2018 Kiwanis Fair Tab

2018 KIWANIS

COWETA COUNTY FAIR Presented by

SEPTEMBER 21 – 30, 2018 275 Pine Road • Newnan, GA

www.cowetacountyfair.org

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Monday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Fridays: 5:00 PM – Midnight Saturdays: Noon – Midnight SundayS: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM CHECK SIGNS SHOW TIMES Dewayne’s Magical Balloons Show

Food Court

Gypsy Rattle-Can Spray Paint Artist

Midway

Rust & Flame Blacksmith

Fruit Stand Sam’s Path

Exotic Petting Zoo

Midway Showcase Southeastern Reptile Rescue

Midway Annex

Torres Family Circus

Midway

Wood-B-Creations Woodcarver

Midway

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fri., Sept. 21

SUN., SEPT. 23

7:30 p.m. – Capo3 – Walker Horne Stage

2:00–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits on Display- Exhibit Hall 2:00 p.m. – K-9 Club Dog ShowAg Building 2:30 p.m – Gingerbread House Decorating – Exhibit Hall 5:30 p.m. – Youth Cake Decorating Contest – Exhibit Hall 7:00–9:00 p.m. – Open Poultry Check-out

sat., Sept. 22 Noon–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits- Exhibit Hall 2:00–5:00 p.m. – Old Fashioned Family Games – Lawn in front of Walker Horne Stage 2:00 p.m. – Scarecrow Contest – Livestock Arena 4:00 p.m.– Police K-9 Demo – Livestock Arena 4:00 pm – Donald White the Science Guy – Exhibit Hall 4:00–6:00 p.m. – Ask the Master Gardener Booth – Lawn in front of Walker Horne Stage 5:00–9:00 p.m. – 4-H Horse Show – Horse Arena 6:00 p.m. – Lumberjack/Lumberjill Contest – Livestock Arena 7:30 p.m. – Daniel Williams Band – Walker Horne Stage Tailgate Station – Exhibit Building & Fruit Stand

MON., Sept. 24 5:00–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits on Display – Exhibit Hall 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Rabbit Show – Livestock Arena

TUES., Sept. 25 4:00–8:00 p.m. – 4-H Goat Show Check-in – Ag Building 5:00–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits on Display – Exhibit Building 5:30 p.m. – Chicken-n-Dressing – Livestock Arena 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Poultry Games & Awards – Livestock Arena 7:00 p.m. – 4-H Poultry Showmanship – Ag Building

WED., Sept. 26 5:00–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits on Display – Exhibit Hall 6:30 p.m. – 4-H Goat Show – Livestock Arena

THURS., SEPT. 27 5:00–10:00 p.m.– Individual Exhibits on Display – Exhibit Hall 6:00 p.m. – Youth Pumpkin Decorating – Exhibit Hall

FRI., Sept. 28 5:00–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits on Display – Exhibit Hall 6:30 p.m. – Showmanship Sweepstakes – Livestock Arena 8:00 p.m. – Kris Youmans Band – Walker Horne Stage

SAT., SEPT. 29 6:00 p.m. – Cattlemen’s Cook-off Exhibit Hall 7:30 p.m. – Open Mic Atlanta – Walker Horne Stage Tailgate Station – Exhibit Hall & Fruit Stand

SUN., SEPT. 30 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Poultry Pick-up – Ag Building 2:00–6:00 p.m. – Animal Exhibit Pick-up – Livestock Arena/Ag Building 2:00–6:00 p.m.– Exhibit Pick-up – Exhibit Hall

SAT., SEPT. 29 Noon–10:00 p.m. – Individual Exhibits on Display – Exhibit Hall 2:00 p.m. – Rabbit Agility Competition – Ag Building 2:00–5:00 p.m. – Old Fashioned Family Games – Lawn in front of Walker Horne Stage

2018

Coweta County Fair

Serving the Children of the World

For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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WELCOME TO THE KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR As the Chairman of the Kiwanis Coweta Fair, I want to invite and encourage you to attend this year’s Fair.

