The North Georgia State Fair will return to Marietta in the fall of 2021! It opens on Thursday, September 23rd and runs through Sunday, October 3rd. And, like always, we’ll be giving you all the info you need to save money on admission and rides.
If you remember, last year’s event was drastically altered and it became a drive-thru food event called Taste of the Fair.
The info below is from the 2019 Fair — but it will give you an idea of what to expect in 2021, and we will update as new info becomes available.
The concert line-up is to be announced on June 4, 2021.
Remember, your admission ticket includes access to concerts and other 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. (We have an event schedule below!)
Here’s a rundown of all the regular prices:
- Adult admission (includes anyone over the age of 10) is $7
- Children 10 and under are FREE
- Parking is $5
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, that feature unlimited rides as low as $15.
The North Georgia State Fair takes place at Jim R. Miller Park, located at 2245 Callaway Road SW in Marietta.
North Georgia State Fair Hours:
(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.
Advance purchase discount
If you buy now, you can save a few bucks. Advance tickets, when purchased before opening day on September 19th, are just $5.
PLUS, you can get a book of 21 ride tickets for just $11, when you buy online in advance.
The good news? There doesn’t seem to be added ticket fees when you buy online.
Buy admission and ride tickets here.
WSB-TV’s half-price admission coupon
Thanks to good old Channel 2 for this great discount!
You can download a half-price admission coupon here.
What’s not clear is if the coupon applies to every member in your group, or if each person needs a coupon.
O’Reilly Auto Parts half-price admission deal
You can buy half-price admission tickets in person at any O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Metro Atlanta.
The discount is available through September 29th.
Find an O’Reilly Auto Parts store near you.
Opening Day FREE admission deal
Thursday, September 19th is opening day, and the Fair is open from 4 p.m. till 11 p.m.
During those hours, you can enter for FREE (remember the $5 parking fee, though).
What’s more, $20 per person will buy you an unlimited ride wristband on this day.
Daily deals and live entertainment schedule
The North Georgia State Fair has a different deal nearly every day. Browse the discounts below and plan your visit for a day that suits your budget. Note that concerts take place in a covered arena, rain or shine!
- Thursday, September 19th — Opening Day
$20 for unlimited rides (per person)
FREE admission for all
- Friday, September 20th — Heroes Day
$25 for unlimited rides (per person)
FREE admission for senior citizens (55 and older)
FREE admission for all active, reserve, or retired military
FREE admission for law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders
** valid ID required for these discounts
CONCERT: Jeremy Camp at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, September 21 — Family Fun Day
$30 for unlimited rides when you buy a pass between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (the pass is good till close)
FREE admission and free rides from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. only
CONCERT: Mitchell Tenpenny at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, September 22
From 12:30 to 2 p.m., free admission and free rides for kids who have the ticket that was distributed in schools
$1 off admission when you bring a church bulletin
FREE admission for kids 12 and under
(no unlimited ride deal today!)
- Monday, September 23rd
$15 for unlimited rides (per person)
Live entertainment: Pebblebrook School of Performing Arts
- Tuesday, September 24th — $2 Tuesday
$2 Parking — $2 Admission — $2 Rides — $2 Food Bites
Special Populations Night
- Wednesday, September 25th
$20 for unlimited rides (per person)
CONCERT: Lee Brice at 8 p.m.
- Thursday, September 26th — College Night
$20 for unlimited rides (per person)
FREE admission with valid college ID
CONCERT: Tyler Farr at 8 p.m.
- Friday, September 27th
$25 for unlimited rides (per person)
One free admission with donation of 7 non-perishable, non-expired canned food items
CONCERT: Lanco at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, September 28th — Superior Plumbing Family Fun Day
$30 for unlimited rides (per person)
Free admission and free rides from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
One free admission with donation of 7 non-perishable, non-expired canned food items
CONCERT: Caleb Lee Hutchinson at 7 p.m.
CONCERT: Travis Denning at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, September 29th
From 12:30 to 2 p.m., free admission and free rides for kids who have the ticket that was distributed in schools
One free admission with donation of 7 non-perishable, non-expired canned food items
(no unlimited ride deal today!)
More fall fun around metro Atlanta:
Would love the chance to go to the fair with my kids before the doctor’s take both of my kidney’s out I am on dialysis now and soon will not be able to enjoy something so fun. I am in need of a kidney but I would like the chance just one last time, Thank you so much.
What if your child school did not give out coupons for today
I would like to take my cousin’s daughter to the fair on sunday the 30th. She never gets to do anything but i can’t afford the prices could you please help me make a little girls dream come true. Thank You
I’m taking 7 of my Grandbabies to the fair September 29…ages…4,5,7,9,10,14,16….what kind of deal can I get for unlimited rides. This is an important date for me because I will be undergoing major surgery October 12th for complications from colon cancer. I want to make memories for them and me. Please help me make this special for us. Thank you and God bless.
Where do you get the coupons for the kids to ride free on Sunday? My kids are not in school.
Thanks Linda