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Above: Sentinel photos by Desiree J. Reynolds Below: Sentinel photos by Harrison Keely GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR
The 58th annual Georgia Mountain fair kicked off its first day on Wednesday, July 16, where thousands of locals turned out to enjoy the fun, food and free carnival rides.
The free carnival rides were special only for the opening day, which attracted a very large turnout, especially parents with young children. Among the new rides this year are the 'Double Decker' Glass House, which is a giant two-story fun-house complete with mirrors, a fun attraction for all ages; the 'Yo-Yo swing' which is a take on the traditional swing ride; and the 'Kiddie Train' ride, perfect for younger children. Though the fair has plenty of rides, other fairgoers enjoyed attractions that included two petting zoos, complete with a zebra, lots of goats, geese, lambs and other furry friends. Feeding the critters costs $2.00, but it is free to enter the zoo and just enjoy the company of the animals. One of the petting zoos features a clear incubator, where eager eyes can view a chance for baby chicks to hatch, should they be so lucky to catch one in action. For the more interactive animal experience, there are also pony rides where children can test their horsemanship skills.
And what would a fair be without the food? Fair delicacies such as funnel cake, corn dogs, hamburgers, french fries and soft drinks were enjoyed by many. There are also many booths selling take-home edibles. Jellies and jams, wild honey, sauces and canned goods, fudge and other deserts can be found among the winding paths of the many vendors at this year's fair.
Speaking of vendors, there are plenty of those to be seen at the fair. Several of the craft vendors are also a mini-show, where people can gather to watch demonstrations as the artist creates their product live on the scene, for all to see. One such exhibit is a glass sculpture display with an entire glass menagerie for sale, complete with unicorns, dragons, tigers and even octopi. There is a glass torch set up right at the booth where people can gather to watch the artist melt the hot glass and then sculpt the tiny figurines. Other vendors of note include a leather-craft booth, where you can purchase hand-made suede and leather hats and purses and belts. And a booth featuring handmade lamps made from ostrich eggs.
For those interested in the musical end of things, there are many concerts to be enjoyed at this year's fair. Wednesday featured musical performances by Four of a Kind, Country music superstar Aaron Tippin, and at the outdoor stage, local bluegrass band "The Picking Partners" featuring Don Fox and Kerry Warbington.
Future musical performances include the upcoming country music star, Jason Michael Carroll, The Bellamy Brothers and Gene Watson. For more information on shows times and venues, visit www.georgia mountain-fair.com. There are still five days left of the Georgia Mountain Fair. Wednesday, July 23 will be customer appreciation day so the regular $9.00 ticket price will be discounted to $8.00.
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