Georgia Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
51 upcoming Georgia events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 27 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- Blue Ridge Cattle Classic
Two-day junior cattle show at the Union County Agricenter in Blairsville, part of the Georgia 4-H and FFA winter show circuit.
Blairsville, GA Official event details - Rockin The Ridge Market Hog Show
Market hog show for 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Fannin County Ag Facility in Blue Ridge, run by the county FFA Alumni.
- Syrup City Harvest Classic Cattle and Pig Show
Three-day cattle and pig show in Cairo, the Syrup City, scheduled for November 13-15, 2026. Held each year as part of the fall youth livestock circuit.
Cairo, GA Official event details - MAC Attack Cattle Show
One-day junior cattle show held in the MAC Building in Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County, on the Georgia 4-H show calendar.
Hazlehurst, GA Official event details - The MAC Attack Cattle Show
One-day cattle show at the MAC Building in Hazlehurst, scheduled for November 14, 2026. Held each year on the fall youth show calendar.
Hazlehurst, GA Official event details - Southern Elite Showdown
Three-day livestock showdown at the Cloud Livestock Facility in Bainbridge, set for November 20-22, 2026. Held each year in late November.
Bainbridge, GA Official event details - Small Town Showdown Swine Show
Junior swine show at the Stephens County Ag Center in Eastanollee, an early-season pig show for Georgia 4-H and FFA members.
Eastanollee, GA Official event details - ABAC Sigma Alpha Emerald Exhibition
Weekend livestock exhibition in Perry hosted by the ABAC Sigma Alpha chapter at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Perry, GA Official event details - Coastal Cattle Classic
Two-day junior cattle show in the Bulloch County Ag Arena in Statesboro.
Statesboro, GA Official event details - Hart EMC Steer and Heifer Show
One-day steer and heifer show at the Ferman Gregory Ag Center in Eastanollee, sponsored under the Hart EMC name.
Eastanollee, GA Official event details
December 2026
- Mountain Swine Throwdown
Two-day junior pig show in Blairsville at the Union County Agricenter, drawing north Georgia 4-H and FFA swine exhibitors.
Blairsville, GA Official event details - The Wildcard Jackpot Swine Show
Jackpot-format junior swine show at the Cook County Livestock Pavilion in Adel.
Adel, GA Official event details - Mooey Christmas Commercial Dairy Heifer Show
Commercial dairy heifer show for junior exhibitors at the Dawson County Ag Facility in Dawsonville.
Dawsonville, GA Official event details - Holiday Havoc Breeding Ewe Show
Breeding ewe show for 4-H and FFA sheep exhibitors at the Pickens County Ag Facility in Jasper.
Jasper, GA Official event details - Winter Classic Invitational Pig Show
Invitational pig show at the Walker County Ag Center in Rock Spring.
Rock Spring, GA Official event details - Annual Lake Hartwell Pig Classic
Annual junior pig classic at the Hart County Ag Center in Hartwell.
- Swine in the Swamp
Junior swine show held at Charlton High School in Folkston, Charlton County.
Folkston, GA Official event details - Oglethorpe Christmas Classic
A breeding ewe and doe show held at the Oglethorpe County Ag Center; the 2026 edition is set for December 5.
- GJLF Expo
Four-day Georgia junior livestock expo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, scheduled in the 4-H and FFA winter calendar.
- Jingle Bell Rockout
Two-day junior livestock show at the Madison County Ag Center in Danielsville.
Danielsville, GA Official event details - Hogs of Hazzard
Two-day junior hog show at the Newton County Ag Center in Covington.
Covington, GA Official event details - Georgia 4-H / FFA Rabbit Show
Statewide rabbit show for 4-H and FFA members held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Perry, GA Official event details - Fannin County Young Farmers Breeding Ewe and Doe Holiday Classic
Breeding ewe and doe show run by Fannin County Young Farmers at the Fannin County Ag Facility in Blue Ridge.
