Prater's Mill Country Fair
Heritage Festival • North Georgia High Country

Prater's Mill Country Fair

Prater's Mill Country Fair is a fall heritage fair with handmade crafts, Southern food, music, and historic mill setting.

Prater's Mill Country Fair
Heritage FestivalSecond weekend in OctoberFamily friendlyFood vendorsArts & craftsLive music

About Prater's Mill Country Fair

A country fair at historic Prater's Mill with handmade crafts, Southern food, music, and living-history atmosphere.

Prater's Mill Country Fair is a fall heritage event at historic Prater's Mill near Dalton, featuring handmade crafts, Southern food, music, demonstrations, and preservation-focused community traditions.

Dates & Schedule

Annual; second weekend in October

What to Expect

Highlights

Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music, Agricultural events

Admission & Tickets

Admission details will be added here when available.

Ticket Information

Parking

The fair takes place at Prater's Mill, 5845 GA-2 near Dalton. Use fair parking and arrival guidance for the historic mill grounds.

Vendors & Food

The fair focuses on Appalachian traditions, mountain music, Southern foods, living-history exhibits, handmade crafts, original art, blacksmithing, weaving, quilting, rug hooking, wood carving, flint knapping, and the 1855 Prater's Mill setting.

Family & Pet Notes

This event is family friendly.

Planning Notes

Prater's Mill Country Fair runs October 10-11, 2026 on the historic mill grounds near Dalton. Plan for Appalachian music, Southern food, living-history exhibits, handmade crafts, original art, blacksmithing, weaving, quilting, rug hooking, wood carving, flint knapping, and the atmosphere of a restored 1855 grist mill site.