My grandchildren range from 8 to 15 years old, and every year they ask, “How many times can we go to the fair this year?” And every year I say, “As many times as your mother will let you.” Then they ask, “How many friends may I bring?”

I can tell you the price of $25 for a mega pass is small price to pay to see the joy on their face and hear the stories they tell.

This year, we have enlarged the midway walkways, and several new rides will be introduced. I promise you will be impressed with the rides on the midway.

If you like to see the all of the contest entries of people trying to win Blue Ribbons, this year’s display will be the best you have seen in years. The Coweta 4-H and County Agent, Stephanie Butcher, are producing one of the best Blue Ribbon Fairs ever.

If you did not see the blacksmith,

Rust and Flame, last year, you are in for a real treat. If you have never touched a snake, you are in luck; Southeast Reptile Rescue will be back to teach the difference between safe and unsafe snakes.

I want to thank the County Commissioners for being our partners. We could not put on the Fair without their help. You will not find a cleaner, better maintained, better landscaped and family-friendly fairground anywhere close by. Sheriff Yeager, and his staff, will again be there in full force to ensure everyone is on their best manners.

If you accidentally drop trash on the ground, a Boy Scout will be there to pick it up. If you are hungry, the 4-H Club and the Boy Scouts have concession stands to feed you Bring the family to the Fair. If you are not glad you did, just let me know.

-Gary T. Welden Chairman of the Fair

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For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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Pre-register by Friday, September 14, 2018

LUMBERJACK LUMBERJILL

FAMILY SCARECROW CONTEST

CO M P E T I T I O N

When: Sat., Sept. 22 • Where: Livestock Arena • Begins: 2:00 p.m.

GENERAL RULES: 1)

This is a family competition – limit 4 members; at least one must be a youth under the age of 18. Only one scarecrow per entry – NO MULTIPLES.

2) T-form approx. 5 ft. in height with an arm span of 3 ft. will be provided.

Some preparations may be done prior to contest (e.g., decorating scarecrow’s head), but scarecrow must be assembled using t-form as the skeleton. Hay will be furnished for stuffing the scarecrow.

3) Old clothes may be used, but purchased costumes are PROHIBITED. Scarecrows should be creative, mischievous, or humorous; frightening entries will be disqualified. No weapons or items that could be used as weapons are allowed. Items around the base should be limited due to relocation.

4) Scarecrows may be displayed outside after contest and accessible to the public. Decorations should be weather-resistant. THE FAIR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY ITEMS USED IN DISPLAY.

5) Use of dried, non-perishable ag products such as gourds, dried corn, peanuts, etc should be used. Fleshy products that may spoil should not be used.

6) Electricity will not be available. Nothing may be permanently attached to the scarecrow frame; no permanent modifications may be made to frame.

7) All entries will be on display during the remainder of the fair. All decorating materials must be picked up after the fair on Sunday, September 30th between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. Any materials remaining after that time will be discarded. THE T-FRAME IS THE PROPERTY OF THE NEWNAN KIWANIS CLUB AND MAY NOT LEAVE THE FAIRGROUNDS. 8) Entries will be judged on creativity and originality (20 points), use of plant materials (20 points), degree of difficulty (20 points), observation of rules (20 points), and overall appearance (20 points).

9) Contest is limited to a maximum of twenty (20) entries. Entries are first come, first served and application must be received by September 14, 2018.

10) Time limit for contest will be 30 minutes.

PRIZES FOR FAMILY GROUP:

1st PlacE: $30 & Ribbon • 2nd PlacE: $25 & Ribbon • 3rd PlacE: $20 & Ribbon

YO U T H C R E AT I V E

When: Sat., Sept. 22 • Where: Livestock Arena Register: 6:00 p.m. • Begins: 7:00 p.m.

A fun, exciting favorite returns as contestants compete in sawing, log rolling, pulpwood tossing and pole climbing. Don’t miss this one. Come cheer on your favorite or better yet, join the fun and see if you can become Lumberjack or Lumberjill of the Year! Coordinated by the Georgia Forestry Commission.

