Andrews For the third consecutive year, the Cherokee County Fair returned to Andrews Recreation Park under bright azure skies and with crisp fall, bringing games and rides for all Friday through Sunday.
R&D Amusements provided various rides, including a Ferris wheel and The Paratrooper. Craft and food vendors supplied fair-goers with treats and goods prepared by local artisans.
Live music over the weekend included the Danny Dawson Band and Georgette Jones, daughter of country music royalty George Jones and Tammy Wynette, with fireworks following Saturday night’s festivities. The annual church service took place Sunday with performances by The Southern Appalachian Cloggers and Andrews’ own Steve Jordan Band.
Crowds were consistent, if perhaps smaller than usual, each day. Many people noted how damages from Hurricane Helene have impacted travel to western North Carolina.
Fair officials are already looking forward to next year, and another chance for the town to show off to both locals and visitors alike.
Details: Visit cherokeecountyfair.org or email hello@cherokeecountyfair.org.