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Tennessee State Fair

The Fair features a huge variety of exhibits plus midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, agricultural and craft competitions, game booths, and lots more.

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July 23 - 28 - DeKalb County Fair, Alexandria - The oldest county fair in the south, termed the Grandpa Fair of the South; it started in 1856. (615) 529-2171 (274)

August 10 - 12 - Crockett Days Celebration, Limestone - An annual event to celebrate David Crockett's Birthday. The event is a Pre-1840's rendezvous with period competitions and demonstrations. There will be blacksmithing, brain-tanning, music, food, games, and black powder shoots. (423) 257-2167 Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park (1332)

August 17 - 18 - Gatlinburg's Mountainfest, Gatlinburg - Local crafters demonstrate and sell their art. Traditional mountain music celebrates the mountain heritage. (800) 568-4748 Downtown (1331)

August 17 - 25 - Wilson County Fair, Lebanon - A huge variety of exhibits, midway rides, animals, livestock, and much much more. (615) 443-2626 (630)

August 22 - September 1 - 69th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, Shelbyville - The world championship show of Tennessee's native breed of show horse. Champions in 32 different divisions will be crowned with the World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse being named. Features a large Trade Fair, Tennessee Barbecue Cookout, a dog show, and more. (931) 684-5915 The Celebration Grounds (1341)

August 25 - Crepe Myrtle Festival, Ardmore - Featuring: crafts, live entertainment, children's games, specialty foods, and more. (256) 423-7588 Downtown (1328)

September 7 - 8 - Fall Fun Fest, Cookeville - Events this year include: a championship barbeque cook-off, a Regions Bank Family Fun Zone, Teen World, a 5k/10k Eloqui Fun Run, WCTE Stations of Imagination, and a TACA arts and crafts area. (931) 528-4612 (1296)

September 7 - 16 - Tennessee Valley Fair, Knoxville - Activities include: midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, and more. There is a charge for admission. (865) 215-1471 Chilhowee Park (1343)

September 7 - 16 - Tennessee State Fair, Nashville - The Fair features a huge variety of exhibits plus midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, agricultural and craft competitions, game booths, and lots more. (615) 862-8993 Tennessee State Fairgrounds (161)

September 15 - Raptor Round-Up, Chattanooga - Meet raptors up close and personal. Our staff will introduce you to these awesome birds, and their specialized adaptations. Learn how an owl can hunt in the dark and how a red-tailed hawk can see its prey from lofty heights. Measure your wingspan, and compare it to a raptor's wingspan. (423) 821-1160 Chattanooga Nature Center (1327)

September 22 - Upper Cumberland Air Show, Sparta - Performers include Greg Koontz, Greg Shelton, The RedStars, The Warbirds, and more! (931) 739-7000 Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (1293)

September 22 - 30 - Week for the Animals, - The week will include major events throughout the state. Tennessee is the 4th state in the union to dedicate a week to the animals. Let us all come together throughout the great state of Tennessee for the animals, during this very special week. (877) 454-0807 (1297)

September 29 - Culture Fest 2007, Chattanooga - This event celebrates vast and growing cultural, ethnic, and national diversity in our city and region, through the performing, literary, visual, and culinary arts. (423) 267-1218 Coolidge Park (1294)

October 6 - Apple Butter Festival, White Bluff - You'll experience the old-fashioned way to churn butter, and make apple butter jelly. There also will be quilters, blacksmiths, spinning, bluegrass music, and more. (615) 797-5891 Crossroads Church of God of Prophecy (1329)

October 12 - 14 - Battle of Blue Springs Civil War Reenactment, Mosheim - (423) 422-4051 (1335)

October 20 - 21 - Webb Road Antique, Art & Craft Show, Bell Buckle - Antiques, Art, Crafts, Flea Market, Food Courts. Over 800 exhibitors, crowd size 80,000 931-389-2355 (1505)

October 27 - Pumpkinfest, Franklin - This fall festival features children's activities, a chili cookoff, music, crafts, and more. (615) 591-8500 Downtown (1295)

October 27 - 28 - Mountain Makins Festival, Morristown - A folk life/crafts festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia through traditional music and dance, storytelling, regional authors, fine art, juried crafts, skill demonstrations, a variety of delicious foods, children's activities, and more. (423) 581-4330 Rose Center (1333)

November 23 - December 30 - Season of Celebration, Nashville - Larger-than-life Christmas trees, with decorations inspired by Christmas around the world. Features the multi-cultural day of celebration, Festival of the Holidays. Musical performances, dancing, cooking, and hands-on craft activities also will take place. (615) 356-8000 Cheekwood Art & Gardens (1298)

