Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Rules & Regulations

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Pets

  1. Leash Law Enforced: Pets allowed and must be on a maximum 6’ leash. Pets must always be under control by the owner. Bathing pets in restrooms & showers is prohibited. Absolutely no pets are allowed in the livestock barns/arenas while livestock are present. (NO PETS during the Georgia National Fair)

Transportation

  1. A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE is required to operate motorized vehicles of any kind i.e., cars, trucks, UTV’s, golf carts. There are absolutely no motor vehicles in the barns, ADA scooter exception. Reckless use of motor vehicles will result in suspension from the grounds. (NO Vehicles during the Georgia National Fair) Any individual found operating or in possession of a prohibited vehicle/device on Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter property will immediately be removed from the premises and may be prohibited from returning to the property. The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter reserves the right to revoke event privileges, permits, credentials, or future access for any person violating this policy. Any individual found operating approved vehicles/devices in an unsafe manner, not properly licensed, having failed to obtain a proper permit, or destroying property, will immediately be removed from the premises and may be prohibited from returning to the property. **Parents or guardians of minors in violation of this policy shall be responsible for their violation and will be asked to leave the property with the minor.
  2. Obey all posted signage and the 15 MPH speed limit.
  3. Starting January 1, 2025, all golf carts and UTVs will be required to have a permit while on the fairgrounds. Insurance will be required.
  4. Effective September 1, 2026, the only modes of transportation allowed other than properly registered motor vehicles are golf carts and UTV’s with current liability insurance and GNFA-issued permit. ADA compliant mobility devices are exempt unless deemed unsafe to operate. **Please refer to the mobility device policy which can be found at www.gnfa.com/p/rvreservations.
  5. Consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants while operating any vehicle is unlawful and prohibited.
  6. Unruly, disruptive, offensive, dangerous, or destructive behavior is prohibited on the fairgrounds and may result in removal from the premises.
  7. Vehicles parked in fire lanes, loading zones, RV sites, and handicapped sites or outside designated parking areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.

RV/Camping

  1. RV reservations can be made 24/7 at www.gnfa.com
  2. RV sites will be assigned by reservation date and the current conditions of the grounds.
  3. Generators & Tent Camping PROHIBITED in the RV park.

Policies

  1. Only one extra vehicle is permitted at the RV site. Guests and any additional vehicles must be parked in the designated areas. Drop trailers are NOT permitted to be parked in RV area.
  2. “Full hookups” include water/electricity, and some sites include sewage. A dump station is located East of the Covered Horse Arena on Rodeo Drive.
  3. If you have sewer at the RV site, the “HONEY WAGON” WILL NOT pump you.
  4. All RV’s must be parked butt to the box.
  5. Ground fires are prohibited. Campfires are allowed only in a self-contained, off-the-ground firepit. Any outdoor grilling must be done on a self-contained grill.
  6. All cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected]
  7. Check-out time is 12:00 PM (Noon) on the final day of the scheduled stay, unless specified otherwise.
  8. NO livestock in RV sites. Horses should not be tied out in RV areas for an extended period. Temporary horse pens of any kind are prohibited.
  9. GNFA reserves the right to refuse occupancy.

Livestock

  1. No Early Arrivals will be allowed on the grounds due to maintenance crews working in the barns, short turnover times between events and the need to have health papers checked. This includes bringing in tack, tents, or any other equipment. Violators will be asked to leave the property.
  2. Bagged shavings such as white and yellow pine as well as pellets are available for purchase online at www.showshavings.com or on the grounds between 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM during the events.
  3. The use of heaters in the barns is discouraged. Any heater with an open flame is prohibited on the grounds.
  4. Cooking inside the barns is strictly prohibited.
  5. The use of generators is not allowed in barns or arenas.
  6. No Butt Fans Allowed: No fans on a fan stand or fan cart are allowed in the alleyways. All fans must be attached to the tie panel in the stalling area and cannot be attached to an extension to hang beyond 42” from the tie panel.
  7. Tie-Outs: Outside tie spaces located in the Tie-Outs are available on a “first come, first served” basis. Cattle are the only species allowed in the tie-out area. Exhibitors are permitted to use any type of bedding they desire (natural products only). No equipment of any kind is allowed such as fans, generators, tents, etc. Pens may be set up along the chain link fence. Vehicles are permitted in tie-outs for delivery of bedding and feed only. Vehicles must not be left unattended and are not allowed to park in the tie-out area.
GNFA reserves the right to change or add any rule without notice.