Notable Fact
The Wilson County Fair is simultaneously the Tennessee State Fair — a merger that took effect in 2021 and turned Lebanon's late-August fair into one of the most-attended events in the country. The 2024 edition drew 861,425 visitors, a new record, ranking among the top 10 fair attendances nationally. It runs 11 days each August at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville.
Source: WKRN NashvilleWhat You'll Find There
Expect headline musical acts, championship livestock competitions, a massive midway, 4-H and FFA exhibitions, competitive exhibits in every category, and an outstanding variety of Tennessee fair food.
Local Tips
Lebanon is a short drive east of Nashville on I-40 — book Nashville-area hotels early as the fair draws visitors from across the state. Advance tickets for top acts are a must.
The Fair
The Wilson County Fair in Lebanon serves double duty as the Tennessee State Fair, one of the state's largest annual agricultural events drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for ten days of world-class entertainment and competition. It's been held since 1853, one of Tennessee's most enduring county fair traditions.
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