Join Our Consumer Judging Team
Shop until you drop...or until you win! Learn all about comparison shopping using costumes and props. Topics include grab-and-go meals, pajama pants, sleeping bags, smart watches, vending machine snacks, and more.
Not only will you understand how to evaluate the best deal and justify your decision, but you will also gain practical knowledge and skills, such as confidence, communication, problem solving, public speaking, and more.
And your team can even enter into competitions where you can meet industry leaders and win awards and prizes.
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Farm Friends
Celebrate 30 years with us!
While we have grown from a tent into the big red barn and added more animals through the years, our love of farm animals remains the same.
Explore farm activities, milk a wooden cow, play barnyard trivia, pet animals, and more!
September 16 – 26
Weekday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Big Red Barn
$1 entry fee
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville
Fair Admission
September 16: free
Ages 0 – 5: free
Ages 6 – 11: $5
Ages 12 – 64: $10
Ages 65+: $5
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Agriculture & Natural Resources |
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Free Virtual Classes
Turfgrass Types
Thursday, July 22
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Pollinator Gardening
Tuesday, August 3
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday, August 24
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fall Lawn Care
Thursday, September 9
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Fall Planting
Tuesday, September 21
6:00pm – 7:00pm
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Georgia Master
Naturalist Program
September 7 – November 2
This hands-on environmental program for adults explores local habitats and ecosystems.
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Make Your Summer Colorful
Whether you have a small balcony or a large plot, you can add a burst of color to your outdoor scenery. Summer annuals can tolerate heat, grow up to 18 inches, and display vibrant colors, creating an attractive aesthetic. Although most require full sun, some can tolerate shade. Look for these popular plants at your local garden center:
- Begonia
- Celosia
- Coleus
- Globe Amaranth
- Marigold
- Petunia
- Vinca
Don't forget to plant the flowers in well-drained fertile soil and allow room for growth and airflow, which helps prevent disease. Use one or two inches of fine organic mulch, such as cypress mulch, pine bark, or pine straw to help control weeds and keep the soil evenly moist.
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Family & Consumer Sciences |
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Balance Your Health
With so many different diet and fitness trends, you may feel unsure about what to follow. But a good strategy considers both healthy eating and physical activity. While physical activity accounts for 15 to 30 percent of daily energy expenditure, food accounts for 100 percent of energy intake, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Balance your healthy eating consumption with your physical activity exertion, adjusting accordingly to gain or lose weight.
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Free Virtual Classes
Getting Active
Thursday, July 8
11:55am – 12:55pm
Easy Meal Planning
Thursday, August 5
11:55am – 12:55pm
Health & Wellness Apps
Thursday, September 9
11:55am – 12:55pm
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Free Healthy Recipes
Discover affordable recipes, articles, videos, and more!
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