The Georgia National Fair is a state-sponsored fair that is held every October on the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia, United States.
The Georgia National Fair is now an 11-day fair. It was first held in 1990 with an attendance of 270,000 people. It has grown to attract an annual average of over 440,000 visitors It offers a wide range of activities and shows, such as agricultural, livestock and horse shows, home and fine arts competitions, youth organization events (4-H, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and TSA), circus, midway rides and games, fair food, major live music concerts in Reaves Arena, family entertainment, and nightly fireworks.
The Georgia National Fair is the official state-sponsored fair, administered through the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority.
The rides have been provided by Reithoffer Shows since 1990.
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