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Photos from Day One of the 2025 Wilson County TN State Fair

Ice cold lemonade on the Midway brings the best smiles. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Raising the flag at the opening ceremony. Photo by Haley Witcher

God bless America and the great state of Tennessee! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Thank you to our military. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Casi Joy engages the crowd on the Entertainment Stage. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

Casi Joy engages the crowd on the Entertainment Stage. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

Midway Smiles. Photo by Carmen Gregson

The bacon in the Pick TN Building was popular. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

Thank you to our military! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Family, food, and fun! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Brili Evans on the Community Stage. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

Uncle Sam visited the Fair! Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Louis drives "Show Time" for a pull of 328.67 to take home 3rd place in his class of the 2025 Wilson County Fair Tennessee State Fair Super Pull. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Drew drives Night Moves for a pull of 330.44 feet to take home 2nd place in the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Austin Underwood drives "Blazin' Binders" to a pull of 306.9 feet to take home 1st place in the 6200 Light Limited Super Stock class of the 2025 Wilson County Fair Tennessee State Fair Super Pull. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Jeff Wright drives "Wright Choice" for a pull of 297.93 feet to take home 2nd place in the 6200 Light Limited Super Stock Class of the 2025 Wilson County Fair Tennessee State Fair Super Pull. Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Hungry babies! Photo by Haley Witcher

Ending the night with some spectacular fireworks. Photo by Carmen Gregson

You see some characters at the Opening Parade! Photo by Haley Witcher

Opening Parade. Photo by Haley Witcher

Thanks, Chic-Fil-A of Lebanon! Photo by Haley Witcher

The official opening of the Fair is always a joyous occasion! Photo by Haley Witcher

Reminder: Wilson Bank and Trust offers free popsicles! Photo by Haley Witcher

America indeed. Photo by Haley Witcher

Opening Parade. Photo by Haley Witcher

Gov. Bill Lee himself at this year's opening ceremony. Photo by Haley Witcher

Singing the national anthem with pride. Photo by Haley Witcher

Come to the Fair, get side-eyed by a rooster. Photo by Haley Witcher

Opening Parade. Photo by Haley Witcher

Ribbon cutting at the brand new AgVenture Experience. It's really something, y'all. Photo by Haley Witcher

A real life hero! Fox 17 Chief Meteorologist Katy Morgan educates people about severe weather on the Hometown USA Stage. Thank you for keeping us safe, ma'am! Photo by Haley Witcher

Patriotism on display at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair. Photo by Haley Witcher

Delnora Acuff at the Community Stage. Photo by Haley Witcher

Ending the night with some spectacular fireworks. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Fun in the Agventure Experience! Photo by Ashley Hagewood

The 2025 opening ceremony drew a crowd. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

Snuggly Ducklings. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

Brili Evans on the Community Stage. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Home baked Tennessee goodness. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

It's hard work being a piglet. Photo by Ashley Hagewood

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Sky Ride Grand Opening! Photo by Carmen Gregson

We love our Future Farmers. Photo by Carmen Gregson

It's not a fair Fair. It's a GREAT FAIR! Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Thank you Immanuel Baptist for blessing our guests with free water each year. Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Photo by Carmen Gregson

Beautiful smiles around the fairgrounds. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Come visit the wonderful Pick TN Products Building. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Capturing Midway memories. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Beautiful sky over the fairgrounds. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Wilson Central High School Band member in the parade. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Wilson Central High School Band member in the parade. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Sky Ride Grand Opening. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Green Hill High School band member in the parade. Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Sky Ride Grand Opening. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Our beautiful 2024 Fairest of the Fair. Photo by Carmen Gregson

Sky Ride Grand Opening. Photo by Carmen Gregson

You never know what exciting things you will see around the fairgrounds. Photo by Carmen Gregson

