The Nashville Fair is back for its fifth year, celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary with this year’s theme, “Fun for the Whole Country!”
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This year’s Fair brings 10 days of family-friendly fun, interactive farm exhibits, thrilling rides, live music, pageants, award-winning educational exhibits and cultural performances to The Fairgrounds Nashville from Sept. 11-20, 2026.
Barnyard Benny, the Fair’s official mascot.
New this year, meet Barnyard Benny, the Fair’s official mascot. Benny, a Nigerian dwarf goat, will be making appearances throughout the fairgrounds each day, greeting guests, posing for photos and bringing kid-size fun wherever he goes. Visitors can stop by the indoor AGtivity Hall to meet Benny and his farm friends and to participate in hands-on farming experiences.
But wait, there’s more!
Watch wrestling, cheer on racing pigs, and enjoy carnival rides and games on the Midway. Witness monster truck mayhem, solve dinner show mysteries, sample a Brewfest and experience thrilling events all Fair long!
Entries are also now open online to participate in this year’s contests and competitions. For more information and to enter, go here.
Categories include:
- Fine Arts: Photography, Handcrafted Arts, Floral Design, Miniature Habitats, Table Setting, Tabletop Christmas Tree Decorating, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture
- Fiber Arts: Sewing, Quilting, Weaving, Knitting, Crocheting, Needlepoint
- Culinary: Baking, Canning
- Fruits and Vegetables: Giant Pumpkins and Watermelons, Garden Produce
- Livestock: Beef Cattle, Poultry, Swine, Goats, Rabbits, Sheep, Dairy Cattle
- Youth Programs: 4H Contests Including a 4H Central Region Grillmaster Challenge, FFA Contests
- Special Competitions: An All-Ages “Fairest of the Fair” Pageant, Cosplay Competition, Tennessee Ham Show, Goats & Strokes Artist-led Painting
Discounted tickets, four-packs and carload deals are available online now through opening day. Children ages 5 and under get in free, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Save time, skip the line and buy online here.
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