'Bring that joy back to middle Georgia': May Days on the Midway kicks off Thursday night You'll find 40 rides, carnival games and all your favorite treats at the Georgia National Fairgrounds May 20 - 31st Author: Sarah Hammond Updated: 7:55 PM EDT May 19, 2021 PERRY, Ga. — If Ferris wheels, funnel cakes, and peanut butter and spicy jelly tater tots sounds like a fun Friday night, you can find it all at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter. No, the Georgia National Fair didn't come early this year. It's all part of the their first May Days on the Midway to hold folks over until October.