GENERAL RULES 1) This contest is open to adult men & women only (16+ years).

2) Competitors are required to sign a harmless agreement prior to competing.

3) Winners of each event will be assigned points as follows: 1st place - 5 points; 2nd place - 3 points; 3rd place - 1 point.

4) The order of events will be as follows: MEN’S DIVISION WOMEN’S DIVISION a) Crosscut Saw - One Man a) Crosscut Saw - One Woman b) Log Roll b) Log Roll c) Pulpwood Toss c) Pulpwood Toss d) Pole Climbing d) Pole Climbing 5) The Lumberjack/Lumberjill with the most points at the end of the competition will win the Lumberjack/Lumberjill of the Year trophy and $100 in prize money.

PRIZES FOR EACH EVENT:

1st PlacE: $35 & Trophy • 2nd PlacE: $20 & Ribbon • 3rd PlacE: $10 & Ribbon

YO U T H

BIRTHDAY CAKE DECORATING

PUMPKIN DECORATING

When: Sun., Sept. 23 • Where: Exhibit Hall • CHECK-IN: 5:00 p.m. • Begins: 5:30 p.m.

When: Thurs., Sept. 27 • Where: Exhibit Hall • CHECK-IN: 5:30 p.m. • Begins: 6:00 p.m.

Contestants are given one hour to decorate a cake. Competitors provide their own baked cake, frosting and supplies needed to decorate. Entries are judged on appearance and decoration of the cake.

GENERAL RULES: 1) This contest is open only to children in grades K-12.

2) Contestants will design a baked cake based on the following: • Cakes do not have to be baked from scratch. Using a box mix is allowed, but the cake must be baked by the contestant, not store bought.

• Cakes can be any shape (round or square), but cannot be any larger than a 9” x 13” baking pan size. No more than two layers will be allowed (for practical reasons).

• The judges will judge the appearance and decoration of the cake.

• Contestants must bring cake baked and all the supplies needed to decorate.

4) Time limit will be 1 (one) hour.

5) All judging decisions are final and shall be based on the following criteria: • Creativity of cake design – 35% • Technique – 15% • Appearance – 35% • Use of materials 15% 6) In case of a tie, tied entries will be re-judged in accordance with the above criteria to determine a final winner.

Age Groups: K – 3rd Grade • 4th – 6th Grade 7th – 9th Grade • 7th – 9th Grade

PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP:

1st PlacE: $25 & Rosette • 2nd PlacE: $20 & Rosette 3rd PlacE: $15 & Rosette

GENERAL RULES: 1) This contest is open to any youth grades Pre-K through 12th.

2) Pre-registration is required by Sept. 14, 2018. Only 10 entries per age group will be accepted.

3) Pumpkins will be provided by Newnan Kiwanis Club, Inc. 4) All decorating must be done by the competitor and during the allotted time.

5) Contestants can decorate with paint or other supplies. All paint and supplies must be brought by the contestant.

6) No carving or altering of the pumpkin.

7) Use of purchased or pre-made decorating kits is prohibited.

8) Electricity will not be available.

9) Pumpkins will be on display after the contest and accessible to the public. The Fair is not responsible for loss or damage to any items used in display.

10) Decorated pumpkins must be picked up after the fair on

Sunday, September 30th between 2:00 and 6:00 pm. Any materials remaining after that time will be discarded.

11) Decorating time limit will be 45 minutes.

12) Judging will take place immediately following competition.

13) Entries will be judged on creativity and originality (20 points), use of materials (20 points), degree of difficulty (20 points), observation of rules (20 points), and overall appearance (20 points).

Age Groups: Pre-K – 1st Grade • 2nd – 4th Grade 5th – 7th Grade • 8th – 12th Grade

PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP: 1st PlacE: $25 • 2nd PlacE: $20 3rd PlacE: $15

C AT T L E M E N ’S

GINGERBREAD HOUSE D E CO R AT I N G

STEAK COOK-OFF

When: Sun., Sept. 23 • Where: Exhibit Hall • CHECK-IN: 2:00 p.m. • Begins: 2:30 p.m.

