The following article was submitted by Stan Webster, Co-Chairman – Smith County Fair:
The Smith County Fair received awards at the 98th Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention, which was held at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on January 16-18, 2020.
The Smith County Fair received the Most Improved Fair in Single A Division (Counties smaller then 21,000 population). Eighteen of the sixty fairs across Tennessee are in this classification.
This could not have been accomplished without the hard work of our dedicated board and many volunteers.
Each Fair is judged during the Fair, and Judges look at improvements and added events.
For 2019 The Smith County Fair added several events and made several improvements.They held their first Hog Show in 82 years, added a Cat Show as well as a Donkey Softball Game, along with 2 nights of Tractor Pulls and Demolition Derby.
Many improvements were made in Pioneer Village with added parking for performers as well as upgraded electric infrastructure. Several interactive events were added for Children. Native American Flute and Drum as well as Dancing, and Children’s Old Time Games were added as well.
The decision 2 years ago to move our Fair to an earlier date was a big gamble, but the board felt it was necessary to be able to have The James Gang Carnival. They are known as one of the best and safest Carnivals that play small Fairs.
It has paid off as the Fair enjoyed its best year ever, even with virtually a complete rain out on Friday night.
Plans are already underway for our 13th Fair On The River which will be June 29th thru July 4th. 2020.
A Junior Fair Board is being formed, which you will be hearing about in the near future.
If you are interested in helping with the Fair Please contact Stan Webster 615-683-7869 or Anthony Apple 615-486-9464.
L to R: Stan Webster; Commissioner of Agriculture
Dr.Charles Hatcher D.V.M.; and Megan McDonald
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