2026 fair

Community Events

Enjoy special fair days, educational activities, contests, gospel music and family-friendly traditions that bring our community together.

Fair Fun for Everyone

Community & Family Events

Enjoy special fair days, educational programs, community competitions and family-friendly traditions throughout fair week.

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Community & Family Events

Browse every event in this category, then open the official Fair Book for complete rules, classes, entry fees and participant requirements.

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2026 Fair Season

Events are scheduled before, during and after official fair week, August 23–29.

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Fairgrounds

641 Fairgrounds Road, Jamestown, Tennessee 38556.

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Official Rules

The Fair Book is the official source for competition classes, forms and rules.

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Day-of Updates

Check the fair’s Facebook page for weather, location and schedule announcements.

2026 Event Lineup

Community & Family Events

Select an event to open its official Fair Book page. Website summaries are provided for convenience and do not replace complete event rules.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Fair Book Page 35

Appreciation Day & Gospel Singing

πŸ•’ 2:00–4:00 PM πŸ“ Fairgrounds

Free admission, gospel music, concessions, ice cream, watermelon and community fellowship.

  • Everyone is welcome
  • Gospel groups perform throughout the afternoon
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Fair Book Page 47

School Day at the Fair

πŸ•’ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM πŸ“ Midway

A special daytime Casey’s Rides session with carnival attractions operating for School Day.

  • Ride bracelets: $15
  • A separate evening midway session begins at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Fair Book Page 62

Senior Day

πŸ•’ 7:30 AM–2:00 PM πŸ“ Pavilion

Activities, entertainment, prizes, fellowship and lunch for local seniors.

  • No gate admission during Senior Day
  • Bingo, pie contest, photo booth and hat-and-apron contest
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Fair Book Page 65

Church at the Fair

πŸ•’ 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pavilion

Join members of the community for an evening church service at the fair.

  • Check the Fair Book and social pages for program information
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Fair Book Page 67

Giant Pumpkin Contest

πŸ•’ 6:00 PM πŸ“ Fairgrounds

Local growers bring their giant pumpkins to the fair for competition and recognition.

  • Contest rules and entry information are in the Fair Book
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Fair Book Page 71

Share the Fair Day

πŸ•’ Activities 9:00 AM Β· Select Rides 11:00 AM πŸ“ Fairgrounds

A coordinated fair experience for individuals with physical or intellectual challenges.

  • Pavilion, Exhibit Building, Petting Zoo and Chicken House activities
  • Participation must be arranged or approved in advance
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Fair Book Page 77

Soil Conservation Exhibits

πŸ•’ 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pavilion

Educational soil-conservation exhibits and activities presented during Thursday evening’s program.

  • A family-friendly agricultural education activity
Friday, August 28, 2026
Fair Book Page 83

CTE/STEAM Activity Event

πŸ•’ 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pavilion

Hands-on career, technology, science, engineering, arts and mathematics activities presented by the Fentress County School System.

  • Exploring today and building tomorrow
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Fair Book Page 83

Corn Hole Tournament

πŸ•’ 2:00 PM πŸ“ Pavilion

A team corn-hole tournament with cash payouts for the top three teams.

  • Entry fee: $20 per team
  • First, second and third-place payouts
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Fair Book Page 85

Pridefully Picked in Tennessee Cook-Off

πŸ•’ 4:00 PM πŸ“ Women’s Building

Cook-off categories include appetizers, salads, casseroles, main dishes, healthy choices and desserts.

  • Each entry must contain at least one Tennessee-produced product
  • Recipes are due by 5:00 PM on August 26
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Fair Book Page 87

Pedal Tractor Pull

πŸ•’ Registration & Weigh-In 5:00 PM Β· Pull 6:00 PM πŸ“ Pavilion

Youth pedal-tractor competition with weight classes for boys and girls age ten and younger.

  • Entry fee: $5
  • All contestants must pre-register
  • A parent or guardian must be present
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Exhibits, Entries & Competitions

Show What You Grow, Make & Create

Explore exhibit departments for crops, canning, culinary entries, flowers, art, crafts, education, youth projects, 4-H and more. The Exhibits & Entries page provides entry dates and direct links to each Fair Book department.

Event information is subject to change. Review the current schedule, official Fair Book and fair announcements before arriving or entering a competition.