Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, TN
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Spend Your Summer at Tennessee Fairs

Family-friendly entertainment, regional and national talent and more can be experienced at Tennessee's statewide fairs.

East Tennessee County Fairs
Middle Tennessee Fairs
Fairs in and near Memphis
Good to Know Before You Go
 

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

  • Theme: “The Best Six Days of Summer”

  • Daily live concerts, livestock shows, tractor parade

  • “Farmer For the Day” program for kids

  • Contests: Pie eating, truck pull, 4-H showcase

  • Admission includes unlimited rides

  • 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

  • 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

  • Affordable ride wristbands and plenty of fair food favorites

  • Carnival games, trivia contests, and nightly prizes

  • Gates open 4-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday

Claiborne County Fair – Tazewell
Aug. 25–30, 2025
Claiborne County Fairgrounds

  • Gospel and bluegrass performances

  • Special events include ATV/UTV drag racing; demolition derby; and antique and modified tractor pulls

  • Pageants and demo derby

  • Tickets are cash only and include rides and parking

  • Gates open 5 p.m. daily

Sevier County Fair – Sevierville
Aug. 26–Sept. 1, 2025
Sevier County Fairgrounds

  • Special events include a dog fashion show, wrestling matches, rodeo, and Farm Fest

  • Live music and the Elizabeth Williams Dancers

  • Unlimited ride wristbands available

  • Kids 10 and under enter free

  • Gates open 5-10 p.m.

Tennessee Valley Fair – Knoxville
Sept. 5–14, 2025
Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center

See incredible feats from The Marvelous Mutts, local music acts and more.
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  • Big-name concerts and local artists (lineup to be announced)

  • Midway features Ferris wheel, games, and fried treats

  • 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

Small town charm is on full display at the Bedford County Fair.
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  • Donkey and mini mule competitions, cruise-in, cornhole tournament

  • Mid-State Cloggers, antique tractor pull, music Wednesday through Saturday

  • Miss Bedford County Fair crowned

  • Hours of operation can be found here

Putnam County Fair – Cookeville
July 31-Aug. 9, 2025
Putnam County Fairgrounds

  • Grandma’s Barnyard, line dancing, pony rides

  • 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

  • Blacksmithing, log cabin, and roping demonstrations

  • Green Thumb Challenge and senior pageant

  • Gates open 4 p.m. on weekdays and noon Saturday-Sunday

  • $5 admission

Williamson County Fair - Franklin
Aug. 1–9, 2025
Williamson County Ag Expo Park

  • Nightly fireworks, Extreme Illusions & Escapes, Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show and live demonstrations of sorghum making by Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill

  • Carnival rides for all ages including thrill rides

  • Family-friendly shows and games throughout the week

  • 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

A country store with locally made items is a featured attraction at the Cumberland County Fair.
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  • Homegrown goods in the country store

  • Contests for photography, art, pageants, floral design

  • 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

  • Scheduled events include live music on six music stages, 4-H competitions, side-by-side rodeo

  • Kiddie rides like mini tea cups and monster trucks

  • New carnival thrill rides: Hulk, Ice Jet, New York NY

  • Fair opening times: 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, noon Sundays

Middle Tennessee District Fair - Lawrenceburg
Sept. 18–27, 2025
Lawrenceburg Rotary

Have fair fun in Lawrenceburg.
Photo Credit: Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
  • Lawrence County’s largest annual event

  • Ferris wheel, funnel cakes, livestock shows

  • Baking and craft competitions in exhibit halls

  • Special events include donkey basketball, demolition derby, MTDF concert featuring Colt Ford

  • Gates open 4 p.m.

Fairs in and near Memphis

Obion County Fair – Union City
Aug. 15–23, 2025
Obion County Fairgrounds

  • Duck calling, kids’ day, pet shows

  • Live music on the Back Porch Stage

  • Carnival rides and nightly prize drawings

  • Schedule

Delta Fair & Music Festival - Memphis
Aug. 29–Sept. 7, 2025
Agricenter International, Memphis

  • 150+ live acts across three stages

  • Daily events: Banana derby, pig races, comedy magic

  • Dance contests, Star of the Fair, Delta 500 Derby

  • Rock wall, mechanical bull, character meet and greets

  • 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

Competitions, carnival games and more are part of the West Tennessee State Fair.
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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

  • Carnival rides and games

  • 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

  • Parking: Most fairs offer free or included parking. Some rural events are cash-only

  • Accessibility: Many fairs have ADA restrooms, parking, and wide walkways

  • Admission: Children under 10 often free. Unlimited ride wristbands sold at entry or online

  • What to Bring: Cash, sunscreen, refillable water bottles, stroller for little ones, hand wipes

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