Cash Giveaway
Monday, June 29, 2026 ………………….. $500
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 …………………….. $500
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 …………………. $500
Thursday, July 2, 2026 ……………………. $500
Friday, July 3, 2026 ………………………… $500
Saturday, July 4, 2026 …………………….. $1,000
Drawing at 9:30 PM – Russell Nixon Arena
Sponsored by
Admission Pricing
General Admission (Ages 5 to Adult) $5.00
Youth Admission (Ages 0-5) FREE
Season Tickets (Ages 5 to Adult) $20.00 (7 days of admission)
Sav-Way Free Admission Night Tuesday June 30th!
Armband Prices for Rides
• Tuesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday — (TBD)
• Monday / Wednesday — (Discount TBD)
(Price does not include gate admission)
SEASON TICKET
$20.00
Does not include Armband Prices.
Available At:
• Wellworth Bank (both branches)
• Citizens Bank
(Carthage Main Office & Gordonsville)
• Wilson Bank & Trust (both branches)
• Smith Farmers Co-Op
Parking
• Parking will be available at
Crump Paris Park,
Smith Co. Middle School & UCEMC
• UCHRA shuttle will be available from these areas
• Handicap transportation provided
Come Join the American Legion Members for a
U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Monday, June 29 • 5:00 p.m.
A Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags
2026 Schedule of Events
***DAILY EVENTS***
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES EXHIBITS, YOUTH EXHIBITS, AGRICULTURE EXHIBITS,
EQUIPMENT & ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAYS, NEW CARS DISPLAYS, AND CARNIVAL
Some events subject to change.
Click on Events for more information.
Saturday, June 27th
Gate opens at 3:00 PM – No Carnival
7:00 AM — WARRIOR BY THE RIVER MUD RUN
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Ham, Bacon, and Jowl Show Entries
9:30 AM — DOG SHOW
10:30 AM — CAT SHOW
12 NOON — ANTIQUE CAR, TRUCK, BIKE SHOW and SWAP MEET
(Registration Noon – 2:00 / Judging 3:00 / Awards 4:00)
5:00 PM – SENIOR FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 55 AND UP)
5:30 PM – ELITE FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 21-54)
6:00 PM – MISS TEEN FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 13 – 15)
6:00 PM — ANTIQUE & FARM STOCK TRACTOR PULL
6:30 PM — DRAFT HORSE & MULE SHOW
7:00 PM – MISS FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 16 – 20)
Monday, June 29th
Gate opens at 4:30 PM Carnival at 6:00 PM
3:00 PM — DECORATED ROUND HAY BALE COMPETITION
5:00 PM — OPENING CEREMONIES (GHS BAND PERFORMS)
5:00 PM — VETERANS US FLAG RETIREMENT SERVICE
5:00 PM – BOOTS, BOWS & BLING (AGES 2 – 3)
6:00 PM — FLAT TRACK 4-WHEELER RACES
6:00 PM – BOOTS, BOWS & BLING (AGES 4-5)
6:30 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY MUSIC STAGE (ROGER REEVES)
6:30 PM — KIDS OLYMPICS (Reg. 5:30 – 6:30 / Olympics start promptly at 6:30)
7:00 PM – BOOTS, BOWS & BLING (AGES 6-7)
8:00 PM – WILSON BANK STAGE (DOUBLE TAKE)
9:30 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Tuesday, June 30th
***Sav-Way FREE Admission Night***
Gate opens at 4:30 PM Carnival at 6:00 PM
5:00 PM — MISS JUNIOR FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 10-12)
6:00 PM — OPEN POULTRY SHOW (Inspection – 5:00 p.m.)
6:30 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY MUSIC STAGE (Kempville Choir)
7:00 PM — FOUR-WHEELER RODEO
7:00 PM — MISS PETITE FAIREST OF FAIR (AGES 7-9)
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (Eldorado)
9:30 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Wednesday July 1st
Gate opens at 4:30 PM CARNIVAL AT 6:00 PM
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)
6:30 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY STAGE (Smith Co. Men’s Chorus)
7:00 PM — BACK SEAT DRIVER COMPETITION **NEW EVENT**
8:00 PM – LAWN MOWER RODEO **NEW EVENT**
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (MOURNING FARM REPORT)
9:30 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Thursday, JULY 2ND
***Fireworks sponsored by
UNDERWOOD HOMETOWN REALTY!***
Gate opens at 4:30 PM CARNIVAL AT 6:00 PM
6:00 PM — HOG SHOW
6:30 PM — CARTHAGE ROTARY MUSIC STAGE (DAVID TURNER)
7:00 PM — CONCERT — TERRY MCBRIDE
7:00 PM — DEMOLITION DERBY
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (TOTAL REWIND)
9:30 PM — FIREWORKS
9:30 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Friday, July 3rd
Gate opens at 4:30 PM CARNIVAL AT 6:00 PM
5:30 PM — MEAT GOAT SHOW
6:30 PM — HORSESHOE PITCHING (Registration 5:30 PM)
6:30 PM – CARTHAGE ROTARY STAGE (GHOST TOWN BULLETS)
7:00 PM — DEMOLITION DERBY
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (TN OUTLAW COUNTRY with JOSS WINFREE)
9:30 PM — $500 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
Saturday, July 4th
Gate opens at 9:00 AM CARNIVAL AT 6:00 PM
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 — CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT (Registration 1:00 PM)
6:00 PM BIRTHDAY CAKE COMPETITION **NEW EVENT**
7:00 PM — TRUCK PULL
7:00 PM – RALLY ON THE RIVER **NEW EVENT**
8:00 PM — WILSON BANK STAGE (THE VICTORS WITH RANDY HARRIS)
9:30 PM — $1,000 CASH GIVEAWAY (RUSSELL NIXON ARENA)
AMERICA 250 PATRIOTIC SHOWCASE
In recognition of the America 250 Celebration, the Smith County Fair invites exhibitors to help honor our nation’s heritage by adding a patriotic theme to our livestock shows. Participation is encouraged but optional.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
• Patriotic themes should reflect American pride, including red, white, and blue; stars and stripes;military, agriculture, or historical themes.
