Local Festivals Celebrate Agriculture and Community

The Malanda State School Fete, dubbed 'Our Country Fair', will take place on September 11, featuring rides, games, a raffle, and entertainment culminating in a fireworks show, with entry fees at $5 per family or a gold coin donation. The Mable House Harvest Festival on October 12 offers a free experience of 19th-century farm life with demonstrations, live music, and hands-on activities for families. The North Carolina Mountain State Fair celebrates its agricultural roots with rides and a focus on livestock, emphasizing community involvement and family traditions. The N.C. State Fair will honor farm families through its 'Farm Family of the Day' program, highlighting their contributions to the state's thriving agricultural industry. Additionally, Habersham County's Student Agriculture Day educates fourth graders on farming practices and the agricultural economy, emphasizing the importance of early agricultural education.