2026 fair

Livestock & Animals

Support local exhibitors and experience the livestock, poultry and animal shows that celebrate agriculture, hard work and the next generation of farmers.

Agriculture at the Heart of the Fair

Livestock & Animal Shows

Support local exhibitors and experience the livestock, poultry and animal traditions that make the county fair special.

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Livestock & Animal Shows

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 23โ€“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 fairโ€™s Facebook page for weather, location and schedule announcements.

2026 Event Lineup

Livestock & Animal Shows

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

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Fair Book Page 21

4-H Market Hog Jackpot Show

๐Ÿ•’ Skillathon 11:00 AM ยท Showmanship 12:00 Noon ๐Ÿ“ Barn

Purebred and crossbred gilt and barrow classes for exhibitors age 21 and younger.

  • All pigs must have 840 tags and health papers
  • Time to Shine Showmanship class offered
Fair Week
Fair Book Page 29

Poultry & Rabbit Department

๐Ÿ•’ Entries Sunday 1:00โ€“5:00 PM ยท Judging Wednesday 8:00โ€“10:00 AM ๐Ÿ“ Barn

Adult and youth poultry and rabbit exhibits, including standard and bantam birds, waterfowl, turkeys and rabbit classes.

  • All birds must be checked before entering the barn
  • Health-testing requirements apply
Monday, August 24, 2026
Fair Book Page 37

Dairy Goat Show

๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Barn

Dairy goat classes and youth agricultural competition begin Monday evening in the livestock barn.

  • Review the Fair Book for classes and animal requirements
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Fair Book Page 47

4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale

๐Ÿ•’ Show 8:30 AM ยท Sale to Follow ๐Ÿ“ Fairgrounds

Fentress County 4-H members show Black Sex Link and Red Sex Link laying hens, with the sale following the show.

  • Contact the Extension Office for additional information
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Fair Book Page 51

Dog Show

๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Barn

A community dog show featuring scheduled classes and competition.

  • Dogs participating in the show are allowed under the fairโ€™s animal policy
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Fair Book Page 75

Sheep Show

๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Barn

Sheep classes and agricultural competition in the livestock barn.

  • Health papers and identification requirements may apply
Friday, August 28, 2026
Fair Book Page 81

Junior & Open Goat Show

๐Ÿ•’ Junior Show 5:00 PM ยท Open Show 6:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Barn

Junior and open goat classes featuring multiple breeds, youth competition and a Time to Shine class.

  • Health papers and scrapie tags required
  • Goats must remain on a lead or in a pen
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Updated Flyer

Junior & Open Beef Show

๐Ÿ•’ 2:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ Barn

Junior and open beef-cattle competition featuring multiple breeds, showmanship and championship classes.

  • Livestock health requirements apply
  • Open Show follows the Junior Show
Before Bringing an Animal
Health Papers & Identification

Review All Animal Health Requirements

Livestock, poultry and equine entries are subject to Tennessee animal-health requirements and event-specific rules. Requirements may include health papers, permanent identification, scrapie tags, 840 tags, poultry testing or a current negative Coggins test.

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