Things to do in Middle Georgia: The Georgia National Fair (2022)
The arrival of autumn brings cooler temperatures and a change in seasons but it also signifies The Georgia National Fair has arrived! This year, from October 6th-16th, 2022, Perry Georgia will be the center of activity in middle GA as it hosts the 33rd Georgia National Fair. This 10-day event opens its doors from 10am to 10pm, so come out and enjoy all the fair has to offer!
Visitors will be entertained this year with a variety concerts, rides and games, exhibits, family entertainment, nightly fireworks, food, horse shows, livestock, rides, petting zoo, street entertainers, Georgia grown products, and plenty of commercial vendors selling their unique wares.
Prices and Daily Schedule for The Georgia National Fair
Adults pay $15 and kids 10 and under get in FREE with a paying adult. Military and their immediate family members get in FREE on Patriotic Day on October 10th (with military ID cards).
Seniors pay only $10 and groups of 25 or more adults pay $14. Group tickets must be reserved by September 16th at 5pm. Check at the gate for advance pass prices.
Parking is FREE.
Ride Armbands are $25 on October 6th-7th and October 10th-14th, and $30 on October 16th, and are good for unlimited rides (some restrictions apply). Come out on Terrific Tuesday (October 11th) and pay only $10 for gate admission. College students can take advantage of College Night on Thursday, October 13th with $10 admission (with valid student ID).
The rides (60+) start up at noon during the week and 10:00am on the weekends. They run until 10pm each day.
Daily Schedule
Admission: Purchase Tickets Here
Gate Times: 10am – 9pm
Food & Outside Vendors: 10am – 10pm
McGill Marketplace:
- Monday – Friday, 12pm – 10pm
- Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 10pm
Georgia Grown Building, Heritage Hall, and Miller-Murphy Howard: 10am – 10pm
Midway:
- Monday – Friday, 12pm – 1opm
- Saturday – Sunday, 1oam – 10pm
The following schedule includes the dates October 7th – 16th, and excludes opening day of October 6th. Gates will open at 3pm on October 6th.
The Georgia National Fair Midday for Seniors
Seniors aged 60+ can take advantage of the midday for seniors special, which provides discounts during non-peak hours on weekdays.
Admission for Seniors:
- Thursday, October 6th- Sneak-A-Peek Day: $1o
- Tuesday, October 11th- Terrific Tuesday: $10
- Wednesday, October 12th – Wow! Wednesday: $10
Special Attractions for Seniors:
- Daily Free Entertainment
- Home and Fine Arts Competitions
- Horse and Livestock Shows
- Free Parking
- Fair Food
The Georgia National Fair Special Admission Schedule
Thursday, October 6th- Sneak-A-Peek Day
Gate Times: 3pm – 9pm
Discounted Admission:
- Adults & Seniors (60+) – $10
- Children with Paying Adult – Free
- Pay One Price Armband – $25
Free Outdoor Concert : 7:30pm, featuring Foghat
Monday, October 10th- Patriotic Day
Gate Times: 10am – 9pm
Ride Times: 12pm – 10pm
Discounted Admission:
- Military & Immediate Family: Free
- Children with Paying Adult – Free
- Pay One Price Armband – $25
FREE Outdoor Concert : 7:30pm, featuring John Michael Montgomery
All military personnel (Active, Reserve, Retired, Veterans) and their immediate family members are admitted free with military ID.
Tuesday, October 11th- Terrific Tuesday
Gate Times: 10am – 9pm
Ride Times: 12pm – 10pm
Discounted Admission:
- Adults & Seniors (60+) – $10
- Children with Paying Adult – Free
- Pay One Price Armband – $25
FREE Outdoor Concert : 7:30pm, featuring Skid Row
Wednesday, October 12th- Wow! Wednesday
Gate Times: 10am – 9pm
Ride Times: 12pm – 10pm
Discounted Admission:
- Adults & Seniors (60+) – $10
- Children with Paying Adult – Free
- Pay One Price Armband – $25
FREE Outdoor Concert : 7:30pm, featuring Kool & The Gang
Thursday, October 13th- College Day
Gate Times: 10am – 9pm
Ride Times: 12pm – 10pm
Discounted Admission:
- College Students with Valid ID – $10
- Children with Paying Adult – Free
- Pay One Price Armband – $25
FREE Outdoor Concert : 7:30pm, featuring All-4-One & Color Me Badd
Sunday, October 16th- Last Blast!
