2009 Daily Admission Specials
In addition to the Regular Admission Gate prices, each year the Georgia-Carolina State Fair has numerous Admission Specials which run on various days during the Fair. Click on the Icon to the Left for some general information on Admissions, and for the dates, times, and requirements for all of the Admission Specials.
2009 Daily Entertainment Schedule
In addition to the renown James E. Strates Shows and the fablous carnival rides and shows, each year the Georgia-Carolina State Fair has numerous Entertainment Specials which run on various days during the Fair. When these are complete, you will be able to Click on the Icon to the Left for some general information on these specials and for the dates and times that they run. Be sure to check back regularly, as the list will be updated when new events are added and times for shows are set.
Opening of the 2008 Fair
The 2008 Georgia-Carolina State Fair officially opened with a ceremony held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. Members of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce were on hand to participate in the opening and to preview the clean Fairgrounds, and the great carnival rides brought to Augusta by James E. Strates Shows.

In this picture, Exchange Club Immediate Past President Nick Carter, 2008 Fair Queen Jessica Baumgartner, Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver, and Exchange Club President Bill Barfield cut the ribbon to officially open the 2008 Georgia-Carolina State Fair.