Southern Shabby

05/08/2026

🥰 open today

05/08/2026

Tomorrow is the day, we look forward to seeing you at the Vintage Market Days in NC

05/05/2026

We only 3 days away 😉

3 days 👀

This isn’t just shopping — it’s an experience

✔ Free parking
✔ Free bag check
✔ Free porter service for large items
✔ Live music + food trucks
✔ Space to walk, browse, and actually enjoy your day

Everything is set up so you don’t feel rushed — just come and enjoy it.

📍 Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds
📅 May 8–10 | Raleigh, NC

🎟️ Tickets available online + at the door

05/05/2026

Big thank you to all The Cotton Fair staff and especially to all the amazing people who came out to support the small business. Now we our on our way to the Vintage Market Days of the N.C. Triangle.

04/29/2026

☔️ or ☀️ we will be here for you 😉

We've had messages about this weekend's Cotton Fair. We are a rain or shine event! We have had rain in the past and people showed up weather ready. For some, it's the arts & crafts shopping super bowl so a little rain was not even a concern. The Weather Channel is forecasting the rain to end Saturday morning 🤞🏻🤞🏻 it blows out quickly. We cannot control the weather, but can certainly assure you the vendors will be ready, the fair will be ready, and we are really excited to see you all!

04/29/2026

Excellent information 😉

**IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFO**

Plan your travel early! One of the things we get the most feedback on is traffic coming to The Cotton Fair. We love this small town, but it does take some maneuvering to get everyone accommodated. Parking is free in all Cotton Fair lots and cars are parked first come/first served. We have a few tips to make your trip the fastest and most enjoyable possible!

1) On Saturday, come EARLY! The crowds are heaviest during the middle of the day. Avoid this by coming early. Our gates open at 9am! Parking lots are open before 8am, so grab your spot early!

2) Visit us on Sunday mornings. Typically, Sunday mornings are less crowded, which means a faster travel time to Gay as well as a closer parking spot! Also, we do a drawing for a $200 shopping spree on Sunday mornings at 11:30am. You must be present to win, so take advantage of the lighter traffic, better parking and a chance to win some spending money!

3) Bypass the regular route to Gay and take a more scenic route by choosing one of these options:
a) If you are traveling south on GA Hwy 85, when you get to Alvaton (at the caution light), turn left onto GA Hwy 362 (east). You will travel approximately 2 1/2 miles and turn right onto Mount Carmel Road. Follow this road all the way into Gay. You will see signs for parking before you see the fair. This brings you to the South Entrance gate. This is approximately 4 miles further than the usual route down GA Hwy 85, but it could save you a good bit of time.

b) Our second bypass option through Massengale Mill Road is currently CLOSED. The bridge is out on this road. There are signs posted at the entrance.

We hope these tips help make your time at The Cotton Fair the best yet!

04/29/2026

Our next upcoming event. Look for your favorite vendor 😉

04/24/2026

If you are in Perry GA area stop by and visit, see, and shop and my friend first time Vintage Market Days in Perry GA.

04/10/2026

Doors open today at 9:30-4pm 😉 see you there

04/09/2026

Here is a Sneak Peek of some of the treasures we are bringing to Tampa. Will be there April 10-12. Come check out all the Vintage plus other goodies!!!