- The Live Oak Classic Breeding Ewe and Doe Show
A breeding ewe and doe show at the Honey Ridge Ag Center in Guyton, scheduled for December 19, 2026.
Guyton, GA Official event details
January 2027
- Heard County Holiday Hog Bash
New Year hog show at Chestnut Oak Arena in Meansville, Heard County, the first of two holiday shows there.
Meansville, GA Official event details - Heard County Holiday Ewe Bash
Breeding ewe show at Chestnut Oak Arena in Meansville, Heard County, held the day after the Holiday Hog Bash.
Meansville, GA Official event details - Hart EMC Swine Classic
Two-day swine classic at the Franklin County Ag Center in Carnesville.
Carnesville, GA Official event details - Magnolia Classic ABGA Show and JABGA Area 4 Regional Show
Three-day American Boer Goat Association show in Covington that doubles as the JABGA Area 4 regional show.
Covington, GA Official event details - South Georgia Showdown Breeding Ewe and Doe Show
Breeding ewe and doe show at the Colquitt County Agriculture Center in Moultrie.
Moultrie, GA Official event details - Crawford County Young Farmer Winter Showdown
Winter hog showdown in Roberta organized by Crawford County Young Farmers.
Roberta, GA Official event details - Battle of Currahee Breeding Doe and Ewe Show
Breeding doe and ewe show at the Ferman Ag Facility in Eastanollee.
Eastanollee, GA Official event details - Cold Snap Classic Breeding Doe and Ewe Show
A winter breeding doe and breeding ewe show at the Habersham Fairgrounds, scheduled for January 9, 2027.
- West Central Georgia Steer and Heifer Show
Steer and heifer show at the Upson-Lee Ag Center in Thomaston serving west central Georgia exhibitors.
Thomaston, GA Official event details - The Jolly Roger Market Hog Show
Market hog show at Chestnut Oak Arena in Meansville, Heard County, in mid January.
Meansville, GA Official event details - Chattooga County Dairy Heifer Show
Junior dairy heifer show at the Chattooga Ag Center in Summerville.
Summerville, GA Official event details - Apple Capitol Dairy Heifer Show
Dairy heifer show at the Gilmer County Ag Center, held on the same Saturday as several other north Georgia shows.
- Hart County FFA Alumni Bulldog Showdown Heifer and Steer Show
Heifer and steer show hosted by the Hart County FFA Alumni at the Hart County Ag Center in Hartwell.
Hartwell, GA Official event details - Georgia Farm Bureau District 2 Farm Bureau Cattle Show
Georgia Farm Bureau District 2 cattle show at the Madison County Ag Center in Danielsville.
Danielsville, GA Official event details - Georgia Farm Bureau District 2 Cattle Show
District 2 beef cattle show at the Madison County Ag Center in Danielsville on January 23, 2027, open to exhibitors from 14 northeast Georgia counties; entries are due January 8, 2027.
- ABAC Swine Classic
Swine classic at the Ben Hill Ag Pavilion in Fitzgerald, listed under the ABAC name on the 4-H calendar.
Fitzgerald, GA Official event details - Elbert County FFA Winter Dairy Showcase
Dairy show run by Elbert County FFA on the Athens Technical College Elberton campus.
- Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers 5th and 8th District Market Hog Show
Market hog show for Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers in the 5th and 8th districts, held at the Upson Lee Ag Center in Thomaston.
Thomaston, GA Official event details - Houston County High FFA Dairy Heifer Show
Dairy heifer show hosted by Houston County High FFA at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.
Perry, GA Official event details
February 2027
- Heifer in the Hills
Heifer show held at the Lumpkin County FFA Barn on Indian Drive in Dahlonega on February 6, 2027; the entry deadline is January 15, 2027.
- 20th Annual Briarpatch Classic Dairy Heifer Show
Twentieth annual dairy heifer show at the Putnam High School livestock facility in Eatonton.
