County fairs are always guaranteed family fun — as well as a great opportunity to check out other cool places in Middle Tennessee. There’s no other better way to spend family time than eating fair food, riding carnival rides, seeing animals and listening to music.
Whether you like big motor sports or a nice picnic table and a fried funnel cake, there’s a fair for you in Middle Tennessee. Check them out below and plan your fair season accordingly.
Upcoming Middle Tennessee County Fairs in 2026:
Listed by date.
Williamson County Fair in Franklin
Aug. 7–15, 2026
Williamson County Ag Expo Park
HOURS:Monday – Friday from 6 – 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 12 – 10 p.m.
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “As American As Apple Pie”
HIGHLIGHTS: Nightly fireworks, Extreme Illusions & Escapes, Majestik Spectacular Thrill Show and live demonstrations of sorghum making by Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill.
NEW THIS YEAR! The Lew-E Comedy Circus, Swifty Swine Racing & Swimming Pigs, the Fearless Flores Thrill Show, Juggler Noah Royak, the Agricadabra Magic Show and more.
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here.
COST: Tickets are $14 for adults; $7 for kids ages 6 – 12; and free for kids 5 and younger. Unlimited ride hand stamps are $25 Monday – Friday; $35 on Saturday; and $30 on Sunday.
Wilson County Fair – TN State Fair in Lebanon
Aug. 13–22, 2026
James E. Ward Agricultural Center
HOURS: Gates open Monday – Friday at 4 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 12 p.m.
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “Tennessee Voices and Volunteers Celebrating America 250!” Plus, the Agriculture Commodity Year of Forestry will
showcase Tennessee’s rich natural resources, history and heritage.
HIGHLIGHTS: Scheduled events include live music on six music stages, 4-H competitions, side-by-side rodeo, plus kiddie rides like mini tea cups and monster trucks.
NEW! Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Log Swing Competition, Timber Callin’ Contest
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here.
COST: Gate admission is $15 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. Carnival armbands are $25 Monday – Thursday; $30 on Sunday & Friday; and individual ride tickets only on Saturday.
Cumberland County Fair in Crossville
Aug. 17–22, 2026
Cumberland County Fairgrounds
HIGHLIGHTS: Contests for photography, art, pageants and floral design. Plus, enjoy rides like the Musik Express and carnival games.
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “Barn in the USA”
COST: $5 (children under 5 are free!)
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here.
Maury County Fair in Columbia
Sept. 3–7, 2026
Maury County Fair & Exposition
HIGHLIGHTS: The Tractor Pull (Friday); Motocross (Saturday); Junk Car Jump & Run (Sunday)
THIS YEAR’S THEME: “Red, White & Blue and Old Engines Too”
HOURS:Gates open at 4 p.m. (Midway at 6 p.m.) on Thursday – Friday, 1 p.m. (Midway at 2 p.m.) on Saturday and 3 p.m. (Midway at 4 p.m.) Sunday – Monday.
COST: Tickets are $12 for adults; free for kids 12 and younger. Midway armbands are $30 on Thursday (BOGO), Friday and Sunday; $35 on Saturday; and $35 on Monday.
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here.
White County Fair in Sparta
Aug. 28–Sept. 5, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS: Monster Trucks (Aug. 29); Lego Building Contest (Aug. 30); Demolition Derbies (Sept. 5 & 6)
ENTERTAINMENT: Here
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here
COST: $5 every day except Kids night on Aug. 31 (bring canned food item)
Nashville Fair in Nashville
Sept 11–20, 2026
The Fairgrounds Nashville
HIGHLIGHTS: Pro wrestling, live music, murder mystery dinners, aerialist performances, comedy shows, and line dancing
HOURS: Monday – Friday 5 – 9 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: $10 for adults, $8 for children and seniors, kids 5 and younger are free
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here
Middle Tennessee District Fair in Lawrenceburg
Sept. 24–Oct. 3, 2026
Lawrenceburg Rotary
SPECIAL EVENTS: Donkey basketball, demolition derby, MTDF concert featuring Colt Ford
HIGHLIGHTS: Ferris wheel, funnel cakes, livestock shows
COST: Adult everyday except Friday & Saturday: $8; Adult Friday and Saturday: $10, Children (Ages 6-12): $5
EVENT SCHEDULE: Here.
