Georgia National Fair
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The Georgia National Fair is a fair
that is held every October on the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
in Perry, Georgia
, United States
.
The state-sponsored 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 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 carnival has been provided for years by Reithoffer Shows.
The 22st Annual Georgia National Fair will be held October 6-16, 2011.
The Georgia National Fair is the official state-sponsored fair, administered through the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, and is held every October at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia.
The Georgia National Fair runs for 11 days. It was first held in 1990 with a attendance of 270,000 people.[1] It has grown to attract an annual average of 465,000+ 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 concerts in Reaves Arena
; family entertainment; and nightly fireworks.
The rides have been provided by Reithoffer Shows
since 1990.
The 22nd annual, state-sponsored Georgia National Fair will be held October 6-16, 2011. "Fair Fever ... Catch It!"
Fair
A fair or fayre is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary; some last only an afternoon while others may ten weeks. ...
that is held every October on the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter is a state-owned, multipurpose, 1,100+ acre rental complex which is open year-round. It is specially designed for meetings, conferences, livestock and horse shows, concerts, rodeos, RV rallies, trade shows, and sporting events. The fairgrounds opened...
in Perry, Georgia
Perry, Georgia
Perry is a city in Houston county in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Warner Robins, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,600 at the 2000 census. This town is the county seat of Houston County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The state-sponsored 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 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
4-H
4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture , with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development." The name represents...
, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA
FFA
FFA is a three-letter acronym that may stand for:-Aviation and the military:* First Flight Airport, IATA code for the tiny airstrip in Kitty Hawk where the first flight occurred in 1903.* Free-fire area, in U.S...
, and TSA
TSA
TSA most often refers to:* Transportation Security Administration, in the United States Department of Homeland Security* Tourette Syndrome Association, advocacy organizationbut may also refer to:- Organizations :...
), circus, midway rides and games, fair food, major live music concerts in Reaves Arena, family entertainment, and nightly fireworks.
The carnival has been provided for years by Reithoffer Shows.
The 22st Annual Georgia National Fair will be held October 6-16, 2011.
The Georgia National Fair is the official state-sponsored fair, administered through the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, and is held every October at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia.
The Georgia National Fair runs for 11 days. It was first held in 1990 with a attendance of 270,000 people.[1] It has grown to attract an annual average of 465,000+ 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
Circus
A circus is commonly a travelling company of performers that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented artists...
, midway rides and games; fair food; major concerts in Reaves Arena
Reaves Arena
The Reaves Arena is a 8,250-seat multi-purpose arena in Perry, Georgia, USA. It hosts local sporting events and concerts. It was opened in 1990.- References :* retrieved 11-22-11...
; family entertainment; and nightly fireworks.
The rides have been provided by Reithoffer Shows
Reithoffer Shows
Reithoffer Shows, Inc. is a North American, family-owned and operated traveling midway. They provide carnival and fair rides, games, and food to fairgrounds located mainly along the East Coast of the United States. Events featuring a Reithoffer Shows midway are held from April through November...
since 1990.
The 22nd annual, state-sponsored Georgia National Fair will be held October 6-16, 2011. "Fair Fever ... Catch It!"