52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival Returns To Summerville October 3

One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions returns next month as the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival takes over Dowdy Park on Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 7 PM.

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Finster Fest Continues Today At Paradise Garden

Finster Fest continues today at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Pennville, giving visitors one more opportunity to enjoy one of Chattooga County’s signature annual events.

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Finster Fest Returns To Paradise Garden This Weekend

Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Pennville will welcome visitors from across the region this weekend for Finster Fest 2026, a two-day celebration of art, music, food and the legacy of renowned folk artist Howard Finster.

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Sunday Brings Final Day Of 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Four Nights Of Live Music Coming To The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

Country favorites, Southern rock, classic rock and the unmistakable harmonies associated with one of country music’s legendary country and gospel  groups will all be part of the musical entertainment at the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

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Rain Chances Could Impact Chattooga County Agricultural Fair Later This Week

The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair opens later this week, and while temperatures are looking fairly typical for late August, fairgoers may want to keep an eye on the forecast as showers and thunderstorms could affect portions of the four-day event.

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Three Generations Of The Statler Brothers Family Legacy Coming To Chattooga County Fair

Fans of classic country music will have a unique opportunity at this year’s Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, when The Statler Experience takes the stage Sunday, August 30th at 6 PM.

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Guy Penrod Unable To Appear At Chattooga County Fair; The Statler Experience To Perform

The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair has announced a major change to its Sunday night entertainment lineup, as Guy Penrod will be unable to perform due to illness.

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