When: Sat., Sept. 29 • Where: Pavilion behind Exhibit Hall • Begins: 6:00 p.m.

Youth are provided with plain gingerbread houses, frosting and candy decorations. Contestants are given 30 minutes to decorate their gingerbread house and then are judged on creativity and quality of work.

Age Groups: Pre-K – 1st Grade • 2nd – 4th Grade • 5th – 7th Grade

PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP:

1st PlacE: $25 • 2nd PlacE: $20 • 3rd PlacE: $15

(Coordinators: Tabetha & Gene Quick. Direct questions to 678-776-1859 or tquick@midgadoors.com)

Competitors ages 10+ are given an hour and a half to prepare and cook a steak. Steaks are judged on taste, ease of preparation and appearance. Flat Iron steaks are provided. All other ingredients and supplies are the responsibility of the competitor.

Participant must provide his/ her own grill for the competition.

Prizes

Awarded by a representative of the Coweta County Cattlemen’s Association, in the form of a check and a ribbon, immediately following judging are:

1st PLACE: $250 & Ribbon • 2nd PLACE: $150 & Ribbon • 3rd PLACE: $100 & Ribbon

For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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All exhibits in Agriculture, Art, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Photography, and Preserved Foods, check-in on: Sunday, September 16th – 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 17th – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18th – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Premiums will be paid out to 1st - 3rd place Division winners.

1st – 3rd place

Winners in each Class will be awarded ribbons only.

All Horticulture exhibits will be checked in at the fairgrounds’ Exhibit Hall on:

EXHIBIT PREMIUM SCHEDULE:

Monday, September 24th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Adult premiums per Division are: 1st - $25; 2nd - $15; 3rd - $10.

Youth Premiums per Division are: 1st - $15; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $5.

Departmental award premiums:

All Educational/OTHER Booths check-in on: Monday, September 17th – 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18th – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 19th – 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Other departmental awards are:

Exhibitors will be assigned ONE Exhibitor Number for ALL entries in the fair.

Booths must be ready for judging by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19th and will be on display to the public from September 21st through the close of the Fair.

Best in Department, $30.

It is possible for an exhibitor to win more than one award within a Division.

Art Dept., Essence of Agriculture Award - $15.

Photography Dept., Capturing Agriculture Award - $15.

Baked Goods Dept., Best Georgia Produce Recipe - $15.

One adult and one youth winner overall will be selected for each of these special awards.

For a complete list of individual exhibit categories, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org or the Coweta County Extension Office.

ART

PHOTOGRAPHY

Fine Art, Drawing, Painting

BAKED GOODS Breads, Cakes/Cupcakes/Tortes, Confections, Cookies, Pies

HANDICRAFTS Heritage Crafts, Heritage Textiles, Needlework & Sewing, Quilting, Hobbies

Black & White and Color Photography

AGRICULTURE Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs, Honey

HORTICULTURE Roses, Dahlias, Annuals, Perennials, Bulbous & Tuberous Rooted Plants, Herbs-Cut Specimen, House Plants-Cut Specimen, House Plants-Potted, Vines, Containers, Evergreen Trees & Shrubs, Deciduous Trees & Shrubs

PRESERVED FOODS Butters/Conserves/Marmalades/Preserves, Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Jams, Jellies, Pickled Fruits & Vegetables, Preserved Foods, Relishes, Sauces

For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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WELCOME TO THE KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR

Local agencies get their fair share

BY SUSAN MAYER DAVIS

Each year, multiple beneficiaries receive proceeds from the Kiwanis Coweta County Fair. L ast year, $180,000 was disbursed among 38 community agencies and organizations.

This year’s recipients are listed in the 2018 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair Book, available for viewing at cowetacountyfair.org. In return for the donation, recipients of county fair money give back through volunteer work, such as selling tickets or emptying trash at the fair.

