North Georgia State Fair Draws Record Crowds for Family Fun Day

MARietta, GA (Sept. 20, 2025) - Thousands flocked to Jim R. Miller Park today as the North Georgia State Fair celebrated its annual Family Fun Day, featuring unlimited rides, high-flying motocross and family-friendly spectacles under perfect fall skies.

Fair’s Heartbeat: Community and Thrills Family Fun Day underscored the fair’s role as North Georgia’s premier autumn gathering. With special one-price ride passes and free admission for all ages under 10, organizers reinforced the event’s commitment to accessibility and shared memories.

Highlights of Today’s Festivities

Pay-One-Price Ride Special

  • Unlimited rides from 11 a.m. to close for $35 per person.
  • Generational turnout drew record lines at the Wildcat Rollercoaster, Georgia Mountain Lift and Mega Slide.

406 Freestyle Motocross - High Air Tour

  • Multiple sold-out shows tonight showcased gravity-defying jumps and aerial tricks by top riders.
  • Family audiences cheered as riders soared over 45 feet above the midway.

Zerbini Family Circus Under the Big Top

  • Acrobats, clowns and aerialists performed three daily shows in the 1,200-seat tent.
  • Family-run troupe delighted crowds with center-ring stunts and interactive clown comedy.

Magic and Lasso Artistry

  • Lady Houdini stunned evening audiences with escape acts from fortified restraints, blending empowerment with classic illusions.
  • The Rhinestone Roper dazzled spectators in the Grandstand with precision lasso tricks.

Kiddie Derby and Petting Barns

  • Young drivers competed in the Kids Power Wheels Derby, navigating miniature courses in pint-sized vehicles.
  • Two petting barns offered hands-on encounters with goats, llamas, zebras and camel rides.

What’s Next

  • Tonight’s free concert features local bluegrass band Sweet Magnolia at the Georgia Grown Stage.
  • Tomorrow brings the debut of the Cirque Nouveau Acrobatic Showcase at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand.
  • Fair runs through Sept. 28, with daily highlights including demolition derbies, monster truck shows and blue-ribbon agricultural contests.

Practical Info

  • Gates open at 1 p.m. on weekends; weekdays at 4 p.m.
  • Admission: $15 adults; $5 children (5-12); free under 4. Parking $10.
  • Clear bag policy enforced; shuttles available from nearby MARTA stations.

As the sunsets on tonight’s Family Fun Day, the North Georgia State Fair cements its legacy as a unifying community experience, blending tradition with thrills for all ages.