After being cancelled in 2020 for the first time since World War II, the North Georgia State Fair has returned to Jim Miller Park in Cobb County, and will continue through Oct. 3.
The 88th annual event is sponsored by Superior Plumbing, and the schedule is
Monday through Thursday 4pm-11pm, Fridays 4pm to midnight, Saturdays 10am to midnight, and Sundays 12:30pm-10pm.
The fair typically attracts more than 300,000 people, and heavy turnout is expected again this year, due in part to the COVID-related cancellation a year ago, and superb weather in the forecast for the next week.
Gate admission is $10, children 10 and under are free. Ride tickets are $1.25 each, $20.00 for 21 tickets, $50.00 for 55 tickets and $100 for 120 tickets. All rides require more than one ticket. Parking is $5. ATM machines are located on the midway. Online advance discount tickets can be purchased for $7, children 10 and under free.
Here’s a thumbnail overview of what’s at the fair this year, including some new events and features, including concerts and further ticket information.
There are some health protocols that have been put into place. Visitors will not be required to wear masks in the outdoor areas of Jim Miller Park, but since it is a Cobb County facility, masks will be required while indoors.
That’s because of a Cobb County Government order mandating indoor mask use at county facilities.
There will be hand-sanitizing stations located throughout the fairgrounds and social-distancing will be implemented where necessary.
From Oct. 1-3 those signing up for an onsite vaccination appointment will gain free admission and unlimited rides. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available at the Jim Miller Park Events Center.
Advance sign-up is required; for English, go to cobbvax.coreresponse.org and for Spanish, go to cobbvaxesp.coreresponse.org.
All those who receive the vaccine at the fair will be entered into a drawing for a $500 Visa gift card courtesy of Superior Plumbing.
The fair website can be found here; Jim Miller Park (2245 Callaway Road, SW, Marietta).
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After seeing all the carnival food available – I think the Superior Plumbing is appropriate.