The Nashville Fair returns to The Fairgrounds Nashville Sept. 11-20, bringing 10 days of carnival rides, live music, farm exhibits, competitions and family entertainment.
Now in its fifth year, the fair will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with the theme “Fun for the Whole Country!”
New this year is Barnyard Benny, a Nigerian dwarf goat and the fair’s official mascot. Benny will make appearances throughout the fair, while visitors can meet him and other farm animals inside AGtivity Hall and take part in hands-on farming experiences.
The fair will also host the National American Black Hereford Association Annual Members Meeting & Conference Sept. 11-13. The event will include the National Black Hereford Open Show, National Junior Show, educational programs and the association’s annual meeting.
Other entertainment will include carnival rides and games, wrestling, racing pigs, monster trucks, dinner shows, Brewfest and other events throughout the fair.
The Nashville Fair will also feature a variety of contests and competitions, including:
- Fine arts, photography and floral design
- Sewing, quilting, knitting and other fiber arts
- Baking and canning
- Giant pumpkin and watermelon competitions
- Livestock shows
- 4-H and FFA competitions
- Fairest of the Fair pageant
- Cosplay competition
- Tennessee Ham Show
- Hot chicken and ice cream eating competitions
- An America’s 250th Anniversary essay contest for fourth- and fifth-grade students
Court Appointed Special Advocates will also host a fundraising dinner at the fair on Sept. 16.
Discounted advance tickets and four-packs are available online through opening day. Children 5 and under get in free, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer applications are also open for those interested in helping with special events, greeting fairgoers and assisting with guest experiences.
Nashville Fair Details
When: Sept. 11-20
Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville, 320 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville
Gates open from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The fairgrounds close at 10:30 p.m. each night.
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