Gate Times: 10am – 9pm
Ride Times: 10am – 10pm
Discounted Admission:
- Children with Paying Adult – Free
- Pay One Price Armband – $30
FREE Outdoor Concert : 6pm, featuring Rumba Latina
Please note that armbands do not include gate admission, speed, non-mechanical rides, Agri-lift, boat rides, or Euro Slide.
The Georgia National Fair Entertainment
Entertainment at the Georgia National Fair includes concerts, horse and livestock shows, a circus, The Nerveless Nocks Extreme Water Ski and Stunt Show Spectacular, nightly fireworks, petting zoo, stilt circus, sea lion show, racing pigs, story tellers, human/animal stunt shows, and plenty of gifted singers and performers. There is truly something of interest for every family member!
Featured Events
Cirque Ma’Ceo
The Cirque Ma’Ceo is family oriented entertainment that includes ten exotic breeds of horses featuring bareback riding, trick riding, and tumbling.
Show Times:
- Thursday, October 6th- 6pm and 8pm
- Friday, October 7th- Sunday, October 16th- 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm
- Also Performs: October 8th & 15th – 2pm
Location: South Gate
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo is an exotic animal exhibit featuring more than 55 animals from Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia. Animal feed will be available for a nominal fee.
Zoo Times:
- 10am – 10pm Daily
Educational Show Times:
- Thursday, October 6th- 6:30pm
- Friday, October 7th- Sunday, October 16th – 11am, 1pm, and 6:30pm
Location: South Side Reaves Arena
The Nerveless Nocks Extreme Water Ski and Stunt Show Spectacular
This water ski and stunt show features a team of highly trained water skiers and stunt performers performing to the theme of Red White and Blue salute to America.
Show Times:
- Thursday, October 6th- 6pm and 9pm
- Friday, October 7th- Sunday, October 16th- 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm
Location: Main Lake
Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Watch these world-famous racing pigs that have been featured on NBC’s Tonight Show.
Show Times:
- Thursday, October 6th: 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
- Friday, October 7th: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
- Saturday, October 8th: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
- Sunday, October 9th – Friday, October 14th: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
- Saturday, October 15th: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
- Sunday, October 16th: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
Location: South Side Reaves Arena
Sea Lion Splash!
Watch this hilarious and educational sea lion show as they balance balls, catch rings, and perform gymnastic tricks.
Exhibit Times:
- 10am – 10pm daily
Show Times:
- Thursday, October 7th- 6:30pm, 8:30pm
- Friday, October 8th- Sunday, October 17th- 4:30pm, 6:30pm, and 8:30pm
Location: South Side Reaves Arena
The following featured events do not include all of the events that are available. Visit Georgia National Fair Schedule for the entirety of events.
The Georgia National Fair Free Outdoor Concerts
Thursday, October 6th- Sneak-A-Peek: Foghat
Friday, October 7th: Lecrae
Saturday, October 8th: Tokyo Joe
Sunday, October 9th: Southside Worship
Monday, October 10th- Patriotic Day: John Michael Montgomery
Tuesday, October 11th- Terrific Tuesday: Skid Row
Wednesday, October 12th- WOW! Wednesday: Kool & the Gang
Thursday, October 13th- College Night: All-4-One & Color Me Badd
Friday, October 14th: Frankie Ballard
Saturday, October 15th: The Grapevine
Sunday, October 16th- Last Blast: Rumba Latina
Outdoor concerts free with paid gate admission.
