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October 30, 2026

Chattooga County FFA Pig Show And Auction Scheduled For November 9

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Months of hard work and dedication by Chattooga County FFA and 4-H students will culminate next month with the annual Pig Show and Auction, scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.

October 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga FFA Students Attend National Convention In Indianapolis

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Members of the Chattooga County FFA chapter have spent the past several days in Indianapolis, Indiana, participating in the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo, joining tens of thousands of agricultural education students from across the United States.

October 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Eleven Chattooga County Students Head To National FFA Convention In Indianapolis

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Eleven students from Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School are on their way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.

The students will join thousands of FFA members from across the country for the annual event, which begins Wednesday, October 21, and continues through Saturday, October 24.

The National FFA Organization expects more than 70,000 students, agricultural educators, advisors and supporters to attend this year’s convention.

The four-day event will feature leadership workshops, educational sessions, agricultural career exhibits, competitions and opportunities for students to connect with fellow FFA members from across the United States.

Students will also have opportunities to explore more than 350 career paths in agriculture and related industries through the National FFA Expo.

The convention is one of the largest annual gatherings of agricultural education students in the country, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about agricultural careers and celebrate achievements in FFA programs.

The eleven students representing Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School will have an opportunity to bring new experiences and ideas back to their local FFA chapters.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Young Farmers Taking Orders For BBQ Lunch Fundraiser

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The Chattooga County Young Farmers are taking orders for an upcoming BBQ lunch fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s scholarship fund.

BBQ plates will be available on Friday, October 16, and organizers are asking those interested in purchasing a meal to place their orders in advance.

The Young Farmers say all proceeds from the BBQ lunch will go toward the scholarship fund, which helps support local students as they continue their education.

Orders can be placed through an online Google form provided by the Chattooga County Young Farmers.

The fundraiser is another way the organization supports agricultural education and young people in the community while giving local residents an opportunity to enjoy a BBQ lunch and contribute to a worthwhile cause.

Additional information about pickup and ordering is available through the Chattooga County Young Farmers Facebook page.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Opens Friday In Calhoun

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Another longtime Northwest Georgia fall tradition gets underway this week as the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair opens Friday in Gordon County.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunday Brings Final Day Of 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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The 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair wraps up Sunday, but there will still be a full afternoon and evening of activities before the gates close on this year’s fair.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Saturday At The Fair Packed With Livestock Shows, Poultry Auction And Live Music

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Today is expected to be one of the busiest days of the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, with a full Saturday schedule featuring livestock competitions, the popular poultry show and auction, demonstrations, carnival rides, fair food and two live bands.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Friday At The Fair Features Military Night, Livestock, Demonstrations And Live Country Music

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The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair moves into its second night today with a full Friday schedule featuring carnival rides, agricultural events, demonstrations and live music.

The fairgrounds will be open from 5 PM until 11 PM today. Friday is Military Night, with active-duty and retired military personnel receiving free gate admission with military identification. Regular admission is $5, children four and younger are admitted free, and unlimited-ride armbands are $30. Concerts and scheduled fair events are included with gate admission.

Agriculture takes center stage beginning at 5:30 PM with the 4-H and FFA Junior Market Lamb Show. Local young people will bring their livestock projects into the show ring as the fair continues its emphasis on agriculture and the work of Chattooga County’s 4-H and FFA members.

Also at 5:30 PM, the Demonstration Kitchen will feature Stacie Marshall of Mountain Mama Farms demonstrating how to make beeswax lip balm. At 7 PM, Rebecca Thomas with UGA Extension Chattooga will present Using Herbs to Create a Variety of Flavor, showing how different herbs can change the flavor profile of the same ingredients. Free tastings are included with that demonstration.

Friday night’s featured musical entertainment begins at 9 PM with Babe’s Bayou. The North Georgia band specializes in the country music of the 1980s and ’90s and has shared stages over the years with performers including Shenandoah, Luke Bryan, Sammy Kershaw and Doug Stone. Fair officials encourage those attending the concert to bring a folding chair.

Fairgoers can also enjoy the midway rides and games, fair food, agricultural and Blue Ribbon exhibits and other attractions throughout the evening.

The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair continues through Sunday at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville. Saturday’s hours are 2 PM until 11 PM, with the fair wrapping up Sunday from 2 PM until 9 PM.

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Agricultural Fair Opens Today

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The wait is over for one of Chattooga County’s biggest annual events, as the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair opens this afternoon in Summerville.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Livestock Shows Put Agriculture At Center Stage At Chattooga County Fair

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The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair opens Thursday, and while the rides, music, food and entertainment are popular attractions, agriculture has always been at the heart of the fair.