The 2024 Prater’s Mill Country Fair will be postponed until October 11th & 12th 2025.
The majority of site used for the fair is needed for extensive building repair, site renovation, and creek bank reclamation projects planned for 2024
Information on the 2025 Prater’s Mill Country Fair will be released early this fall.
WELCOME TO PRATER'S MILL HISTORIC SITE – Preserving this 1855 MILL ! THE grounds are OPEN TO ENJOY YEAR 'ROUND WITH hiking trails and fishing. The mill is open and operating during THE COUNTRY FAIR IN OCTOBER. START PLANNing YOUR VISIT Today!
Prater's Mill Country Fair Fundraising Event
The Country Fair is the primary fundraising event for our nonprofit volunteer based organization. All proceeds fund the mission of the Foundation “to protect, preserve and present the heritage of the Prater’s Mill Historic Site for future generations.”
Attending the Country Fair Fundraiser
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EVENTS
Some events are open to the public.
To reserve the grounds for private events, select 'GROUNDS BOOKING' under the 'HISTORIC SITE' menu. For a list of all public events, click on the EVENTS page.
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Prater's Mill Country Fair
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The Fair, begun by volunteers in 1971 to raise funds to restore the dilapidated 1855 grist mill and surrounding buildings, has grown into a legendary celebration of Appalachian traditions featuring live music, the best Southern cooking this side of Heaven and handmade original crafts by over 165 talented artists and craftsmen.
Prater’s Mill Historic Site is owned by the people of Whitfield County but operated and maintained by the Prater’s Mill Foundation. As a nonprofit volunteer based group, the foundation relies heavily on the revenue from the annual Country Fair. The County Fair is the primary fundraising event for our nonprofit volunteer based organization. All proceeds fund the mission of the Foundation "to protect, preserve and present the heritage of the Prater's Mill Historic Site for future generations."
In addition to self-guided tours of the mill, visitors may also experience the inside of an old country store while visiting Prater's Store or investigating the buildings added to the site over the years - Shugart Cotton Gin, Dr. Lacewell's Office & Westbrook Barn.
The fair boasts several activities such as “Little Texas” kid's train ride and Petting Zoo adored by children and adults alike. The whole family can experience a short hike down the Prater’s Mill Greenway which connects to the Norma Gordon Nature Trail; pony rides and face painting are always at the top of kids’ to-do list.
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Hours of Operation
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October: 2nd Weekend
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Contact: Fair Director
Prater's Mill Friends
Prater’s Mill Historic Site is owned by the people of Whitfield County but operated and maintained by the Prater’s Mill Foundation. As a non-profit volunteer group, the foundation relies heavily on the revenue from the annual Country Fair, donations and revenue from reservations of the grounds. The County Fair is the primary fundraising event for our nonprofit volunteer based organization. All proceeds fund the mission of the Foundation "to protect, preserve and present the heritage of the Prater's Mill Historic Site for future generations."
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Prater’s Mill is more than just a mill. In return for your efforts you can meet new friends, have fun and sustain the history of your community. You can help by donating not only money, but your time and expertise. We need volunteers to staff our office, help us maintain the grounds and even help produce the country fair fundraising event. This just names a few ways we could use your help!
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The mission of the foundation is to protect, preserve and present the heritage of the Prater’s Mill Historic Site for future generations.
ℹ️ For more information on the foundation, select links under the "ABOUT" menu or call ☎️ 706-694-MILL.
For more information about the fair email 📧 fair@pratersmill.org.
For more information about everything else email 📧 info@pratersmill.org
Hours of visiting
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October
Second Full Weekend
- Prater's Mill Country Fair
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Park Open
Daylight Hours
- boating, nature trails, picnicking, fishing and birdwatching.
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Call Us | visit
Office Hours
- By Appointment only
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Daily
Dawn to Dusk
- Park Open to the Public