The Georgia National Horse and Livestock Shows
Horse and Livestock Shows Schedule
Wednesday, October 5th
- 4pm – 8pm: Barns Open for Tack Only, All Barns
- 4pm – 8pm: Tie-Outs Open for Cattle Only, Tie Outs
Thursday, October 6th
- 8am: Draft Horses Move-In, HB2
- 8am – 8pm: Barns Open for Junior Livestock Arrivals, All Barns
- 5pm – 7pm: Junior Heifer Check-In, Practice Ring 3
- 5pm – 7pm: Junior Market Beef Weigh-In, Practice Ring 3
- 7pm: Junior Market Beef and Heifers Due, Beef/Dairy Barn
- 2pm – 6pm: Junior Market Goats Weigh-In, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 1
Friday, October 7th
- 8am: Comm. Dairy Heifer Arrival, Beef/Dairy Barn
- 8am: Junior Market Goat Showmanship (Grades 12-1), New South Arena
- 10am & 5pm: Draft Horse Show, Perdue Arena
- 10am: Junior Beef Showmanship (Odd Grades) (Ring 1), Sutherland Arena
- 10am: Junior Beef Showmanship (Even Grades) (Ring 2), Sutherland Arena
- 2pm (following Showmanship): Junior Market Goat Show (Wethers), New South Arena
- 4pm – 7 pm: Junior Breeding Ewes Due & Checked-In, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
- 4pm – 7 pm: Junior Market Lamb Weigh-In, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
- 7pm: Junior Breeding Ewes & Junior Market Lambs Due, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
Saturday, October 8th:
- 8am: Junior Heifer Show (1 Ring), Sutherland Arena
- 8am: Junior Market Goat Show (Does), New South Arena
- 8am: Junior Breeding Ewe Showmanship & Show, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
- 10am & 5pm: Draft Horse Show, Perdue Arena
- 12pm: Junior Market Lamb 1st Year Exhibitor Show, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
- By 10am: Junior Comm. Dairy Heifers Due, Beef/Dairy Barn
- 10am – 1pm: Junior Comm. Dairy Heifer Weigh-In, Foster Rhodes Arena
- 2pm (following Junior Market Goat): Junior Market Lamb Showmanship (Grades 1-12), New South Arena
- 4pm: Junior Comm. Dairy Dress-A-Cow Contest, Foster Rhodes Arena
Sunday, October 9th:
- 9am: Junior Market Lamb Show, New South Arena
- 9am: Junior Comm. Dairy Heifer Showmanship & Show, Foster Rhodes Arena
- 10am & 5pm: Draft Horse Show, Perdue Arena
- 10am: Junior Market Beef Show, Sutherland Arena
Monday, October 10th:
- 10am: Miniature Horse Demonstration, Practice Ring #2
- 1pm – 5pm: Dairy Goats Due, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
- 1pm – 5pm: Boer Goats Due, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 1
Tuesday, October 11th:
- 9am: Open Dairy Goat Show, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 2
- 9am: Open Boer Goat Show, New South Arena
- 10am: Feathered Horse Show, Perdue Arena
- 10am: Miniature Horse Demonstration, Practice Ring #2
Wednesday, October 12th:
- 10am: Feathered Horse Show, Perdue Arena
- 8am – 5pm: Dairy Arrivals – Beef/Dairy Barn
Thursday, October 13th:
- 8am – 8pm: Dairy Arrivals, Beef/Dairy Barn
- 8am- 3pm: Market Swine Arrive & Weigh In, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 1 and 2
- 8am – 3pm: Junior Breeding Gilt Show, Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn 1 and 2
- 4pm- 8pm: GNF Barrel Blast, Perdue Arena
- 5pm: Junior Swine Showmanship (12th-9thGrade), New South Arena
- 8pm – 7pm: Steer and Heifer Junior Invitational Arrivals, Multipurpose Bldg.
