Project Description The idea for the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (GNFA) came about after visiting the Junior Hog Market Show in Macon in 1983. Representative Larry Walker felt the agricultural youth of Georgia deserved better facilities to show their livestock projects. Later that same year, Georgia State Representative Henry L. Reaves called a meeting of youth, civic, and political leaders that included Rep. Reaves, Rep. Larry Walker, Robert Nash, Jack Smith, Bobby Rowan, and Dr. M.K. Cook. Rep. Reaves was named to head up a task force to determine the feasibility of establishing a new state-wide youth and agricultural show facility. Dr. Cook’s Committee determined that developing such a center was both desirable and practical. On July 1, 1985, legislation passed creating the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority. The first fair was held in October of 1990. Each year, over a million people visit the GNFA. The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter currently occupies nearly 1,100 acres. The Agricenter contains 10 acres of exhibition space with 5 arenas, exhibit halls, two 480-stall horse barns, 4 ponds, a carnival midway, and parking for 13,000 vehicles. In addition to the National Fair, hundreds of events are held annually at our facility.