• Animal comfort and safety are the top priority.
• No paint, dye, adhesives, or materials may be applied directly to animals.
• Costumes and decorations must not interfere with animal movement, vision, breathing, or showmanship.
• The show committee reserves the right to remove any decoration or attire deemed unsafe or inappropriate.
Patriotic Cage Decoration Contest
Poultry exhibitors are encouraged to decorate their cages with an America 250 patriotic theme. Decorations must be placed on the outside of the cage and must not interfere with ventilation, feeding, or bird comfort.
Awards will be presented for creativity, originality, and patriotic spirit.
Sponsors
Diamond Elite Level
Diamond Level
$3,500
Sapphire Level
$2,500
Emerald Level
$1,500
Gold Level
$1,000
Silver Level
$500
- MidTen Realty
- NCTC
- Farm Bureau
- Gordonsville Veterinary Clinic
- Helen’s Restaurant
- James Gang Amusements
- Powell’s Tire Store
- Smith County Animal Clinic
- Sumth’n Smok’n Grill
- Teresa’s Gifts and Tanning Salon
- TN Rep. Michael Hale
- UCEMC
- Wildwood Resort
- Project Hometown Help
Bronze Level
$250
- Carthage Courier
- Caney Fork Farms
- Clark Lumber
- Conner Automotive & Restoration Shop
- Eatherly Group Inc.
- First Baptist Church Carthage
- Gordonsville Nazarene Church
- Hawk Specialty Services
- Harris Products
- Higginbotham Insurance Agency
- Judge Branden Bellar
- Justin Mauldin for Mayor of Carthage
- Kemp Bros. Construction
- Kyle Owen Farms
- Lish Contracting
- Mayor Jeff Mason
- Middle TN Natural Gas
- On Scene Emergency Services
- Taiho Manufacturing
- TN Rolloff
- TN Site Services
- Town of South Carthage
- Tristar Lawn Care
- Washport Express
- Wilson Co. Motors
The Smith County Fair would like to offer our great appreciation to the following Friends of the Fair ($100):
Adams Dental
American Legion
Bailey Family Dentistry
Bass & Bass Attorneys
Bass Funeral Home
BDGR Excavating
Beaded Blessings
Billings Crane
Bouton Engineering
Cash Express
Chris Speck
Close Excavating & Land Clearing
Crockett & Phillips Construction Cumberland Supply
Custom Graphics
Dale’s Towing & Recovery
Debbie Arnold
DT McCalls
Floyd Massey
Gordonsville Christian Fellowship Church
Gordonsville Drugs
Gordonsville First Baptist Church Grant Cedar Mill
Granville
H & H Heating & Cooling
Hackett’s Discount Drugs
Hassler Law Firm
Hesson Auto Repair
Hix Bros.
Jane Reed’s Restaurant
Jerri Lin Malone
Jon Allen Long DDS
KFC/Taco Bell
Lawrence Landscaping
Lee Brenk-CPA
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home
Midsouth Automotive
Mofield Bros. Construction
Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church
On The Run Porta Johns
The Pavilion
Poindexter Realty & Auction
Randy S. Mundy
Sarah Marie Smith
Sheriff Steve Hopper
Smith County Advanced Eye Care Smith Co Chamber of Commerce Smith Co Clerk & Master Jessie Goad
Smith County Commission
Smith County Drug Center
Smith County Motors
Smith County Septic
Smith County Soil Conservation
Southside Lions Club
Tanglewood Market
Tiff Arnold Paving
Town of Carthage
Town of Gordonsville
Treehouse Treasures
TSM Farms
Walmart
Webster Polled Herefords
Wilmore Farms
104.1 The Ranch
The Smith County Fair welcomes everyone to enjoy the fair and have a memorable experience.
In order to make our fair safe, we hope you will understand that there are some things that we cannot allow the General Public to operate inside the grounds: • NO SKATEBOARDS • NO BICYCLES • NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY KIND
Any person with a disability will be allowed to use a wheelchair or any single-occupancy electric vehicle that is recognized by a healthcare professional as a mode of transportation for a disabled person. We do ask that these vehicles have a handicap placard visible.