Friday, October 14th:
- 8am- 12pm: Steer and Heifer Jr. Invitational Arrivals, Multipurpose Bldg.
- 8am: Junior Swine Showmanship (8th-Preclub), New South Arena following Showmanship Junior Breeding Gilt Show, New South Arena
- 10am – 4:30pm: GNF Barrel Blast, Perdue Arena
- 10am – 8pm: Llamas Arrive, Horse Barn #1
- 10am – 12pm: Junior Invitational Check In/ Weigh In (Steer Classifying), Practice Ring 3
- 2pm: Open/ Junior Dairy Shows (Classes 1-9), Foster Rhodes Arena
- 2pm: Junior Invitational Showmanship (4th – 12th), Sutherland Arena
- 6pm: Opening Ceremonies (NBHA), Perdue Arena
Saturday, October 15th:
- 8am: Junior Market Hog Show, New South Arena
- 8am: Llama Show (Performance), Covered Horse Arena
- 8:30am: Rabbit & Cavy Show, Multipurpose Bldg.
- 8:30am: Livestock Judging Contest, Sutherland Arena
- 10am – 12pm: GNF Barrel Blast (Practice), Perdue Arena
- 10am: Junior Dairy Showmanship, Foster Rhodes Arena
- 1pm: Opening Ceremonies (NBHA), Perdue Arena
- 1pm: Junior Invitational Market Beef Show, Sutherland Arena
- 2pm: Open/ Junior Dairy Shows (Classes 10 – 24), Foster Rhodes Arena
Sunday, October 16th:
- 8am: Georgia Grown Hog Show, New South Arena
- TBD: Cowboy Church, Perdue Avenue
- 9am: Llama Show (Halter), Covered Horse Arena
- 9am: Junior Invitational Heifer Show, Sutherland Arena
- 11am: GNF Barrel Blast Finals, Perdue Arena
Everyday, October 6th- 16th:
- All Day: Rabbit/Cavy Exhibits, Multipurpose Building
The Georgia National Fair Information
The Georgia National Fair Rentals
- Wheelchair (Regular or Oversized) – $25
- Scooter – $60
- Stroller – $11
- Double Stroller – $17
- Wagon – $17
Rentals are available at North, South, East and West Gates, and unless otherwise noted, rentals are good for the entire day. To reserve a rental it is advised to call (888) 441-7575.
Ride Requirements
All Children under 36″ may ride the following without an adult:
- Dizzy Dragon
- Jumpin Jumbos
- Mini Carousel
- Wiggle Wurm
- Magic Bus
- Bumble Bees
- Mini Tea Cups
Kiddie Ride Requirements
- Boot Camp Challenge: 44″ Minimum / 80″ Maximum
- Bumble Bees: 36″ Minimum
- Circus Train: 36″ Minimum
- Delta Force: 44″ Minimum / 80″ Maximum
- Dizzy Dragon: 36″ Minimum
- Flying Tigers: 36″ Minimum
- Hero Zone: 36″- 42″ with Adult or 42″+ without Adult
- Hot Wheelz: 42″ – 48″ as Passenger or 48″+ as a Driver
- Ice Palace: 36″ – 42″ with Adult or 42″+ without Adult
- Jumping Jumbo: 36″ Minimum
- Kite Flyer: 42″ Minimum and 3 Years and Older
- Magic Bus: 36″ Minimum
- Mini Carousel: 30″ Minimum
- Mini Tea Cups: 36″ Minimum
- Mini Wave Swinger: 42″ Minimum for Outside Seat, 36″ Minimum for Inside Seat
- Nascar Speeway: 36″ Minimum
- Ride Your Dragon: 36″ – 42″ with Adult, 42″ Minimum without Adult
- Rock n Roll Funhouse: 36″ Unless with Adult
- Rio Grande Train: 30″ – 36″ with Adult and 3 Years and Older or 42″ without Adult
- Sky Race: 36″ Minimum
- Snowball Express: 36″ – 42″ with Adult or 42″ without Adult
- Tug Boats: 36″ – 42″ Minimum or 42″ without Adult
