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This year, the Annual Photography Contest will help celebrate the 75th Anniversary
of the Historic Georgia Mountain Fair in
Hiawassee, Ga. The week-long fair begins Friday, Aug. 15 and the Photography Contest starts at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21,
lasting until the end of the fair on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The photography contest is free to enter and there are more than $1,500 in prizes that will be awarded for winning photos in several categories. Most of the exhibitors and winners over the years have not been professionals, although professional photographers may enter. Leaders of the contest are always looking for new talent, so first-time exhibitors are eagerly welcomed.
Those who wish to exhibit their pictures in the contest are requested to sign up by Friday, Aug. 1 by submitting a registration form, which can be obtained from the fairgrounds office or go the web site: Georgia Mountain Fair and select Fair Forms and Applications; scroll down and print the 2025 Photography Application.
Judges will strictly follow the new display rules. Therefore, all exhibitors need to pay close attention to all instructions found with the registration form. Also, setting up photos is only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. Judging starts promptly at 1 p.m. Participants may learn about winning photos on Thursday, Aug. 21, when the contest opens to the public. Prize money is awarded on the final day of the contest. Judges’ names are not revealed but each one is an experienced photographer
who comes to the fair from several cities and states. Photos must stay in the exhibit until the end of the last day of the fair, Saturday, Aug. 23.
The photo exhibit opens to the public at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. After reading the registration form and the rules, participants may have questions answered by directly contacting the Contest Director, Janet Cosby through email only at: janetcosby@gmail.com.
Do not call the office at the Georgia Mountain Fair for answers to contest questions.