. One of Georgia’s largest fairs opens later in September. The North Georgia State Fair runs September 24 through October 4 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Nearly 300,000 people are expected to attend the event, which is considered Georgia’s second-largest fair. It features carnival rides, food, agricultural and livestock exhibits, competitions, attractions and free concerts. The Georgia State Fair will…
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