Eatonton, GA Official event details - Briarpatch Classic Dairy Heifer Show
The 20th annual Briarpatch Classic dairy heifer show takes place February 13, 2027, at the Putnam High School livestock facility in Eatonton.
Eatonton, GA Official event details - Georgia Junior National Livestock Show
Statewide junior show hosted by Georgia 4-H, Georgia FFA and the UGA Rhodes Animal & Dairy Science Department, with market beef, hog, lamb and goat classes plus breeding heifer, ewe, doe and dairy classes.
May 2027
- Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
Professional rodeo with bucking horses, bulls and contestants on May 29-30, 2027 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee; gates open at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starts at 8 p.m.
1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA 30546 | (706) 896-4191 | Organizer: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Official event details
August 2027
- Georgia Mountain Fair
The 77th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair runs August 13-21, 2027 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, with a daily carnival, arts and crafts, and concerts. The 76th fair ran August 14-22, 2026.
October 2027
- Georgia National Fair
Georgia state fair in Perry with livestock shows, a midway, concerts and Georgia Grown exhibits. Held each year; the 2026 fair ran Oct. 8-18 and the 2027 fair is slated for Oct. 7-17.
- Sunbelt Ag Expo
Three-day farm show billed as North America's premier farm show, with about 1,200 exhibitors and a 600-acre working research farm for equipment demonstrations and free seminars. Next dates are Oct. 19-21, 2027.
Expected Georgia Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
January 2027 (estimated)
- Ware County Young Farmer Jackpot Hog Show
Held each year; the most recent date was January 10, 2026. Market hogs under 300 pounds, purebred hogs and commercial gilts under 375 pounds compete, with entries at $35 per pig.
700 Victory Drive, Waycross, GA | 912-286-0935 | Organizer: Ware County Young Farmers Official event details - Area 2 FFA EMC Career Development Event
Area 2 FFA electric membership corporation career development event hosted at Jackson EMC in Jefferson. Held each year; the most recent date was January 22, 2026.
Jefferson, GA Official event details
February 2027 (estimated)
- State FFA Career Development Events at Georgia National Fairgrounds
State FFA contests in ag sales, floriculture, lawnmower operations, vet science and wildlife held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Held each year; most recent date February 7, 2026.
Perry, GA Official event details - Area 1 FFA Ag Mechanics, Nursery Landscape and Poultry Contests
Area 1 FFA contests in ag mechanics, ag education, nursery landscape and poultry, hosted at Dawson County High School. Held each year; most recent date February 9, 2026.
- Coffee County Cattle Battle
Youth cattle show with live and silent auctions and a concession stand, benefiting the Coffee County Cattle Club. The 2026 show team had nine exhibitors. Held each year; the most recent date was late February 2026.
Douglas, GA | Organizer: Coffee County Cattle Club Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- Colquitt County Junior Livestock Market Beef Show
Market steer and heifer show for Colquitt County exhibitors, with weigh-in at 8 a.m. and the auction on March 3. Held each year; the most recent show was March 2, 2026 at the county livestock pavilion.
- Worth County Cotton Production Meeting
Cotton growers hear Dr. Camp Hand and Dr. Phillip Roberts at the Worth County Ag Pavilion on March 2, 2026. RSVP to the Worth County Extension Office; held each year with the most recent dates shown.
GA | 229-776-8216 | Organizer: UGA Cooperative Extension Worth County Official event details - Worth County Row Crop Disease Management Meeting
Dr. Bob Kemerait leads a row crop disease management session at the Worth County Ag Pavilion on March 2, 2026, ahead of the cotton meeting. Held each year; the most recent date is shown.
GA | 229-776-8216 | Organizer: UGA Cooperative Extension Worth County Official event details - Worth County Using Pesticides Wisely Dicamba Training
Required training for Worth County growers planning in-crop dicamba use on approved crops, held at the Worth County Ag Pavilion on March 6, 2026. Held each year; the most recent date is shown.
