November Events at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

November 4 - 6, 2016
Southeastern Showdown High School Rodeo
Hosted by the Georgia High School Rodeo Association
Reaves Arena
Friday:  7 p.m. Performance (Slack after performance if needed)
Saturday: 7 a.m. Slack; 2 p.m. Performance
Saturday:  7 p.m. - Performance (Slack after performance if needed)
Sunday:  7 a.m. Slack; 12:30 p.m. Church Services in Reaves; 1:30 p.m. performance followed by Awards
Admission Fee for adults is $8 per day.  Children 12 and under are admitted free.
High school students from eight southeastern states compete in rodeo events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the climate controlled Reaves Arena.  For additional information contact Todd Watkins at (423) 667-7167 or visit their website, www.ghsra.com.
Estimated attendance 2,800

November 4 - 6, 2016
Southeastern Showdown Junior High School Rodeo
Hosted by the Georgia Junior High School Rodeo Association
Sutherland Arena
Friday - 6 p.m. Performance
Saturday - 9 a.m. Slack
Saturday - 6 p.m. Performance
Sunday - 9 a.m. Performance
Free for Spectators
For additional information contact Terry Goble at (706) 847-3106 or visit their website, www.ghsra.com.
Estimated attendance 850

November 4 - 6, 2016
The Royal Alpaca Challenge
Hosted by the Georgia Alpaca Association
Multipurpose Livestock Building
Exhibitor Check-In - 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Sunday - 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Free for spectators
Alpaca owners from far and wide compete in a variety of contests including halter classes with their animals, photo contests, spinning and knitting, fiber, fleece and many more.  Come watch the show and check out the vendors selling products made from alpaca fiber.  For additional information on this event contact Michael Hall at (678) 283-1195 or visit their website, www.georgia-alpaca.com.
Estimated attendance 600
 
November 11 - 12, 2016
Fall 2016 Perry Autofest & Swap Meet
Hosted by Five Guys Automotive Ventures
Carnival Midway
Vendor move in Thursday 11/10 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.; Show Friday 11/11 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Saturday 11/12 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Admission $5 under 12 Free with adult
For additional information contact Keith Brantley (478) 662-2267 or go to [email protected]
Estimated attendance 1,500

November 12 - 13, 2016
Autumn Classic Charity Horse Show
Hosted by the Dougherty County Saddle Club
Show in Sutherland Arena
Show begins at 8 a.m. each day
Free for spectators
The Doughtery County Saddle Club hosts the 31st Annual Autumn Charity Horse Show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter proceeds to benefit the Albany Humane Society.  This show has something for everyone including breed classes for Paso, Walking Horse, Quarter Horse and Arabians. Horses will be shown in halter classes, hunt seat classes, jumping classes and many more.  For more information call Norma Karst at (229) 809-0025 or visit their website, www.theautumnclassic.com.
Estimated attendance 500

November 12 - 13, 2016
Eastman Gun Show
Hosted by Eastman Gun Shows, LLC
McGill Marketplace
Sat. 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. / Sun. 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Admission $8, Under 12 Free with adult
For additional information contact Eastman Gun Shows (229) 423-4867
Estimated attendance 1,500

November 16 - 20, 2016
UKI US Open
Hosted by UKI Agility International
Reaves Arena/Covered Horse Arena
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free to Spectators
For additional information, please contact Jan Padgett - 864-634-2149
Estimated attendance 500
 
November 18 - 20, 2016
Mistletoe Market
Hosted by the Balvaunuca Club
Miller-Murphy-Howard Exhibit Hall
Fri. 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Sun. Noon until 5:00 p.m.
Admission $5, Kids under 10 Free with adult
For additional information go to [email protected] or contact Lisa Hays (478) 952-1610
Estimated attendance 9,000

November 18 - 20, 2016
Georgia Fall Classic Saddlebred Horse Show
Sutherland Arena
Friday show 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.
Free for spectators
For additional information call Bruce Payton at (404) 353-8912.
Estimated attendance 675

November 19, 2016
Decatur RBA Southeast Classic Rabbit Show
Hosted by the Decatur Rabbit Breeders Association
Sheep/Swine Goat Barn #2
Free for Spectators
For additional information on this event contact Bruce Ford at (770) 349-9577 or [email protected].
Estimated attendance 100

November 20, 2016
MGA Cheer Extreme
McGill Marketplace
Times: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: $5
For additional information, please contact Jimmy Redus - 478-256-5886
Estimated attendance 1,000
 
November 20, 2016
First Christian Church Thanksgiving Banquet
Hosted by First Christian Church
Georgia Grown Building
5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Free for spectators
For additional information contact Kevin Adkins (478) 987-5428
Estimated attendance 200

November 30 - December 4, 2016
GQHA Georgia Classic Quarter Horse Show
Hosted by the Georgia Quarter Horse Association
Sutherland Arena
Show begins Wednesday - 9 a.m.
Thursday & Friday - 7 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 8 a.m.
Free for spectators
For additional information contact Lisa Lee at (706) 201-6724. Or visit their website, www.gqha.com.
Estimated attendance 2,500