The impact of the fair-generated donations on charitable organizations takes on many facets, depending on the organization, but the money raised by the Kiwanis Club stays in Coweta.

Some of the local agencies that benefit include:

ANGEL’S HOUSE: A safe haven for more than 220 children since 2004, Angel’s House was built by volunteers using community donations to shelter girls aged 13-18 who need emergency care after being in the foster care system. “The support of the Kiwanis has been exceptional,” says Board President Kelley Welden. “Because of their support, we can provide a loving home that, with the guidance of house parents, can provide the safety, structure and supervision that the girls don’t have at home.”

OTHER BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: • • • • • • • • •

Boy Scouts - Coweta District Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts - Local Bridging the Gap Community Outreach Christian City Children's Village CLICK ( Adult Literacy Program) Communities in Schools C.O.R.R.A.L. Coweta CASA, Inc. Coweta Community Foundation

SAMARITAN CLINIC: The Samaritan Clinic serves uninsured and medically underserved adults in Coweta County.

“The Newnan Kiwanis Club has faithfully and generously supported Coweta Samaritan Clinic since its inception in 2011,” says Executive Director Lou Graner.

“Their gift has enabled the clinic to provide high quality health care and compassionate support to more than 1,400 of our uninsured neighbors.”

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Coweta County 4-H Clubs Coweta County Special Olympics Coweta Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coweta STEM Institute Distinguished Young Women of Coweta County Family Patterns Matter Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes Helping Hands Holiday Dinner Meals on Wheels

THE FERST FOUNDATION: Ferst Readers is a nonprofit that prepares preschool children for reading and learning success.

Children registered for the Ferst Readers literacy program receive an age-appropriate book mailed to their home each month until their fifth birthday. Says Ann Camp of Ferst Foundation Newnan: “The grant from Kiwanis Newnan goes a long way toward providing books for the more than 2,700 preschool children in Coweta who get an early start in literacy through our gifts.”

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Newnan Carnegie Library Foundation Patrons of the Centre Puddle Jumpers Rutledge Center S.A.F.E. (School Drug Awareness Program) Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Stepping Stones University of West Georgia Foundation Summit Family YMCA Toys for Tots

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CHECK-IN DATES:

Thursday, September 20th • 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Open Show Poultry, Open Show Rabbits/Cavies, Educational Livestock/Animal Exhibits Monday, September 24th • 12:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Poultry Chain Poultry Tuesday, September 25th • 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

4-H Goats

SHOW DATES:

Friday, September 21st • Ag Building (Open to exhibitors only)

Open Poultry – 8:00 a.m. • Open Rabbit/Cavy – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 22nd • Horse Arena 4-H Horse – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, September 24th • Livestock Arena 4-H Rabbit Showmanship – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 25th • Ag Building 4-H Poultry Chain Show – 8:00 a.m. (Open to exhibitors only) 4-H Poultry Showmanship – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 26th • Livestock Arena 4-H Goat Show – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, September 28th • Livestock Arena Showmanship Sweepstakes – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 29th • Ag Building Rabbit Agility – 2:00 p.m.

CHECK-OUT DATES:

Sunday, September 23rd • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Open Show Poultry Sunday, September 30th • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Poultry Chain Poultry Sunday, September 30th • 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Open Show Rabbits/Cavies, 4-H Goats, Educational Livestock

For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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WELCOME TO THE KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR

Safety first NTH STAFF REPORTS

Safety is a top concern at the Coweta County Fair, according to Gary Welden with the Newnan Kiwanis Club.

Fair planners from the Kiwanis and the Coweta County Board of Commissioners—full partners in the event— make sure that everything from the integrity of the rides and food services to cleanliness of the venue and security of guests is at peak quality.

State Inspector Owen Bullard with the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office lives in Coweta and brings his grandchildren to the fair every year. He spends two days doing the inspections, according to Welden.

Bullard, who worked in the amusement field before he became a fire marshal inspector, inspects all of the rides and overall fair operations while county inspectors perform spot inspections.

