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  T.M. "Mort" Ewing Newton County Agricultural Center
 
 
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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 180' 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. A sewage dumpsite is available near the practice horse arena. 



Documents      
NameDate AddedSize
Ag Center and RV Sites Map 7/24/2026 136 KB
Ag Center Policies 12/17/2025 276 KB
Horse Stall Map 7/24/2026 53 KB
Rental Pricing 7/24/2026 193 KB
Tractor Liability Waiver 1/16/2026 113 KB

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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

 
   

  Event Calendar
     

2026: 

Oct 16-17: The Great Pages Circus

Oct 20: Home Composting - Newton County Extension

Oct 31-Nov 1: Little Britches Rodeo   

Nov 6-8: Jasper County FFA Alumni Beef Show

Nov 15: Newton County Christmas of the Farm - Farm Bureau

Nov 20-22: IEA Western Show

Dec 5: Dutton’s Ugly Sweater Run 

Dec 11-12: Hogs of Hazzard

2027:

 

January

1-3: Closed for New Years

 

8-10: JABGA Region 4 (Indoor Arena & Livestock Barn)

 

February

5-6: Newton County Classic (Indoor Arena & Livestock Barn)

 

11: Jasper County Hog Show (Indoor Arena & Livestock Barn)

 

15-16: The Great Pages Circus (Indoor Arena, Livestock Barn and Horse Arena)

 

19-21: Flint River Horseman Association (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

26-28: Georgia High School Rodeo Association (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

March 

6: Flint River Horseman Association (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

12-14: Little Britches Rodeo (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

18-21: FFA CDE Day (All Facilities Used)

 

26-28: Closed for Easter

 

April 

2-4: Sirius Agility Dog Show (Outdoor Arena & RV Sites)

 

5-11: Cirque DuLuxe (Gravel Parking Lot & RV Sites) 

 

16-18: Relay 4 Life (All Facilities Used)

 

23-25: American Bullrider Association (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

May

1: Rogue Runner Production Barrel Race (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

7-9: Flint River Horseman Association (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

14-15: SEBACS Bunny Show (Indoor Arena)

 

17-21: Staff Orientation - SLC Horses Moving In (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

24-28: SLC Week 1 (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

28-30: Georgia Dairy Goat Breeders Association (Indoor Arena, Livestock Barn and Horse Arena)

 

June

31-4: SLC Week 2 (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

4-6: Flint River Horseman Association (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

7-11: SLC Week 3 (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

14-18: SLC Week 4 (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

21-25: SLC Week 5 (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

26: Rogue Runner Productions Barrel Race (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

27-1: Horse Camp Week 1 (Indoor Arena, Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

July

4-8: Horse Camp Week 2 (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

14-18: Watermelon Crawl ABGA Boer Goat Show (Indoor Arena & Livestock Barn)

 

18-20: YGB Clinic (Indoor Arena, Livestock Barn and Horse Arena)

 

22-25: Myotonic Goat Show (Indoor Arena & Livestock Barn)

 

August 

30-1: Mellow on the Yellow (Indoor Arena & Livestock Barn)

 

6-7: SEBACS Bunny Show (Indoor Arena & Possibly Livestock Arena)

 

September 

13-19: Closed for Newton County Rodeo

 

17-18: Newton County Rodeo

 

24-25: Presa Canario Club of America Dog Show (Indoor Arena) 

 

October 

2: Dutton Glow Up Barrel Race

 

November 

5-7: Can Chasin’ Cowgirls Barrel Race (Outdoor Arena and Horse Barn)

 

12-14: Newton County Christmas on the Farm (All Facilities) 

 

26-28: Closed for Thanksgiving

 

December

4: Dutton Ugly Sweater Barrel Race  

 

10-11: Hogs of Hazzard

 

24-26: Closed

31-2: Closed

 
   

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2026 Meeting Schedule
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
     
 

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Covington, GA 30014
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