UGA Extension Coweta County

09/07/2026

Last call for contests Friday, September 11th!
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🎨 CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS & MAKERS! 🎨
SHOW OFF YOUR TALENT
at the 2026 Kiwanis Coweta County Fair
Whether you paint, quilt, sew, sculpt, bake, preserve food, create crafts, take photographs, or grow beautiful plants—there's a place for your creativity!
Exhibit Categories - Register at https://coweta.fairwire.com/
🎨 Fine Art
📷 Photography
🧵 Handicrafts & Fiber Arts
✂️Quilting
🍪 Baked Goods
🥫 Preserved Foods
🌻 Horticulture
🌾 Agriculture
Premiums will be paid out to the 1st - 3rd place division winners.
EXHIBIT CHECK-IN
Saturday, September 19
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 20
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 21
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Horticulture Only
Monday, September 28
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
DON'T MISS THE CONTESTS! - Register at https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/p/fair-book/fair-book1
✔ Art Contest
✔ Pumpkin Decorating
✔ Gingerbread House Decorating
✔ Lumberjack & Lumberjill Competition
✔ Horseshoe Pitching
✔ Beauty Pageant
✔ Cattlemen's Steak Cook-off
New this year - refundable deposit returned upon check-in and cash prizes at the conclusion of each contest.
EXHIBIT PICK-UP
Sunday, October 4
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Premium checks are available beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Let Your Creativity Be Seen!
Thousands of fairgoers visit the Exhibit Hall each year to admire the talent and craftsmanship of our community.
Questions?
770-254-2620

[email protected]
https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/

09/06/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

09/04/2026

Shop local tomorrow morning at the Coweta County Farmers Market!
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Asa Powell Expo Center
197 Temple Ave., Newnan

09/04/2026

🐛 Seeing more caterpillars on your oak trees? You’re not imagining it!

The orangestriped oakworm makes its annual late-summer appearance across Georgia, and these hungry caterpillars can quickly turn oak leaves into a lace-like skeleton. The good news? Healthy, established oaks can typically tolerate this seasonal defoliation.

Learn how to identify orangestriped oakworms, understand the damage they cause, and find out when management may—or may not—be necessary. 🌳🐛

👉 Read more from UGA Entomology:
Annual Invasion of Orangestriped Oakworm in Georgia

The orangestriped oakworm (Anisota senatoria) (Fig. 1) is a prominent native defoliator distributed widely across eastern North America, ranging from southern Maine west to central Minnesota, and south to east Texas and central Georgia. While their late-summer outbreaks in August and September can c...

09/03/2026

🎡 Want to save money at the fair? The Newnan Kiwanis Club is selling MEGA-PASSES in advance for just $30! Purchase tickets in person now at the Coweta County Extension Office - 255 Pine Road, Newnan 🎟️

🎠 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Each $30 MEGA-PASS includes:

🎟️ Fair admission
🎢 One all-you-can-ride bracelet
📅 The ride bracelet can be used on any ONE day of the fair

💰 REGULAR PRICES AT THE FAIR:
🎟️ General admission: $10 at the gate
🎢 All-you-can-ride bracelet: $30 Sunday–Thursday
🎢 All-you-can-ride bracelet: $35 Friday & Saturday
👧 Preschoolers are FREE!

💵 The MEGA-PASS can save you $5, $10, or $15 compared with purchasing admission and a ride bracelet at the fair!

🕓 FAIR HOURS:
Monday–Thursday: 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Friday: 4:00 p.m.–midnight
Saturday: noon–midnight
Sunday: 2:00–10:00 p.m.

📢 IMPORTANT ADVANCE-SALE INFORMATION:
📅 Last day to sell MEGA-PASSES: Wednesday, September 17
💵 Cash or card accepted. AMEX not available.
❌ Personal checks will NOT be accepted.

📞 Questions or need more MEGA-PASSES?
Contact Coweta County Extension at 770-254-2620.

🌐 Visit www.cowetacountyfair.net

🎡🎠🎟️ Get your MEGA-PASS and get ready for FAIR FUN! 🎟️🎠🎡

09/01/2026

Seasonal, locally grown produce, delicious baked goods and unique handmade items can all be found at the Coweta County Farmers Market tomorrow morning!
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Asa Powell Expo Center
197 Temple Ave., Newnan

09/01/2026

🐎🔔 CONTEST SPOTLIGHT: HORSESHOE PITCHING! 🔔🐎

Think you can ring it? Come test your skills at the Coweta County Fair!

👤 WHO: Ages 14+
📅 WHEN: Thursday, October 1 AND/OR Friday, October 2
📍 WHERE: W.C. Adamson Horse Arena
⏰ CHECK-IN: 6:30 PM
🏆 CONTEST BEGINS: 7:00 PM
💵 ENTRY FEE: $20
📝 PREREGISTER BY: Friday, September 11

Only 12 participants per day will be accepted!

Players will compete in groups of six, with each player playing five games.

And don't worry if you don't have horseshoes—horseshoes will be provided if needed.

🎯 SCORING:

🔔 Ringer — 5 points
🔔 Leaner — 3 points
🔔 Close Shoe — 1 point

First to 21 points, winning by 2, takes the game!

🏆 PRIZES FOR EACH GROUP:

🥇 1st — $50 + Fair Ticket
🥈 2nd — $30 + Fair Ticket
🥉 3rd — $20 + Fair Ticket
🎟️ 4th–6th — Fair Ticket

📞 Questions/Register: Mike Exner
678-357-3331
[email protected]

📖 Complete rules are available in the 2026 Fair Book, page 16.

🎡 40 FEET. ONE HORSESHOE. ONE CHANCE TO RING IT!

2026 Coweta County Fair Contest Registration

08/31/2026

3 spots just opened up for the 1:00 pm class! Call now to register.

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Spice It Up! Herb and Spice Class

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Class times: 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an interactive herb and spice class hosted by Olivia Handley, Coweta County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.

Participants will learn about spices, spice mixes, and fresh herbs, including ways to flavor food without the added salt and sugar found in many premade mixes.

Each participant will make two spice blends to take home.

Cost: $15 per person

Location:
UGA Extension – Coweta County
255 Pine Road
Newnan, GA 30263

Registration: Space is limited. Call 770-254-2620 to reserve your spot.

Accessibility and language access: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Coweta County Extension office at 770-254-2620 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the program date.

08/28/2026

Stop out to see what's in season at the Coweta County Farmers Market. It's all local!
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Asa Powell Expo Center
197 Temple Ave., Newnan

08/28/2026

💧 Is your well water safe?

If your home relies on a private well, you are responsible for knowing what’s in your water. Regular testing can help identify potential contaminants and give you peace of mind about the water your family uses every day.

Learn what you should test for, how often to test, and what you can do to help protect your well water. 👇

Read the full article: Is Your Well Water Safe?

Nearly 1.7 million Georgians rely on aquifers for their water, and on this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, a University of Georgia expert offers tips for keeping well water safe to drink year-round.