GAY — Judging by the lines at the barbecue, fried chicken and apple dumpling stands, food was the star of the day.
Maybe that's just one quasi-wannabe foodie's take on the 73rd edition of The Cotton Pickin' Fair. The fair is held twice a year — in May and October.
Set among structures dating from 1891-1920 on the picturesque Gay Family Farmstead in Meriwether County, the fair is also highlighted by arts and crafts, a number of musical performers and clothing for those looking for more than just fried fare.
Still, the best advice I heard all day: "If you see a long line, jump in it. You don't know what's going to be on the other end, but you know it's going to be good." True enough.
The Gay Family Farmstead was first settled in 1828 and continued cotton production until the 1970s. The fair was founded in 1972.
The Cotton Pickin' Fair is sponsored by The 1911 Society Ltd. The Georgia non-profit corporation aims to support sustainable rural development through agricultural-tourism.
The Cotton Pickin' Fair continues today. For more information, visit www.cpfair.org or call (706) 538-6814.