Explore events before, during, and after fair week, including shows, pageants, competitions, midway activities, and community events.
From crops and canning to art, crafts, youth projects and 4-H, the fair celebrates the talent, creativity and agricultural traditions of our community. Browse exhibit departments, review entry information and open the official Fair Book for complete classes, rules and premiums.
Check your department’s Fair Book section for any special requirements, age divisions or deadlines in addition to the general timeline below.
Exhibit entry is scheduled from 1:00–3:00 PM. Bring entries to the correct department area and allow enough time for check-in.
Judging begins at 9:00 AM. Exhibit buildings are closed for judging until approximately 3:00 PM.
Exhibit pickup is scheduled from 1:00–3:00 PM. Entries should remain on display until the official pickup period.
Select a department to open the official 2026 Fair Book near the beginning of that section. The Fair Book contains complete classes, premiums, chairpersons and department-specific rules.
Schoolwork, classroom projects and educational exhibits.
Agricultural education projects and vocational entries.
Sewing, quilting, needlework and related handmade entries.
Projects and exhibits entered through Fentress County 4-H.
Family, home, consumer and life-skills exhibits.
Cut flowers, arrangements, potted plants and floral entries.
Field crops, garden produce and agricultural products.
Baked goods, breads, candies and other culinary entries.
Home-canned fruits, vegetables, preserves and related entries.
Handmade crafts, collections, creative hobbies and décor.
Creative exhibit classes for participants needing special consideration.
Drawing, painting, photography and other artistic work.
Age-appropriate creative entries and projects for young exhibitors.
Review animal classes, health requirements, entry procedures and show information before bringing an animal to the fairgrounds.
View Details →Growers can review contest details, entry requirements and judging information in the official Fair Book.
View Details →Find the cook-off rules, eligible entries, competition details and scheduled time in the official Fair Book.
View Details →The Fair Book is the official source for exhibit classes, age divisions, premiums, department rules, animal requirements and department chairpersons. Review the complete section for your department before preparing an entry.
Open the 2026 Fair BookRequirements vary by department and may include age divisions, preparation standards, ownership rules, health papers or advance registration.
Use the Fair Book to identify the department, class and lot number for each entry. Clear preparation makes check-in faster.
Times and procedures may change. Check the fair’s Facebook page for day-of announcements before traveling to the fairgrounds.
The official Fair Book controls all exhibit and competition rules. Website summaries are provided for convenience and do not replace the complete rules for your department.