- Wacky Mouse: 36″ – 42″ with Adult or 42″ without Adult
- Wiggle Wurm: 36″ unless with Adult
Adult Ride Requirements
- Air Race: 48″ Minimum
- Artic Blast: 42″ – 48″ Minimum with Adult or 48″ without Adult
- Century Wheel: 42″ – 54″ Minimum with Adult or 54″ without Adult, No Single Riders
- Crazy Outback: 42″ Minimum
- Enterprise: 42″ – 48″ with Adult, 48″ Minimum without Adult
- Euro Bumper Cars: 42″ – 48″ Minimum as Passenger, 48″ Minimum as Driver
- Fire Ball: 48″ Minimum
- Fun Factory: 36″ – 42″ with Adult or 42″ Minimum without Adult
- Galaxy Coaster: 48″ – 51″ Minimum with Adult or 51″ Minimum without Adult
- Giant Wheel: 42″ – 54″ Minimum with Adult or 54″ without Adult, No Single Riders
- Grand Carousel: 36″ Minimum with Adult in Chariot or 42″ Minimum without Adult, 200 LB Limit
- Haunted Mansion: 36″ or More Unless with Adult
- Indy 500: 42″ – 48″ with Adult or 48″ Minimum without Adult
- Magic Maze: 36″ or More Unless with Adult
- Merry Go Round: 36″ Minimum with Adult in Chariot or 42″ Minimum without Adult, 200 LB Limit
- Orbiter: 48″ Minimum
- Pharoah’s Fury: 48″ Minimum
- Rock n Roll: 36″ or More Unless with Adult
- Scooters: 42″ – 48″ Minimum as Passenger or 48″ Minimum as Driver
- Sizzler: 42″ – 52″ Minimum with Adult or 52″ Minimum without Adult
- Sky Flyer: 42″ – 48″ Minimum with Adult or “48” Minimum without Adult
- Speed: 48″ Minimum
- Stinger: 52″ Minimum
- Starship: 42″ – 48″ Minimum with Adult or “48” Minimum without Adult
- Super Himalaya: 48″ with Adult or 52″ without Adult
- Super Fun Slide: 36″ – 42″ with Adult or 42″ Minimum without Adult
- Super Slide: 36″ – 42″ with Adult or 42″ Minimum without Adult
- Surf City: 42″ – 48″ with Adult or 48″ without Adult
- Tango: 55″ or More
- Tidal Wave: 42″ Minimum
- Tilt A Whirl: 46″ Minimum
- Tornado: 42″ – 48″ Minimum with Adult or 48″ Minimum without Adult
- Wild Claw: 48″ Minimum or 77″ Maximum
- Wild Mouse: 42″ – 48″ Minimum with Adult or 48″ Minimum without Adult
- YOYO: 42″ Minimum
- Zero Gravity: 42″ Minimum with Adult or 77″ Maximum
- Zipper: 48″ Minimum
For more information about the Georgia National Fair information contact the event staff at:
General Questions: Lori Dunn, Receptionist, (478) 987-3247
Commercial Sales & Rentals: Ashley Brown, Commercial Sales Director, (478) 988-6512
Box Office & Ticketing: Joyce Mann, Box Office Manager, (478) 988-6437 or Ticket Purchasing, (478) 987-3247
Horse & Livestock Rentals: Michael Tsusaki, Program Coordinator & Rentals, (478) 988-6523 or Shavings Office (478) 224-3938
Sponsorship & Special Programs: Maggie Lane, (478) 988-6483
Mailing Address: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry Georgia
Telephone Numbers: Main – (478) 987-3247, Toll Free (GA Only) – (800) 987-3247, Main Fax- (478) 987-7218
The information herein is deemed reliable, and is provided as a service. It is recommended that anyone seeking additional information or clarification contact the Georgia National Fair directly.