GA | 229-776-8216 | Organizer: UGA Cooperative Extension Worth County Official event details - Area 2 FFA Leadership Development Events
Area 2 FFA leadership events including discussion meet, parliamentary procedure and conduct of chapter meetings at Commerce High School. Held each year; most recent date March 26, 2026.
Commerce, GA Official event details - Bacon County 4-H Project Achievement
Cloverleaf Project Achievement for 4th through 6th grade 4-H members, held at Bacon County Middle School in Alma on March 28, 2026. Held each year; the most recent date is shown.
1188 US Hwy 1 S, Alma, GA 31510 | Organizer: UGA Cooperative Extension Bacon County Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest, Tifton
Georgia 4-H area poultry judging contest hosted at the Tift County Extension Office in Tifton on April 21, 2026. Held each year; the most recent date is shown.
- State FFA Forestry Field Day
State FFA forestry field day held in Swainsboro for chapter teams. Held each year; the most recent date was April 30, 2026.
- Georgia Cattlemen's Convention
Georgia Cattlemen's Association convention in Perry with speakers, breakout sessions and a tradeshow of more than 60 vendors. Held each year; the most recent dates were April 24-25, 2026.
Perry, GA | Organizer: Georgia Cattlemen's Association Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Georgia State 4-H Horse Show
Georgia 4-H state championship horse show with free spectator admission. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 3-6, 2026. Questions go to the Georgia State 4-H Office.
- Georgia 4-H State Council
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 26-28, 2026, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, where 4-H state officers are elected and 8th-12th graders compete and train.
August 2027 (estimated)
- Gilmer County Fair
County fair at the Lions Club Fairgrounds in Ellijay, scheduled August 6-16, 2026. Held each year in the summer.
Ellijay, GA Official event details
September 2027 (estimated)
- Northwest Georgia Regional Fair
Regional fair at the Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds in Calhoun, Gordon County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 11-19, 2026.
- Walton County Cattlemans Association Monthly Meeting
Cattle producers meet on the third Tuesday of each month from September through April at the Walton County Agriculture Center in Monroe, with no December meeting. Listed dates are Sept. 15 and Nov. 17, 2026.
Monroe, GA | 770-267-1324 | Organizer: Walton County Cattlemans Association Official event details - Kiwanis Coweta County Fair
Kiwanis-run Coweta County Fair in Newnan with a midway and livestock exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 24 to Oct. 4, 2026.
- North Georgia State Fair
Fall fair at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta in Cobb County. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 24 to Oct. 4, 2026.
October 2027 (estimated)
- Madison County Fair Dairy Show
Held each year; the most recent dairy show at the Madison County Fair was October 1, 2026 at the Comer fairgrounds on Main Street.
1254 Main Street, Comer, GA Official event details - Georgia-Carolina State Fair Livestock Show
Held each year with the Georgia-Carolina State Fair; the most recent livestock show was October 24, 2026 at the Hale Street fairgrounds in Augusta.
308 Hale Street, Augusta, GA | Organizer: Augusta Exchange Club Official event details - Elberton 12 County Fair
Regional fair held in Elberton in Elbert County, running eleven days from late October into November. Held each year; the most recent dates were Oct. 22 to Nov. 1, 2026.
November 2027 (estimated)
- Southern Invitational Steer and Heifer Show
Two-day steer and heifer show at the Jackson County Ag Facility in Jefferson. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 6-7, 2026.
Jefferson, GA Official event details - D'ville Beef Classic
Steer and heifer show for Georgia 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Dawson County Ag Facility in Dawsonville. Held each year; the most recent date was November 7, 2026.
Dawsonville, GA Official event details - T-Town Fall Classic Cattle Show
Held each year; the most recent edition was November 7, 2026 at the Upson-Lee Ag Center in Thomaston.
Thomaston, GA Official event details