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Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair 2024: What to know before you go

The annual fair returns to Lebanon’s James E. Ward Agricultural Center Thursday, Aug. 15-Saturday, Aug. 24.

A bunch of fair rides lit up at a night like a ferris wheel, swing rides, and more.

We’re fairly certain you’ll want to bookmark this.

Photo provided by Reithoffer Shows, Inc.

Just like the Ferris wheel lines, The Tennessee State Fair stretches wayyyyy back (more than a century), before consolidating with the Wilson County Fair in 2021. Ride along with us as we break down this wheely exciting tradition.

Hours, tickets, parking

  • Open daily: Monday-Friday at 5 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m., and Sundays at 12 p.m.
  • Tickets are available in-person + online ranging from $6 to $15 — children ages five and under get in free.
  • Ride tickets are $1 each with options for unlimited ride wristbands.
  • Free parking is available on and off-site (with a shuttle service) — preferred parking is $10.

New to 2024

From performers and exhibits to fanfair favorites, each day has a jam-packed schedule of events. New to the scene are:

  • Rides | Up Up and Away (in Kiddieland), Block Craft, Pit Stop, Rip Tide + Sky Ride
  • Competitions | Back Seat Driver Competition, Festival of Breads, Home Brewing Competition + three more.
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