The North Georgia State Fair returns to Marietta in the fall of 2025! It opens on Thursday, September 18th and runs through Sunday, September 28th.

The 2025 Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever — with live music, petting barns, flower shows, fair food, and one of the largest carnival midways in the U.S. 

Thrill-seekers can look forward to rides like the Wildcat Rollercoaster, Georgia Mountain Lift, and the Mega Slide.

Live entertainment in a covered grandstand is FREE with admission — including Lady Houdini, the Zerbini Family Circus, puppet shows, a hypnotist show, and more.

Note: There is a clear bag policy in effect.
There is an exception for parents with diaper bags, which may be subject to search.
Shop for clear bags here (affiliate link)

We have all the fair details right here, along with a long list of FREE admission days and ride discounts — including College Night, $2 Tuesday, Family Fun Days, and more.

Check out our complete guide to fall festivals and fairs!

Remember, your fair admission ticket includes access to a variety of live entertainment, with no additional event charge. So even a regular price ticket is a pretty good bargain, especially if you plan your visit around entertainment that you’ll really enjoy.

Here’s a rundown of all the regular admission prices:

• Adult admission (anyone over 10) —  $15 at the gate (see discounts below)
• Online advance tickets (see info below) — just $10
• Children 10 and under are FREE
• Seniors (55+) $10
• Parking is FREE this year, according to the website

That said, ride tickets at the carnival midway can cost you a small fortune — ride tickets are regularly $1.25 each, and each ride takes more than one ticket. But you can buy in bulk for substantial savings. Regular price ride ticket options include:

• $20 for a book of 21 ride tickets
• $50 for a book of 55 ride tickets
• $100 for a book of 120 ride tickets

NOTE that there are daily deals listed below, which feature unlimited rides as low as $25.

The North Georgia State Fair takes place at Jim R. Miller Park, located at 2245 Callaway Road SW in Marietta.

Know before you go

Youth Attendance Policy:
After 6 p.m each day, no individual under the age of 17 will be allowed admission without a parent being present.

Clear Bag Policy:
Clear Bags may not exceed 12”x6”x12.” One-gallon resealable clear plastic freezer bags are allowed. You may also bring a small clutch purse that’s not clear if it is no larger than 4.5”x 6.5”. Diaper bags are allowed but may be searched.

Gate Entry Policy:
No fair entry Sunday – Thursday after 9 p.m., and Friday – Saturday after 10 p.m.

North Georgia State Fair Hours in 2025

See the daily deals and special activities for each date below.

Monday through Thursday
4:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Friday
4:00 p.m. to midnight

Saturday
10:00 a.m. to midnight

Sunday
12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

​Visit the North Georgia State Fair website

How to save money at the North GA State Fair

There are daily deals for admission and rides, as well as coupons and other discounts.

Advance purchase Pay-One-Price ride ticket

In 2025, there is a more affordable way to enjoy the fair.
You can buy a Pay One Price ride ticket anytime between now and September 18, 2024. It costs $23.95 online.

The new ticket can be used any day of the fair — even on a day when a ride wristband normally costs $35. (This means there are bigger savings on weekends, when ride wristbands cost more.)

Note that the new ride ticket does NOT include the $10 admission fee.
After fees, the ticket comes to $26.19.
Buy it here

WSB-TV’s half-price admission coupon

We don’t yet have details on this for 2025, but it’s been a standard promotion for several years.

O’Reilly Auto Parts half-price admission deal

This year, you can buy half-price admission tickets in person at any O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Metro Atlanta.
Find an O’Reilly Auto Parts store near you.

The Groupon deal

Not yet active for 2025 — we will update with the details when it is!