Get ready to ride, the Tennessee Valley Fair is coming back to the Chilhowee Park + Exposition Center from Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 14.
This year’s event may be the greatest of all time. It will feature rides, food, entertainment, contests, and exhibits featuring a “G.O.A.T. Big or Go Home” theme.
Is a trip to the Tennessee Valley Fair complete without a ride on the Astro Wheel?
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What to do
When you think of the Tennessee Valley Fair, you might think of rides, games, and over-the-top food. Don’t worry, you’ll find all of these things in the Midway area, but there are plenty of other ways to have fun at the fair, including:
- Agriculture plays a big role at the fair, and you can see animals at the Livestock Barn + huge vegetables at the Giant Growing Contest.
- Run the Cotton Candy Classic 5K on Saturday, Sept. 6.
- Watch action sports like tractor + truck pulls, a rodeo, or a demolition derby.
- Catch a show, like “Disc-Connected K9s” featuring Frisbee-catching dogs.
- Get dazzled by the nightly fireworks display.
- Get a holiday head start and shop vendors.
You’ll need to get your tickets before the fun starts.
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Tickets + prices
Ticket prices start a $12 for adults, but there are bundles available. Or, you can crank up the fun by attending one of the scheduled shows at the Homer Hamilton Amphitheatre — all concert tickets include general fair admission.
- Friday, Sept. 5 — George Michael Reborn Tribute
- Sunday, Sept. 7 — Bayker Blankenship
- Monday, Sept. 8 — Ole 60 with Rob Langdon
- Tuesday, Sept. 9 — Fuel + Lit
- Thursday, Sept. 11 — Flo Rida
- Friday, Sept. 12 — Styx
- Sunday, Sept. 14 — Jessie Murph
Daily parking is $15 for all vehicles and is available at the gate. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the bag + item policies before entering.
You can also save money by participating in a discount day, including deals for mothers, seniors, and Vols fans.
