The Georgia Mountain Fair is an annual event held at the fairgrounds on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee. It runs for eleven days in August and draws visitors from across the Southeast. During fair week, Hiawassee's population swells and local restaurants see their busiest period of the year.
Fair food is the main attraction, but pizza is available. The fair has its own food vendors, but visitors who want a proper sit-down meal or a pizza to take back to a lake rental will find several options in Hiawassee and the surrounding area.
Hiawassee pizza restaurants are busy but prepared. The local restaurants are accustomed to the fair crowds and plan their staffing accordingly. Expect fuller dining rooms and slightly longer wait times. Calling ahead for takeout is the most efficient approach, especially if you want to eat while watching the fair's evening entertainment.
Order takeout and eat at the fairgrounds. Many fair visitors order pizza, pick it up, and bring it to the fairgrounds. The fair has picnic areas where outside food is permitted. This is a popular strategy among local families who attend the fair regularly.