It’s time for the 2021 Wilson County Fair – Tennessee State Fair!
August 10, 2021

This year’s fair will celebrate the 225 Years of Tennessee Statehood with Untold Stories of Tennessee being told by storytellers each day in the Pioneer Village Fiddlers Grove.

LEBANON – Ready for the time of your life? Get your senses ready for the sight of carnival lights and rides, the taste of delicious Fair food, the sound of laughter and squeals of delight and the feeling of making great memories that will last a lifetime as Mid-South Ford proudly presents the 2021 Wilson County Fair – Tennessee State Fair opening Thursday, August 12, at 5 p.m. and running through Saturday, August 21. Fairgoers can take advantage of 1⁄2 price admission and $1 ride night (with a minimum purchase of $10 in ride tickets) on opening night. There is so much to see and do you can’t see it all in one visit!

Get excited to come to the 2021 Wilson County Fair-Tennessee State Fair August 12-21, 2021, at the James E. Ward Ag Center in Lebanon, TN.

A Grand Opening Celebration will occur on August 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Expo Center when our entire state will come together for a special ceremony. Every county in the state will be represented for a special program where Governor Lee will be speaking. The ceremony will celebrate The State of Tennessee and the previous Tennessee State Fair Board moving the location to the Wilson County Fair, Lebanon.

Each day of the fair will honor Hometown Heroes with Books From Birth County Directors from across the state being honored by Governor Lee at the opening ceremony. Following the ceremony will be a military fly over followed by a Parade Honoring Hometown Heroes.

The Parade will be led by Governor Lee in a mule drawn wagon followed by Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Charles Hatcher in an antique truck and Commissioner of Tourism Mark Ezell on a Tennessee Walking Horse. This will commemorate the Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair strong agricultural roots.

The parade will feature representatives from all the 95 counties of Tennessee, floats honoring Hometown Heroes, bands and much more. The Tennessee Farm Bureau which has offices in all 95 counties will have representatives from each county at the program, in parade and will be part of Thursday night’s fair. All 95 counties of Tennessee have been ask to exhibit two items in the Farm Bureau Expo Center showcasing the assets of their county and representing their county pick Tennessee Products.

At 8:00 p.m. a Ground Breaking will be conducted of the Made In Tennessee Building where Governor Lee and other leaders will participate. This new building will be finished for the 2022 Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair. The new building will be the home of competition from the 2021 County Fairs and County Events in some 40 categories where they bring their first place or best of show winners to compete. The building will also feature displays to showcase each of our 95 counties in the State of Tennessee.

On Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. will be the ground breaking of the new Agricultural Learning Center which will be constructed in the Livestock Area.

Honoring our agriculture roots of the Fair, this year’s agriculture commodity focus will be the “Year of Beef.” American Ninja Warrior and cowboy ninja, Lance Pekus, will be here all 10 days of the Fair for a meet and greet and to run the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” Ninja Course presented by the Tennessee Beef Industry Council! Times for those who want to try the course just for fun will also be available. Beef will also be celebrated at the Big Beef Showdown presented by Burger Republic on Saturday, August 14. Delicious smells will be wafting through the air as a panel of judges from the World Food Championship determines our winners.




This year’s Fair theme is Honoring Hometown Heroes. Every day at the Fair, people will be honoring, thanking, and celebrating different Hometown Heroes! Watch the fair's social media (Facebook @wilsoncountyfair and Instagram @wilsoncountyfair) for details about who was nominated and selected to be honored.

Exhibits, pageants, livestock shows, commercial booths, the Ag Venture Barn, hypnotists, exotic animals, a circus, clowns, ventriloquist along with many different music acts and more will ensure that there is something for all ages to enjoy!

Bates Ford presents in concert The Frontmen of Country with Janelle Arthur opening that will hit the Entertainment Stage on Monday, August 16, at 7 p.m. Throughout the 10 days of the Fair, there will be much more entertainment on all 8 musical stages.

The Motor Sports arena will feature Super and Tractor pulls, Antique Tractor Pull, Four Wheeler Rodeo, Side-by Side and Demolition and Lawn Mower Derbies.

Take a stroll back in time by visiting Fiddlers Grove Historic Village with over 60 buildings where artisans and storytellers will share Untold Stories celebrating 225 years of statehood for the state of Tennessee. See the operating grist mill, broom and sorghum making, glass blowing and much more! Get your team ready for the Outhouse Races to win some great prizes. More details about registering are on the Fair’s website (www.wilsoncountyfair.net).

The midway carnival will be spectacular thanks to Reithoffer Shows! Over 60 fantastic rides will include 28 Kiddie rides, 17 Major rides, 6 Spectacular rides, 10 Super Spectacular rides plus the Euro Slide! There will be thrilling rides for everyone to enjoy!

Satellite parking is available at multiple locations this year. In addition to the Cumberland University football field parking and Baird Park (415 Harding Dr.), First Baptist Church (227 E. Main St. and Market St.) along with the Wilson County Courthouse (228 E. Main St.) will have shuttles stopping continuously during the following times: Monday through Friday from 4pm to 11pm, Saturdays from 10am to 11pm and Sunday from 1pm to 11pm. Shuttle Stops in those parking locations will be marked for bus pick up locations.

Buy your tickets on-line now. Daily admission tickets are on sale through the Fair. Mega Tickets (for a single admission and ride pass) are only on sale until August 11 and can be purchased on-line or at local banks.

Get your family and friends together, and we’ll see YOU at the Fair!