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Ground Acts and Daily Shows!
 

All shows/acts are free with paid fair admission, including four new acts performing every day in 2024!

The Benjamin Jackson Hypnotist Show (New 2024!)

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The Benjamin Jackson Comedy Hypnotist Show is a wildly entertaining audience participation show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Volunteers will be hypnotized and take part in hilarious comedy skits that will leave you in stitches. Benjamin performs at some of America's largest fairs, theaters, and comedy clubs so don't miss out on the funniest comedy hypnotist show in America!

Monday - Friday: 8:00 & 9:30 PM 

Saturday: 6:00, 8:00, & 10:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00, 7:00, & 9:00 PM 

*No 8:00 show on 9/19 & 9/24

Peter Hart - Atlanta Puppeteer (New 2024!)

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Peter has long been regarded as one of the finest and skillful professional puppeteers in the South. His exceptional talents have received praises from audiences at Walt Disney World / Epcot, the Georgia Governor's Mansion, Six Flags Over Georgia, Centennial Park, the 1996 Olympics, and in Europe. He has performed as Head Puppeteer in over 70 different professional puppetry productions that have won 4 International Awards from UNIMA. 

Daily shows on the hour inside the Georgia Grown Exhibit Hall!

Sea Lion Splash

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You'll laugh and stare in amazement as these unique creatures balance balls, catch rings, do handstands and perform gymnastics tricks! This is the only self-contained sea lion show in the country! When the sea lions are not performing their hilarious and educational show, they will be on display so that everyone can view them as they swim and play.

Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 PM 

Saturday/Sunday: 2:30, 5:30, & 8:30 PM 

Ready-Go-Dog Show

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The show features world champion Frisbee dogs, thrill seeking diving dogs, and the highest box jump dog in the world. Followed by a world class “meet n’ greet” for fans to get up close and personal with the 4-legged stars of the show.  

Monday - Friday: 6:00 & 9:00 PM 

Saturday/Sunday: 12:30, 4:30, & 7:30 PM 

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Eudora Farms Petting Zoo

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Experience an interactive, hands-on exotic animal petting zoo. The zoo includes 20 to 25 rare and exotic animals from around the world. See a wallaby, a zebra, a lemur and even a once in a lifetime chance to ride a camel. This is an experience the whole family won't soon forget.

Open daily during fair hours!

Brian Ruth - Master of the Chainsaw

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Brian Ruth, "Master of the Chainsaw", will transform a raw, 2-foot-long log into a true work of art with only a chainsaw. Ruth has been carving sculptures with a chainsaw for more than 20 years. The Chainsaw carving auction will be held on the Local Entertainment Stage, Saturday, September 28th at 7:00pm 

Monday - Friday: 5:00, 7:30, & 9:30 PM 

Saturday: 3:30, 6:30, & 9:30 PM

Sunday: 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30 PM 

Fireguy Show (New 2024!)

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"As a full time Fire performer for over 20 years, I love figuring out ways to excite and surprise crowds of any size. I started on the street eating Fire for Pizza, but I'm now the world's #1 Fire Eater. I can heat up any event and fire up your audience with my flames and light show." - Fireguy

Monday - Friday: 6:30, 8:00, & 9:30 PM 

Saturday/Sunday: 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, & 9:30 PM 

Rock-N-Circus (New 2024!)

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Welcome to the world of Shane Hansen and the Rock-N-Circus spectacle, where one man's talent leaves you breathless. This show is an unforgettable and one-of-a-kind experience where Shane's extraordinary journey in the world of entertainment shines.

One of Shane's most awe-inspiring feats is his fearless 65-foot high dive into a small airbag. This breathtaking stunt is just one example of the incredible daring and precision that define his craft. Shane's dedication to the thrill of the circus, combined with his love for rock music, has led to the creation of the sensational Rock-N-Circus. 

Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 PM 

Saturday/Sunday: 2:30, 5:30, & 8:30 PM 

Jurassic Kingdom

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Audiences will roar with excitement as they experience life-like dinosaurs in action. Meet Terry the talking Pterodactyl, Jack, a 2-month-old Brontosaurus and many more!

Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 PM 

Saturday/Sunday:  2:00, 6:00, & 9:00 PM 

Rosaire's Royal Racers

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Rosaire's Royal Racers is a family owned and operated company, performing for audiences across the nation! This show features three different breeds of pigs that race around the track at each and every 20-30 minute show throughout the day!

Monday - Friday: 5:30, 7:30, & 9:30 PM 

Saturday/Sunday: 1:30, 3:30, 6:30, & 9:30 PM 

North Georgia Animals Petting Barn

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The North Georgia Animals Petting Barn at the south entrance of the fairgrounds provides a fun and educational experience for all ages. There are horses, goats, cows, rabbits, llamas, and much more. Don't forget the ponies!  

Open daily during fair hours!

David Smith - The Human Cannonball

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David "The Bullet" Smith will be shot 300 feet across the entire midway several times daily! As seen on America's Got Talent Extreme! 

Sponsored by James H. Drew Exposition

Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 PM 

Saturday/Sunday: 3:00, 6:00, & 9:00 PM 

Contact Us

Thanks for submitting!

Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center

1220 Al Bishop Dr, Marietta, GA 30008

Before Sept. 3 - 770-423-1330

After Sept. 3 - 770-528-8989

@2024 North Georgia State Fair

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