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Cumming Fairgrounds
★4.5(1,672 reviews)$Activity
🕑 4-6 hours for a full fair experience👶 Best for ages 3-14. Toddlers and preschoolers will love the kiddie rides and petting zoo areas, while elementary and middle school kids can enjoy the bigger carnival rides, competitive games, and fair food. Teens may enjoy it with friends, especially during evening hours with concerts.🧡 Saved by 28 families
About
The Cumming Fairgrounds transforms into a fall family wonderland each October with its beloved annual festival. Kids will be thrilled by carnival rides ranging from gentle kiddie attractions to exciting thrill rides, while parents can enjoy live entertainment, delicious fair food, and classic games that create those magical childhood memories.
Highlights
- ✓Classic carnival rides including Ferris wheel, swings, and dedicated kiddie ride section
- ✓Traditional fair games where kids can win stuffed animals and prizes
- ✓Live entertainment and concerts on the main stage throughout the day
- ✓Diverse food vendors serving everything from funnel cakes to corn dogs
- ✓Agricultural exhibits and animal displays showcasing local farming
Pro Tips
- 1.Purchase ride tickets or wristbands online before arriving to save money and skip long ticket booth lines during peak hours
- 2.Arrive right when gates open on Friday or Saturday mornings for shortest ride wait times and easier parking
- 3.Bring hand wipes and hand sanitizer since you'll be touching ride bars and eating fair food throughout the day
- 4.Set a specific meeting spot with older kids in case you get separated in the crowds,the main stage area works well
- 5.Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as you'll be walking on grass and dirt fairgrounds all day
Best Time to Visit
Weekday evenings (typically Thursday or Friday during the festival) offer smaller crowds than weekends while still providing the full fair experience with cooler October temperatures and beautiful twilight atmosphere. Saturday afternoons are the busiest times.
What to Know
The festival typically runs for 10 days in October with specific event hours varying from the office hours listed (check their website for current year's schedule). Admission fees and ride tickets are separate purchases, with wristband deals usually available. Parking can fill quickly on weekends, so arrive early or use designated overflow lots with shuttle service.
Seasonal Notes
This is a seasonal October event only, typically running for 10 days in mid-October. The fairgrounds office is open weekdays year-round for other events, but the main family-friendly festival happens exclusively in fall. Cool October weather makes this perfect sweater weather,bring light jackets for evening visits.
Nearby Eats
For a sit-down meal before or after the fair, try the nearby Marlow's Tavern (4 miles away) with a great kids' menu, or stop at Chick-fil-A on Peachtree Parkway for a quick, kid-approved meal on your way home.
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