What to know before you go to the North Georgia State Fair in Marietta, from the organizer’s own pages. The 2026 North Georgia State Fair is September 24-October 4, 2026 at Jim R. Miller Park, 1345 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008; it has now ended.
Dates come live from our calendar; hours, prices and rules are as the organizer last published them. Every fact below was read on the cited official page and checked ; anything we could not read is listed under What We Could Not Confirm instead of guessed.
| What to know | Source |
|---|---|
| The 2026 North Georgia State Fair is September 24-October 4, 2026 at Jim R. Miller Park, 1345 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008; it has now ended. | northgeorgiastatefair.com |
| Gate admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors 55+ with ID, and free for children 10 and under; parking is free. | northgeorgiastatefair.com |
| Only clear bags and security-checked diaper bags are allowed in the fair. | northgeorgiastatefair.com |
Next Dates On Our Calendar
No upcoming dates for this festival are on our calendar right now. The organizer's last published dates are in the section below; we add new dates when they are posted.
Dates and Hours
- September 24-October 4, 2026. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- No entry after 9:00 PM Sunday-Thursday and after 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
Admission and Tickets
- Admission $15.00; seniors (55+ with ID) $10.00; children 10 and under free. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- Half-price tickets ($7.50) sold at Metro Atlanta O’Reilly Auto Parts, Sept 1 through Oct 4. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- Ride tickets $1.25 each; 21 for $20, 55 for $50, 120 for $100. Pay-One-Price specials $25 to $35 by day. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
Parking and Getting There
- Parking: Free. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- KSU Big Owl shuttles run from Cobb Safety Village; Mon-Fri from 6:00 PM, Sat-Sun from 4:00 PM until closing. Uber and Lyft pick-up is also at Cobb Safety Village. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- From I-75 take Windy Hill Road (Exit 260) west about five miles, right on Austell Road, left on County Services Parkway, left on Al Bishop Drive. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
What to Expect
- Over 40 rides on the James H. Drew Exposition midway. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- Family attractions and fair food. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
Rules to Know
- No outside food or coolers, except items for infants, allergies or special dietary needs; one sealed water bottle each. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- Backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, oversized purses and printed plastic bags are not allowed. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- Admission and ride tickets accept cash, card or tap-to-pay; most vendors take both. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
- Under 17 not admitted without a parent after 6 PM. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
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FAQ
How much does the fair cost?
$15.00 admission, $10.00 seniors 55+ with ID, children 10 and under free; parking free. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
Can I bring a cooler?
No, with exceptions for infant, allergy or special dietary needs. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
Can I bring a backpack?
No. Only clear bags and security-checked diaper bags. (northgeorgiastatefair.com)
What We Could Not Confirm
- Daily opening and closing hours on the organizer site: not on fetched pages (only entry cutoffs).
- Pet policy: not found.
- FAQ text conflicts with ticket page on Pay-One-Price ($23.95) and online discount; ticket page prices used.
- Ticket page does not state the year; copyright 2026.
How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on . Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.
Sources
Hank Whitlock is the pen name of the It's Georgia editor. Every guide is built around the questions a busy family actually asks before a trip: how long is the drive, what does parking cost, can the stroller make it, are dogs allowed. Details are checked against official park, city, and venue sources, and each guide shows the date it was last updated.
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