This year’s Smith County Fair on the River will be held July 1 -6 2024. You can check out the complete schedule of events below or at https://smithcountyfairtn.com/ or the Fair Facebook page.
You don’t want to miss classic events like the Demolition Derby, the Tractor Pull and Fairest of the Fair Pageants.
The 2024 Fair on the River will have no shortage of live entertainment. Check out the Carthage Rotary Club Stage and the Wilson Bank & Trust Stage for nightly performances!
Some events will be held on Saturday, June 29th. The Carnival opens on Monday July 1st. Each night a cash prize will be given awarded to one lucky ticket holder. 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 29
GATES OPEN: 3:00 pm NO CARNIVAL
7:00 AM — WARRIOR BY THE RIVER MUD RUN
8:00-10:30 AM — HAM, BACON & JOWL SHOW ENTRIES
9:00 AM — BACKYARD COOKOFF(Judging 4:00 – 5:00 PM)
12 NOON — ANTIQUE CAR, TRUCK, BIKE SHOW & SWAP MEET
(Registration Noon – 2:00 / Judging 4:00 / Awards – 5:00)
6:00 PM — ANTIQUE & FARM STOCK TRACTOR PULL
6:30 PM — DRAFT HORSE & MULE SHOW
Monday, July 1
GATES OPEN: 4:30 pm CARNIVAL OPENS: 6:00 pm (VETERANS NIGHT)
3:00 PM — DECORATED ROUND HAY BALE COMPETITION
3:00 PM — ESSAY COMPETITION
5:00 PM — OPENING CEREMONIES (GHS BAND PERFORMS)
5:00 PM — VETERANS FLAG RETIREMENT
5:00 PM — MISS FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 16-20)
6:00 PM — FLAT TRACK 4-WHEELER RACES
7:00 PM — KIDS OLYMPICS (Reg. 5:30 – 6:45 / Olympics start promptly at 7:00)
7:00 PM — MISS TEEN FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 13-15)
7:00 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY MUSIC STAGE (Susanna Winfree)
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (The Juliettes)
10:00 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Tuesday, July 2
GATES OPEN: 4:30 pm CARNIVAL OPENS: 6:00 pm
5:00 PM — MISS PETITE FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 7-9)
6:00 PM — OPEN POULTRY SHOW (Inspection – 5:00 p.m.)
7:00 PM — FOUR-WHEELER RODEO
7:00 PM — MISS JUNIOR FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 10-12)
7:00 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY MUSIC STAGE (Kempville Choir)
7:30 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (Eldorado)
10:00 PM — $250 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Wednesday, July 3
GATES OPEN: 4:30 pm CARNIVAL OPENS: 6:00 pm (STUDENTS NIGHT)
5:00 PM — FAIREST OF FAIR – BOYS & GIRLS (2-3)
6:00 PM — OPEN BEEF SHOW
6:00 PM — MISTER TINY FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 4-6)
6:00 PM — MISS TINY FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 4-6)
7:00 PM — 4-WHEEL DRIVE MUD RACING
7:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (Roger Reeves & David Turner)
7:00 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY STAGE (Smith Co. Mens Chorus)
10:00 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Thursday, July 4
GATES OPEN: 4:30 pm CARNIVAL OPENS: 6:00 pm
6:00 PM — HOG SHOW
6:00 PM — APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST
7:00 PM — POLITICAL RALLY ON THE RIVER
7:00 PM — CONCERT — Jeff Bates
7:00 PM — DEMOLITION DERBY
8:00 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY MUSIC STAGE (Ty Gregory)
10:00 PM — $250 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Friday, July 5
GATES OPEN: 4:30 pm CARNIVAL OPENS: 6:00 pm
5:30 PM — MEAT GOAT SHOW
6:00 PM — COMMUNITY BAND OF SMITH COUNTY
6:30 PM — HORSESHOE PITCHING (Registration 5:30 PM)
7:00 PM — DEMOLITION DERBY
7:00 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY STAGE (Roger Reeves Magical Entertainer)
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (TN Outlaw Country with Josh Winfree)
10:00 PM — $250 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Saturday, July 6
GATES OPEN: 9:00 am CARNIVAL OPENS: 6:00 pm
9:30 AM — DOG SHOW
10:30 AM — CAT SHOW
11:00 AM — JR. BREEDING SHEEP SHOW (Sheep Showmanship Follows)
11:30 AM — BABY FAIREST OF FAIR (boys & girls) (birth – 6 months)
12:00 PM — BABY FAIREST OF FAIR (boys & girls) (7-15 months)
12:30 PM — BABY FAIREST OF FAIR (boys & girls) (16-23 months)
1:00 PM — COMMERCIAL EWE SHOW / MARKET LAMB SHOW
2:00 PM — KAYAK RACE (Registration 1:00 PM)
2:00 PM — CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT (Registration 1:00 PM)
7:00 PM — TRUCK PULL
7:00 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY STAGE (Roger Reeves Magical Entertainer)
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (The Victors with Randy Harris)
10:00 PM — $250 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
