This year’s Smith County Fair on the River will be held June 29 thru July 4, 2020. You can check out the complete schedule of events below or at https://smithcountyfairtn.net/schedule/.
Some events have been canceled or changed due to COVID-19, but this year’s fair promises to be as exciting as ever! You don’t want to miss classic events like the Demolition Derby, the Fireworks Show, and Fairest of the Fair Pageants.
The 2020 Fair on the River will have no shortage of live entertainment. Check out the Carthage Rotary Club Stage and the Wilson Bank & Trust Community Kid’s Stage for nightly performances! On Thursday, July 2, Jake Hoot, winner of Season 17 of The Voice, will take the stage inside the Smith County Ag Center.
There’s something for everyone at the Smith County Fair on the River!
2020 Smith County Fair on the River – Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 27
- 7:00 a.m. – Warrior by the River Mud Run
- 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Homemade Wine Contest Entries
- 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Ham, Bacon, and Jowl Show
- 3:00 p.m. – Antique Car, Truck, Bike Show, and Swap Meet | Registration – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Judging – 6:00 p.m. | Awards 7:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. – Decorated Round Hay Bale Competition
- 4:00 p.m. – Archery Competition (CANCELED)
- 6:00 p.m. – Antique and Farm Stock Tractor Pull
- 6:30 p.m. – Draft Horse and Mule Show
Monday, June 29 – VETERANS NIGHT – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 5:00 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies (GHS Band Performs)
- 5:00 p.m. – Veterans Flag Retirement
- 6:00 p.m. – Miss Fairest of the Fair (Ages 16-20)
- 6:00 p.m. – Flat Track 4-Wheeler Races
- 7:00 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 7:00 p.m. – Kids Olympics | Registration – 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. | Olympics start promptly at 7:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. – The Britton Family, Travis Alltop & Friends, and Chigger Hill Boys & Terri at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
- 8:00 p.m. – Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair (Ages 13-15)
- 8:30 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 9:15 p.m. – $500 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena
Tuesday, June 30 – STUDENT NIGHT – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 5:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. – Miss Petite Fairest of the Fair (Ages 7-9)
- 6:30 p.m. – Open Poultry Show (CANCELED)
- 7:00 p.m. – Roger Reeves – Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 7:00 p.m. – The Victors (60s & 70s) at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
- 8:00 p.m. – Miss Junior Fairest of the Fair (Ages 10-12)
- 8:30 p.m. – Roger Reeves – Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena
Wednesday, July 1 – Gates open at 10:00 a.m., Carnival opens at 5:00 p.m.
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – SENIOR DAY (CANCELED)
- 4:00 p.m. – Mrs. Fairest of the Fair (Ages 25-45)
- 5:00 p.m. – Fairest of the Fair- Boy and Girls (Ages 2-3)
- 6:00 p.m. – Mister Tiny Fairest of the Fair (Ages 4-6)
- 6:00 p.m. – Miss Tiny Fairest of the Fair (Ages 4-6)
- 6:00 p.m. – Hog Show (CANCELED)
- 7:00 p.m. – Smith County Mens Choir at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
- 7:00 p.m. – Go Kart Races
- 7:00 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 8:30 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 9:15 p.m. – $500 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena
Thursday, July 2 – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 5:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. – Open Beef Show
- 7:00 p.m. – Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage (TBA)
- 7:00 p.m. – Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage (TBA)
- 7:00 p.m. – CONCERT – Jake Hoot
- 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
- 8:00 p.m. – Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage (TBA)
- 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena
Friday, July 3 – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 5:00pm
- 5:30 p.m. – Meat Goat Show (CANCELED)
- 5:30 p.m. – Honorable Man Opportunity
- 6:30 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching | Registration – 5:30 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. – Ken Underwood – A Tribute to Elvis Gospel at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
- 7:00 p.m. – Tennessee Outlaw Country at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
- 8:30 p.m. – Ken Underwood – A Tribute to Elvis Gospel at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena
- 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
Saturday, July 4 – Gates open at 9:00 a.m, Carnival opens at 5:00pm
- 9:00 a.m. – Adult Backyard Cook Off | Judging – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- 9:30 a.m. – Dog Show
- 10:30 a.m. – Cat Show
- 11:30 a.m. – Baby Fairest of the Fair (boys and girls birth to 6 months)
- 12:00 p.m. – Baby Fairest of the Fair (boys and girls 7-15 months)
- 12:00 p.m. – Jr. Breeding Sheep Show (Sheep Showmanship Follows)
- 12:30 p.m. – Baby Fairest of the Fair (boys and girls 16-23 months)
- 12:30 p.m. – Youth Backyard Cook Off | Judging – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. – Commercial Ewe Show / Market Lamb Show
- 2:00 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament | Registration – 1:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. – Kayak Race
- 7:00 p.m. – Roger Reeves, Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 7:00 p.m. – Truck Pull
- 7:00 p.m. – The Jolly String Quartet at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
- 7:30 p.m. – Midnight – Coon Hunt
- 8:30 p.m. – Roger Reeves, Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
- 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway Russell Nixon Arena
This schedule of events is brought to you by Citizens Bank.
For more information about the 2020 Smith County Fair on the River, visit https://smithcountyfairtn.net.
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