Step right up to the inaugural River City Fair in Chattanooga

There’s a new fair coming to town — get ready for a thrilling time over at the Tennessee Riverpark.

A vibrant swing ride at an amusement park spins riders in colorful seats against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, conveying excitement and joy.

We can smell the funnel cake from here.

Photo provided by Vivid Fair Creations, Corp.

We’re fairly certain you’ll be thrilled by this news — the first-ever River City Fair is coming to the Tennessee Riverpark this month.

Brought to you by Vivid Fair Creations, Corp. + A Community A-Fair Nonprofit Organization, folks will be able to enjoy 11 days of fun from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 29.

Let’s skip the line and get into the thrill of it all:

  • Open daily — Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 2-11 p.m. + Sunday, 2-10 p.m.
  • $5 entry Monday-Thursday, $10 entry Friday-Sunday — kiddos 3-ft-tall + under get in for free
  • Rides by Reithoffer Shows — think: Fire Ball, Surf City, Ice Jet, Wave Swinger, New York New York Funhouse, Euro Scooter + more
  • Fair games, from popping balloons to ring tosses with oversized plushy prizes
  • All the classic foods you can eat — cotton candy, corn dogs, fried Oreos, etc.

Pro tip: We recommend not missing out on the weekend firework shows.

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