
East Tennessee County Fairs
More than 50 fairs are happening in Tennessee, bringing family-friendly fun including contests, exhibitions, music performances and carnival rides and games all summer. Here are just a few county fairs happening across Tennessee.
*Dates reflect 2025 calendar year
East Tennessee County Fairs
Anderson County Fair – Clinton
July 14–19, 2025
Anderson County Fairgrounds
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Theme: “The Best Six Days of Summer”
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Daily live concerts, livestock shows, tractor parade
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“Farmer For the Day” program for kids
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Contests: Pie eating, truck pull, 4-H showcase
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Admission includes unlimited rides
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Hours of operation: 5-10 p.m.
Greene County Fair – Greeneville
July 21–26, 2025
Greene County Fairgrounds
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Three nights of demolition derby, rodeo, and youth talent contest
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Special events include the Torres One Ring Family Circus with aerialists, acrobatics and daredevils; championship bull riding; tractor and truck pulls; and The Big Dance: Line Dancing at the Stage
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Affordable ride wristbands and plenty of fair food favorites
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Carnival games, trivia contests, and nightly prizes
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Gates open 4-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday
Claiborne County Fair – Tazewell
Aug. 25–30, 2025
Claiborne County Fairgrounds
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Gospel and bluegrass performances
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Special events include ATV/UTV drag racing; demolition derby; and antique and modified tractor pulls
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Pageants and demo derby
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Tickets are cash only and include rides and parking
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Gates open 5 p.m. daily
Sevier County Fair – Sevierville
Aug. 26–Sept. 1, 2025
Sevier County Fairgrounds
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Special events include a dog fashion show, wrestling matches, rodeo, and Farm Fest
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Live music and the Elizabeth Williams Dancers
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Unlimited ride wristbands available
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Kids 10 and under enter free
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Gates open 5-10 p.m.
Tennessee Valley Fair – Knoxville
Sept. 5–14, 2025
Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center
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Big-name concerts and local artists (lineup to be announced)
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Midway features Ferris wheel, games, and fried treats
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Deep-fried Oreos, caramel apples, and corn dogs galore
Middle Tennessee Fairs
Bedford County Fair – Shelbyville
July 14–19, 2025
Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center
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Donkey and mini mule competitions, cruise-in, cornhole tournament
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Mid-State Cloggers, antique tractor pull, music Wednesday through Saturday
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Miss Bedford County Fair crowned
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Hours of operation can be found here
Putnam County Fair – Cookeville
July 31-Aug. 9, 2025
Putnam County Fairgrounds
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Grandma’s Barnyard, line dancing, pony rides
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Carnival rides until 10 p.m. each night. Armbands are $15 July 31, $25 Aug. 1-3, 8-9, and $20 Aug. 4-7. Single tickets are $1 each with most rides taking 3-5 tickets
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Blacksmithing, log cabin, and roping demonstrations
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Green Thumb Challenge and senior pageant
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Gates open 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon Saturday-Sunday
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$5 admission
Williamson County Fair - Franklin
Aug. 1–9, 2025
Williamson County Ag Expo Park
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Nightly fireworks, Extreme Illusions & Escapes, Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show and live demonstrations of sorghum making by Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill
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Carnival rides for all ages including thrill rides
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Family-friendly shows and games throughout the week
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Gates open 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday
Cumberland County Fair – Crossville
Aug. 18–23, 2025
Cumberland County Fairgrounds
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Homegrown goods in the country store
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Contests for photography, art, pageants, floral design
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Iconic rides like the Musik Express and carnival games
Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair – Lebanon
Aug. 14–23, 2025
James E. Ward Agricultural Center
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Scheduled events include live music on six music stages, 4-H competitions, side-by-side rodeo
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Kiddie rides like mini tea cups and monster trucks
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New carnival thrill rides: Hulk, Ice Jet, New York NY
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Fair opening times: 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, noon Sundays
Middle Tennessee District Fair - Lawrenceburg
Sept. 18–27, 2025
Lawrenceburg Rotary
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Lawrence County’s largest annual event
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Ferris wheel, funnel cakes, livestock shows
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Baking and craft competitions in exhibit halls
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Special events include donkey basketball, demolition derby, MTDF concert featuring Colt Ford
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Gates open 4 p.m.
Fairs in and near Memphis
Obion County Fair – Union City
Aug. 15–23, 2025
Obion County Fairgrounds
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Duck calling, kids’ day, pet shows
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Live music on the Back Porch Stage
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Carnival rides and nightly prize drawings
Delta Fair & Music Festival - Memphis
Aug. 29–Sept. 7, 2025
Agricenter International, Memphis
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150+ live acts across three stages
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Daily events: Banana derby, pig races, comedy magic
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Dance contests, Star of the Fair, Delta 500 Derby
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Rock wall, mechanical bull, character meet and greets
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Gate opening hours:
Friday, Aug. 29: 4 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 31: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: 4-10 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Midway opens at noon)
Thursday, Sept. 4: 4-10 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 5: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
West Tennessee State Fair – Henderson
Oct. 16–25, 2025
Chester County Fairgrounds
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Special events include World of Wonders Show full of sword swallowing, fire eaters and daredevil feats; birds of prey show, Music Spectacle; livestock competitions; and pageants
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Carnival rides and games
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Gates open Tuesday-Friday 5-10 p.m., 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday
Good to Know Before You Go
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Parking: Most fairs offer free or included parking. Some rural events are cash-only
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Accessibility: Many fairs have ADA restrooms, parking, and wide walkways
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Admission: Children under 10 often free. Unlimited ride wristbands sold at entry or online
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What to Bring: Cash, sunscreen, refillable water bottles, stroller for little ones, hand wipes
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