LEBANON, TN – The countdown is almost over, and the BEST 10 Days of the Year are just around the corner! Final touches are underway as the 2026 Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair, presented by your Mid-South Ford Dealers, prepares to open its gates for another unforgettable celebration August 13–22 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, TN.
From hanging banners and decorating buildings to preparing exhibits and getting the grounds ready, more than 3,000 volunteers are hard at work putting the finishing touches on this year’s Fair to make it unforgettable!
A special thank you goes to all of our wonderful sponsors who help make the Fair possible each year!
New this year- fairgoers can experience the Freedom Truck, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and
Rock-It the Robot, along with new competitions including Log Sawing, Build a Birdhouse and Timber Callin’ in celebration of the agricultural commodity, "Year of Forestry". Guests can also learn more about forestry through special exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the Fair.
As Tennessee joins the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday, patriotic touches will be found throughout the grounds, including Freedom Way and other special displays and activities celebrating the Fair's theme "Tennessee Voices and Volunteers Celebrating America 250!"
Get your Mega Tickets before it’s too late! Mega Tickets include one gate admission and one ride armband, good for any one day of the Fair, including Saturdays. Mega Tickets can be purchased for $35 and can only be purchased until midnight on Wednesday, August 12.
NEW FOR 2026: Saturday Armband Matinee – On Saturdays, Ride Armbands will be sold
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be valid until 5 p.m. After 2 p.m., individual ride tickets will be sold only. Tickets are $3 for 2 tickets, $15 for 11 tickets, $25 for 22 tickets and $55 for 55 tickets. Rides may require up to 10 tickets. Individual Ride Tickets can be purchased onsite all 10 days. Armbands purchased in advance via a Mega Ticket will be honored all day on Saturdays!
The Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair, presented by your Mid-South Ford Dealers, runs Thursday, August 13 through Saturday, August 22, 2026. Gates open weekdays at 4 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sunday at noon.
There’s so much to see and do, you can’t see it all in one visit!
For a detailed schedule of entertainment, events and activities and to purchase tickets, visit www.wilsoncountytnstatefair.com.
We’ll see YOU at the Fair!
Caption 1: Families create lasting memories together on the Midway at the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair.
Caption 2: With over 150 livestock shows, the Fair highlights the hard work and dedication of youth and adult exhibitors from across Tennessee.