Discounted Advance Tickets Available and Competitive Event Registration Now Open Online
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 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!”
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.
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 photosand 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.
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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!
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.
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
Volunteer applications are now open. Opportunities include working special events, greeting fairgoers and providing experiences for guests. Sign up here.
The Nashville Fair Details
Friday, Sept. 11 – Sunday, Sept. 20
Gates are open Monday-Friday: 5-9 p.m.
Gates are open Saturday-Sunday: noon-9 p.m.
The Fairgrounds Nashville, 320 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Fairgoers can connect with rideshare and accessibility access at 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203.
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