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Admission from $10.
Cumming Fairgrounds in Cumming, Georgia hosts seasonal events featuring rodeo competitions and the annual country fair. The IPRA World Championship Rodeo takes place over Labor Day weekend with performances lasting approximately 2.5 hours, showcasing Bull Riding, Bare Back Riding, Barrel Racing, Cowgirl Breakaway Roping, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, and Saddle Bronc Riding. A spring Rough Stock Rodeo event runs about 1.5 hours and includes Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, and Barrel Racing. The Cumming Country Fair & Festival features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, and local entertainment including a Native Indian and Heritage Village. The Great James H. Drew Exposition midway, one of the largest carnival midways in the United States, offers games, rides, and the Georgia Mountain Lift. The fair also provides carnival food options. Visitors can purchase tickets online through the fairgrounds' website.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 4PM - 10PM, Friday 4PM - 12AM, Saturday 10AM - 12AM, Sunday 12:30PM - 10PM
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6 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 8 – 18Event
The Cumming Country Fair & Festival runs from October 8–18 with varying hours throughout the week. Families can enjoy fair attractions and activities across multiple days.
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“Thursday, October 8, 2026”
Oct 23 – 31Event
The House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction operates on select October nights from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Families can experience a haunted house attraction at the fairgrounds.
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“Friday, October 23, 2026”
Nov 6 – 8Event
NGQMA Races take place November 6–8 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cumming Fairgrounds. Families can watch quarter horse racing events.
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“Friday, November 6, 2026”
Nov 13 – 14Event
The Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Exposition runs November 13–14 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Families can view vintage steam engines, tractors, and gas engines.
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“Friday, November 13, 2026”
Nov 20 – Dec 27Season
Nights of Lights illuminates the fairgrounds from November 20 through December 27 with extended evening hours. Families can walk through lit displays and holiday attractions.
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“Fri, Nov 20, 2026”
Dec 5Event
An NGQMA Race takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Cumming Fairgrounds. Families can watch quarter horse racing.
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“Saturday, December 5, 2026”
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Mon: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Tue: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wed: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thu: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Fri: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sat: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Hours via Google Maps
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Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM; Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cumming
Wednesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Mon: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tue–Thu: 12:00 – 6:00 PM; Fri: 12:00 – 8:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sun: Closed
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