County Fair Guide

Appalachian Fair

Gray, Tennessee

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2026 Dates

August 22–29, 2026

Duration

6 days

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Size

large

About Appalachian Fair

The Appalachian Fair in Gray is a six-day regional celebration drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the Tri-Cities area for one of the largest fairs in the Southeast. First held in 1926, it has been a Tennessee agricultural tradition for over a century.

What to Expect

Expect major grandstand entertainment, championship livestock shows, a massive carnival midway, 4-H and FFA competitions, and the energetic atmosphere of one of East Tennessee's premier summer events.

Visitor Tips

The fair draws enormous crowds from across the Tri-Cities — purchase advance tickets for big grandstand acts and plan for heavy traffic on opening weekend.

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