For the 17th year, the Cumming Country Fair and Festival will descend on the city from Oct. 6 though Oct. 16.
Organizers have already made most of the preparations for the annual Cumming Country Fair, which will take place as usual at the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road in downtown.
"It's one of the best in the country," Cumming Mayor H. Ford Gravitt said.
Cumming Fairgrounds Administrator Dave Horton said each day the fair would have something special for attendees.
"Whether it's the free admission, ticket specials or concert or some type of show," Horton said.
Opening night, Northside Hospital-Forsyth has provided free admission, and $18 will get attendees unlimited rides that night. Oct. 12, Children's Healthcare of Forsyth County is sponsoring the free entrance to the fair. That same day, Marvel Comic heroes – Spiderman, Thor and Captain America – perform in the arena.
Oct. 13, Charlie Daniels' "Native Son" returns to the fair for another memorable performance, Horton said. Also new this year are the American BullRiders, performing Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.
"There are a lot of events happening at the fair and a lot of nights that are going to be free," Gravitt said. "Nobody can say they can't go to the fair because of money."
Horton said that he tried to accommodate everyone, especially with so many people experiencing financial difficulties.
"Even on a day that there is an admission fee, they can still come in, and we've got enough things going on – the Indian village, the ground acts, alligator wrestling, K-9's In Flight, OSCAR the Robot," Horton said. "They can come in and have a lot of entertainment for free."
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