Georgia Mountain Fair photography contest seeks local entrants

Published 12:36 pm Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Annual Photography Contest at the August 2024 Georgia Mountain Fair in Hiawassee begins on Thursday, August 22 at 11 a.m. and lasts during the remainder of the 73rd Annual Summer Fair, ending on Saturday, August 24.

Event organizers request entrants from the Dalton area.

The contest is free, but over $1500 in cash prizes are given in several categories for winning photos. Most of the exhibitors and many winners over the years have not been professionals, although professional photographers are welcomed to participate. Leaders of the contest are always looking for new talent, so new exhibitors are welcomed.

Those who wish to exhibit their pictures are requested to sign up by Friday, August 2, by submitting a registration form, which, alongside the rules, can be obtained at the main office of the fairgrounds in Hiawassee on U.S. Highway 76. Or, participants may print them online at georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/pageserver/fairforms

Judges will strictly follow the new display rules in place this year. Therefore, exhibitors must please pay close attention to the instructions found with the registration form. Photos can be set up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Judging starts promptly at 1 p.m. the same day. Participants can learn about winning photos on Thursday, August 22, when the contest is open 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 may not be removed early and will remain in the exhibition hall until the end of the last day of the Fair.

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.

Submitted by event organizers.