80th-annual Elberton 12 County Fair wraps up today

Posted 9:17AM on Sunday 13th October 2013 ( 11 years ago )

ELBERTON - A tradition in northeast Georgia and South Carolina is wrapping up today in Elberton.

The Elberton 12 County Fair is bringing to a close its 80th-annual event, opening at 2 p.m. with half-price gate admission. Both the fair and carnival opens at 2 p.m., with live bands free until 6 p.m. on the Coke Entertainment Stage.

The fair - voted "One of the 10 Great Places for Blue Ribbon County Fairs" in USA Today in 2010 - serves 10 northeast Georgia counties, as well as two counties in South Carolina.

The fairgrounds is located at 450 N. Oliver St., Elberton.

The 80th-annual Elberton 12 County Fair wraps up today. (Photo/Rob Moore)

A member of The Freestyle Connection BMX Stunt Team jumps over a spectactor Saturday night. (Photo/Rob Moore)

One of Saturday night's most popular activities was lawnmower tractor pulling. (Photo/Rob Moore)

Children of all ages enjoyed Kids' Day Saturday afternoon. (Photo/Rob Moore)

Thousands attended the 80th-annual Elberton 12 County Fair. (Photo/Rob Moore)

Overflow crowds gather to watch the BMX demonstration Saturday night. (Photo/Rob Moore)

Poultry entries were displayed in the small animal and pet barn. (Photo/Rob Moore)

The Elberton 12 County Fair is wrapping up its 80th year. (Photo/Rob Moore)

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