“I pay close attention to the details,” said Bullard. “After all, my own grandchildren ride these rides.”

“You have a very safe fair,” Bullard added.

Primetime Amusements—the carnival company that provides rides, food and games for the Coweta Fair—also contracts with an independent company to provide maintenance and safety.

The presence of law enforcement ensures that fairgoers are safe exploring the grounds, said Walden.

If anyone sees anything that seems unsafe, it should be reported, said Weldon. “If you see it, you say something about it.”

“Our priorities are safety f irst, f a m i ly-f r iend ly enter t a i n ment a nd r a i si n g money to don at e to lo c a l or g a n i z at ion s ,” he a dde d .

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FAMILY FUN & GAMES

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Compete for Awards and join the fun with old-fashioned family games including sack races, horseshoe toss, corn hole, and more.

Sat., Sept. 22 & Sat., Sept. 28 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Lawn in front of Walker Horne Stage ANIMAL EXHIBITS • CHICKEN ‘N’ DRESSING & POULTRY GAMES • POLICE K-9 DEMO

EDUCATIONAL / COMMUNITY BOOTHS • DONALD WHITE, THE SCIENCE GUY

4-H ANIMAL EXHIBITS

Always a big hit for young and old alike!

Bring the family out to see a variety of animals including goats, miniature donkeys, miniature horses, llamas, rabbits, chickens, ducks, cattle and more!

Sept. 21 -29, from open until 9:00 p.m. • Agriculture Building For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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Save

by purchasing your Mega Pass online at

WWW.COWETACOUNTYFAIR.ORG

or by visiting any of the locations listed on the web site.

Monday – Thursday: 5:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Fridays: 5:00 P.M. – Midnight • Saturdays: Noon – Midnight Sundays: 2:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Exhibit Hall and Ag Building close at 10:00 P.M. nightly.

Animal Exhibits Close at 9:00 p.m. nightly through saturday, September 29.

GATE ADMISSION - $5.00 • RIDE ARMBANDS - $25 / $30 Friday Sept. 21

Save $10 if you redeem your pre-sale Mega Pass on this day.

Saturday Sept. 22

Save $10 if you redeem your pre-sale Mega Pass on this day.

Sunday Sept. 23

$25 Ride armbands valid 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Monday Sept. 24

Dr. Pepper Night Free entry with

Tuesday Sept. 25

$25.00 Ride armbands valid 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday Sept. 26

$25.00 Ride armbands valid 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Thursday Sept. 27

$25.00 Ride armbands valid 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday Sept. 29

Military Appreciation Day

Driving Directions FROM COLUMBUS (I-85 North) Take Exit

41. Turn left onto U.S. 27/29 North (toward Newnan). Turn left at the first intersection past Waffl e House (Pine Road). Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks.

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All active and retired military personnel admitted free with ID.

FROM ATLANTA (I-85 South) Take Exit 41.

Turn right onto U.S. 27/29 North (toward Newnan). Turn left at the first intersection past Waffl e House (Pine Road). Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks.

FROM NEWNAN, take U.S. 29/27 South

(Greenville Street). Turn right onto Pine Road at the intersection with Georgia Highway 16 East. Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks.

FROM HIGHWAY 16 EAST When you get near Newnan, you will pass over I-85.

Continue forward through the intersection of Georgia Highway 16 East and U.S. 29/27. You will then be on Pine Road. Fairgrounds Complex will be on your left after crossing the railroad tracks.

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Last day of sale will be

Thursday, September 20th – 5:00 P.M. in stores and Midnight online.

Mega Passes are good for a one time use any day of the fair and cover gate admission and unlimited rides all day…a savings of $5.00.

RIDE ARMBANDS

are available for purchase at the fair for $25.00 on Sunday-Thursday and $30 on Fridays & Saturdays. They get you unlimited rides during specified times on the day of issue only.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

for rides are available during normal fair hours.

Cost of rides varies.

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For complete list of rules, regulations and registration forms, please visit www.cowetacountyfair.org, or call the Coweta County Extension Office at 770-254-2620.

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