2008 Events

February 16 - Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville - Maestro Lucas Richman and the KSO salute another American master - George Gershwin. 8:00 PM (865) 291-3310 Civic Auditorium (1680)

February 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, Oak Ridge - Activities include arts & crafts, exhibits, storytellers, and music around the life and work of Dr. King. In partnership with the Martin Luther King Day Celebration Committee of Oak Ridge. (865) 482-1074 Children's Museum of Oak Ridge (1681)

February 24 - A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memphis - I Have a Dream (901) 537-2525 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts (1682)

March 1 - 2 - All Nations American Indian Festival, Murfreesboro - Includes Native Arts Market, exhibition dancing, cultural exhibits, family entertainment, and more. (615) 796-4210 Tennessee Livestock Center (1683)

March 7 - 8 - Home-Garden-Sporting Expo 2008, Martin - This is an event that is fun, offers free information for home products , provides ideas for plantings, and you can listen to the experts in outdoor sporting seminars and visit their booths. (731) 587-6848 Vincent Implements (1684)

March 15 - Easter Egg Hunt, Oakridge - This event is for children ages 4-10. Ten thousand prize-filled eggs will be hidden in designated areas for each age group. (865)425-3450 Oakridge Convention and Visitors Bureau (1685)

March 15 - 46th Annual Wearin' of the Green Irish Day Parade & Arts & Crafts Festival, Erin - A celebration of Irish heritage with a leprechaun and grand parade, pageants, golf tournament, variety show, and more. (931) 289-5100 (1686)

March 15 - 16 - 5th Annual Middle Tennessee Antique Fair, Hohenwald - with classic car show quilt show, antique appraiser and more. (931) 796-4519 (1687)

March 22 - Breakfast with the Bunny, Knoxville - 8:30 AM (865) 637-5331 Knoxville Zoo (1972)

April 4 - 20 - 48th Annual Dogwood Arts Festival, Knoxville - More than 60 miles of blooming Dogwood Trails and over 100 open gardens. Includes professional art and craft exhibits and sales, named entertainment and more. (865) 246-4397 (1688)

April 5 - 10th Annual Celebration of Craft, Smithville - Looking for a fun, entertaining, educational, and FREE way to spend a Saturday? 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (615)597-6801 Appalachian Center for Craft (1689)

April 17 - 19 - Rivers and Spires Festival, Clarksville - Rivers & Spires is an award-winning festival with live music, interactive entertainment, activities for the kids and great food on every street corner held in historic downtown Clarksville. (931) 648-0001 Downtown (1690)

April 18 - 20 - Spring Nature Festival, Kingsport - Spring Nature Festival features some of the best nature guides and teacher/naturalists from across Tennessee. Covers a wide range of nature topics, followed by an outdoor nature walk. (423) 239-6786 Warriors' Path State Park (1691)

April 18 - 20 - 22nd Annual Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival, Memphis - Celebration featuring education, economics, fashion, arts & crafts, music, and cuisine. The 2008 honored country is The Gambia. (901) 947-2133 (1692)

April 27 - Party for the Planet, Knoxville - 1-4pm (865) 637-5331 Knoxville Zoo (1973)

May 1 - 31 - Memphis In May International Festival, Memphis - Memphis hosts Turkey as its 2008 honored country. Some of the events include the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and Sunset Symphony. (901) 525 4611 (1693)

May 10 - Bear Awareness Day, Knoxville - 10am-3pm (865) 637-5331 Knoxville Zoo (1974)

May 17 - 5th Annual Tour de Nash, Nashville - FREE 2-mile or 4-mile walk, and 6 or 12 mile bike ride. Also bike routes of 25, 50 or 67 miles. (877)474-8687 (2591)

July 11 - 19 - FUN FEST, 151 East Main Street - Week long Event for Entertainment, Sports, for Adults & Children Since 1981 in Kingsport, TN. 423-392-8809 TRI-CITIES OF NORTH EAST TENNESSEE (2911)

August 1 - 9 - Williamson County Fair, Franklin - Red White and Blue Ribbon Fair (615)794-4386 Ag Expo Park (2789)

August 4 - 9 - The Greene County Fair, Greeneville - The Greene County Fair is recognized statewide as one of the best of its size. (423) 638-2521 (2788)

August 23 - September 1 - Champlain Valley Fair, Essex Junction - Vermont's Biggest Annual event celebrates agriculture, education and fun during the 10-day fair. 10 am to midnight daily (802) 878-5545 (1697)

September 5 - 7 - Fall Fun Fest, Cookeville - Fall FunFest presented by U.S. Cellular has been described as the event for everyone. Located on the square in Historic downtown Cookeville, Tennessee, (931) 528-4612 (1677)

