Be sure to visit the artistic and gardening talents of area residents presented in the non-commercial exhibits in the 2024 North Georgia State Fair. Kids out of school? Take them to the fair!
North Georgia State Fair NON-COMMERCIAL COMPETITIONS
The 1955 Cobb County Fair Premium catalogue stated – “The real purpose of the fair is to bring together for display, the best livestock, agriculture and home products made and grown the county.”Today the fair is the North Georgia State Fair, livestock and agriculture have almost become things of the past but the artistic and gardening talents of area residents will still be presented in the non-commercial exhibits in the 2024 Fair.
Jay Cunningham’s Superior Plumbing Quilt
Jay Cunningham is known for his love and strong support of our community and his Superior Plumbing business supports many, many community events. What many may not know is how talented his mother is. His mother, Jan Cunningham, is a master craftsman in quilting – designing and creating quilting, teaching workshops, promoting quilting – and is a member of the East Cobb Quilter’s Group. Above is pictured one of Jan’s creations, finished for display in the Non-Commercial division of the North Georgia State Fair. Her son, Jay, asked her to design a quilt for that focused on Superior Plumbing – and she did! The quilt is for display purposes only and is not part of the competition. Be sure to stop by the exhibit hall to see the wonderful display of entries – you may get inspired for next year’s competition.
Non-commercial competitive divisions include needlework, sewing, and handicrafts which include jewelry, toys and woodworking. Creative arts such as basketry, an expanded photography division, oil painting, watercolors and other media as well as ceramics woodcarving and sculpture are displayed along with food products in the agriculture/horticulture area. Food preservation, canning, drying and preserving vie for honors along with baked goods by entrants of all ages. The popular Christmas corner continues to grow and an expanded quilting division promises added incentives for quilters. More information about the Fair is available at northgeorgiastatefair.com.
