T.M. "Mort" Ewing Newton County Agricultural Center

GaFFACamp@GaAgEd.org | (770) 786-6926 |

720 FFA FHA Camp Rd. Covington, GA 30014

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Overview

Indoor Show Arena:
The Indoor Show Arena houses the Donald Griffin Show Ring, restrooms, concession stand (separate rental), and the Legislative Classroom (separate rental.) The Donald Griffin Show Ring includes a 40'x80' carpeted arena and bleacher seating for up to 300 people. The arena is air conditioned.

Livestock Stall Barn:
The Livestock Stall Barn is the holding area for livestock but can also be used for expo/booth events. The maximum number of 5' x 5' pens is 200, and there are enough tie up areas for 102 head of cattle. Also equipped in this barn are two wash racks, one hog scale, one cattle scale, lighting, and hundreds of power outlets.

Legislative Classroom:
The Legislative Classroom is located within the Indoor Show Arena facility and can be used in conjunction with the Show Arena or it can be rented as a stand-alone meeting space. The room is equipped with tables, chairs, and A/V. The space is perfect for meetings and workshops.

Concession Stand:
The Concession Stand features three roll up windows One window opens inside the Indoor Show Arena and two windows are on the outside of the Show Arena.

Otis and Nell Mitcham Nixon Horse Arena:
The Otis and Nell Mitcham Nixon Horse Arena is a covered arena that covers a 125'x 200' riding arena with a m10/river sand mixture, an elevated air-conditioned announcer booth, bathrooms, and bleacher seating for 300 people. Outside of the main arena there is a small uncovered practice arena.

Senator R. Brian Strickland Equine Facility
The Senator R. Brian Strickland Equine Facility features 80 horse stalls 10x10 on concrete.

Trailer Parking
There are 28 RV Style Trailer Sites with water, 30 Amp, and 50 Amp hookups.

Hourly Horse Arena Rentals

Event Reservations

Documents

Name	Date Added	Size
Site Map	7/14/2025	56 KB

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	Contact

Newton County Agricultural Center
120 FFA FHA Camp Road
Covington, GA 30014

Contact Information:

Jesika Holloway Agricultural Program Specialist

Office: (678) 941-7649 Email: newtoncoagcenter@gaaged.org


	Upcoming Events

2025:

April 5: Sirius Dog Agility

April 12: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

April 14: Newton County Young Farmers

April 19: NBHA Barrel Race

April 26: 4H/FFA Horse Judging Clinic

May 3: American Bullriders Association

May 10: Georgia Dairy Goat Association Show

May 17: Southeastern Bunny and Cavy Show
Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

May 24: NBHA Barrel Race

May 26-30 Summer Leadership Camp

May 31 Flint River Barrel Race

June 2-6 Summer Leadership Camp

June 7 Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

June 9-13 Summer Leadership Camp

June 14 NBHA Barrel Race

June 16-20 Summer Leadership Camp

June 20-22 Gem Capitol Show

June 23-27 Summer Leadership Camp

June 28 Miss Georgia Rodeo Queen Clinic

June 29-July 3 Horse Camp

July 6-10 Horse Camp

July 16-19 Southern Watermelon Crawl ABGA Boer Goat Show

July 20-22 YGB Chastin Leggett

July 25-27 Myotonic Goat Show

Aug 2-3 Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Aug 8-10: SEBACS Bunny Show

Aug. 11: Relay For Life Kick Off Meeting

Aug 16: Flint River Barrel Race

Aug 23-24: Miss Rodeo Pageant

Sept 9: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Sept 13-14: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Sept 19-20: Newton County Rodeo

Sept 27: Presa Canario Club of America Dog Show

Sept 27-28: North Georgia Little Britches Rodeo Association

Oct 7: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Oct 11: Horse Judging/Riding Clinic

Oct 18: NBHA Barrel Race

Oct 25: Lucky J Ranch Horse Series

Nov 1: Dutton Glow Race

Nov 8: Can Chasin' Cowgirls Barrel Race

Nov 11: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Nov 16: Farm Bureau Farm Day

Nov 24-30 Thanksgiving Break

Dec 6: Dutton Ugly Christmas Sweater

Dec 9: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Dec 13: Hogs of Hazard

Dec 20 - Jan 2: Christmas Break

2026:

Jan 13: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Feb 10: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Feb 21: Can Chasin Cowgirls Barrel Race

Feb 27-Mar 1: Georgia High School Rodeo Association

Mar 10: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

Mar 27-29: Sirius Dog Agility

April 14: 4-H Homeschool Meeting

April 16-18: Relay for Life

April 24-26: American Bull Rider Association

May 8-10: Georgia Dairy Goat Association Show

May 15-16: SEBACS Bunny Show

June 19-20: Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association

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