September 5 - 14 - Tennessee Valley Fair, Knoxville - Activities include: midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, and more. There is a charge for admission. ( 865) 215-1471 Chilhowee Park (1678)

September 5 - September 14 - Tennessee State Fair, Nashville - A huge variety of exhibits plus midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, agricultural and craft competitions, plus game booths and restaurants. Admission charge. 615-862-8980 Tennessee State Fairgrounds (1532)

September 6 - 13 - Lincoln County Fair, Fayetteville - (931)433-7828 Downtown (2790)

September 19 - 20 - 20th Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival, Algood - 300 plus quilts in homes & churches. Fabric,antiques & art vendors, appraisals,& demonstrations. 931-537-3447 (3032)

September 27 - 28 - John Sevier Days, Knoxville - 18th century activities, games, musical entertainment, kids games. $1 per person. 865-573-5508 (3244)

September 27 - Culture Fest 2008, Chattanooga - This event celebrates vast and growing cultural, ethnic, and national diversity in our city and region, through the performing, literary, visual, and culinary arts. Coolidge Park. (1679)

October 3 - Raggs LIVE Dance Party, Bartlett - Wag & wiggle with the pups from Raggs as they perform their hit songs including Pawsuuup! (901) 385-6440 (3096)

October 16 - 19 October 23 - 26 - Boo! At the Zoo, Knoxville - Trick-or-treat down the Halloween trail. Meet some merry, but not-too-scary, characters with scenarios and decorations that ensure each child has a fun Halloween experience. 5:30pm- 8pm. (865) 637-5331 Knoxville Zoo (1339)

October 25 - 26 - 2008 Mountain Makins Festival, Morristown - Mountain Makins is a folk life/crafts festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia through traditional music and dance, storytelling, regional authors, fine art, juried crafts, skilled demonstrations, a variety of delicious food, children's activities and more. The Rose Center (1695)

October 31 - Cooking on the Square, Cookeville - A donation to Habitat for Humanity gets you all you can eat, plus a hand-made ceramic bowl. 931-528-1711 (2915)

November 8 - Barkaroo, Murfreesboro - Barkaoo Dog Festival, Purina Incredible Dog Team Show. Free Admission 615 907-9664 (3118)

November 15 - Free Day at Knoxville Zoo, Knoxville - 10am-4:30pm (865) 637-5331 ext. 302 Knoxville Zoo (1975)

November 29 - January 4, 2009 - Season of Celebration, Nashville - A children's wonderland of decorations, storytelling, cookie decorating, multi-cultural activities, and musical performances. (615) 356-8000 Cheekwood (1694)

December 13 and December 20 - Breakfast with Santa, Knoxville - (865) 637-5331 Knoxville Zoo (1976)

2009 Events

March 6 - 8 - American Indian Festival, Murfreesboro - Includes Native Arts Market, exhibition dancing, cultural exhibits, family entertainment, and more. (615) 796-4210 Tennessee Livestock Center (3231)

April 16 - 18 - River and Spires Festival, Clarksville - Rivers & Spires is an award-winning festival with live music, interactive entertainment, activities for the kids and great food on every street corner held in historic downtown Clarksville. (931) 648-0001 (3232)

May 1 - 3 - Memphis In May International Festival, Memphis - Memphis hosts Turkey as its 2008 honored country. Some of the events include the Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and Sunset Symphony. (901) 525 4611 (3233)

May 15 - 17 - Smoky Mountain Quilters 27th Annual Show, Knoxville - Smoky Mountain Quilters 29th Annual Quilt Show & Competition, Knoxville, TN - 130+ quilts on display, vendors, door prizes, free parking, admission $4. Location: Pellissippi State Technical Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN. Entry forms and information available at www.smokymtnquilters.com. (865) 690-0733 Pellissippi State College (122)

July 10 - 18 - FUN FEST fair/festival CELEBRATION TRI-CITIES OF NORTH EAST TENNESSEE, KINGSPORT - Week long Event for Entertainment, Sports, for Adults & Children Since 1981 in Kingsport, TN. 423-392-8809 (3234)

July 31 - August 8 - Williamson County Fair, Franklin - The stage is set for the 5th Annual Williamson County Fair. (615)794-4386 (3175)

September 11 - 20 - Tennessee Valley Fair, Knoxville - Activities include: midway rides, animal and variety shows, live stage presentations, livestock, and more. There is a charge for admission. ( 865) 215-1471 Chilhowee Park (3225)

September 11 - 12 - Fall FunFest, Cookeville - Fall FunFest presented by U.S. Cellular has been described as the event for everyone. Located on the square in Historic downtown Cookeville, Tennessee. (931) 528-4612 (3235)