America 250! Photo by Carmen Gregson

Night one of the fair! Photo by Paige Robinson

Tennessee Traditon. Photo by Paige Robinson

Tennessee Traditon. Photo by Paige Robinson

Tennessee Tradition. Photo by Paige Robinson

Tennessee Tradition. Photo by Paige Robinson

Tennessee Tradition at the Back Porch Stage. Photo by Paige Robinson

Fiddler's Grove on night one. Photo by Paige Robinson

Opening Day Parade Photo by Joe Gonsalves

Opening Day Ceremonies By Joe Gonsalves

Opening Day Fun With The TN Army National Guard By Joe Gonsalves

Opening Ceremony Ribbon Cutting by TN Governor Bill Lee and The First Lady By Joe Gonsalves

Opening Day Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Pick Tennessee Products building By Joe Gonsalves

Opening Day Parade By Joe Gonsalves

Opening Day Parade clown entry By Joe Gonsalves

Opening Day Parade - 2024 Fairest Of The Fair By Joe Gonsalves

Fun on Opening Day at the fair with Dad Photo by Joe Gonsalves

FUN on the Sky Race ride on Opening Day at the fair Photo by Joe Gonsalves

2024 Fairest Of The Fair - Opening Day Parade Photo by Joe Gonsalves

Members of 4-H at the opening ceremony. Photo by Haley Witcher

Show day in the ring! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Judge, Blake Quiggins, carefully observes to select the blue ribbon winner! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Eyes on the judge! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

A better look Photo by Kirsten Pigg

The fun has begun on the midway! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Show ring success! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Opening Day Parade - America 250! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Night one was a success! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Doodles in his element! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

The sound of summer nights! Photo by Kirsten Pigg

Gov. Lee and farmer by Veronica Montez

Gov. Lee meeting members of The FFA by Veronica Montez

Gov. Lee posing for pictures with Fair Characters by Veronica Montez

Gov. Lee meeting Fair characters by Veronica Montez

Ribbon Cutting ceremony with Gov. Lee by Veronica Montez

Gov. Lee and wife Maria enjoying the fair farming educational displays by Veronica Montez

By Veronica Montez

By Veronica Montez

By Veronica Montez

The Lebanon Fire Department at the ready during the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Last Minute getting setup for it's run at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Lucian Burkett

2025 Super Pull run. Photo by Lucian Burkett

Daniel Peletier showcasing blacksmithing. Photo by Lucian Burkett

First run in the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Show Time launches at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Lucian Burkett

Pushing these machines to their limits sometimes comes at a cost. This competitor had a catastrophic failure at the end of his run. Photo by Tell Burkett

Fiddler's Grove Music Group performs in the Melrose Church. Photo by Lucian Burkett

So much torque, the tractor's front end comes off the ground. Super Pull 2025. Photo by Tell Burkett

Show Time launches at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Tractor plows down the lane at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Show Time rolling strong. 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Gorgeous sky over the Motor Sports Arena for the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Competitor running strong just before a catastrophic failure at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Daniel Peletier performing blacksmith demonstrations. Photo by Tell Burkett

Tractor running strong at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Long time competitor at the Super Pull shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Photo by Tell Burkett

Lebanon Fire Department stands at the ready while the competitors are full throttle at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Hulk rolling in the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Wind Up with a strong run at the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Daniel Peletier stoking the coal fire during his demonstration of blacksmithing. Photo by Lucian Burkett

Sunset over the Motor Sports Arena during the 2025 Super Pull. Photo by Tell Burkett

Fiddler's Grove Music Group performs in the Melrose Church. Photo by Tell Burkett

Lebanon Fire Department ready for action. Photo by Tell Burkett

Sam McGreevy performs at the Hee Haw Wagon. Photo by Tell Burkett

Sam McGreevy performs at the Hee Haw Wagon. Photo by Tell Burkett

Sam McGreevy performs at the Hee Haw Wagon. Photo by Tell Burkett

Sam McGreevy performs at the Hee Haw Wagon. Photo by Tell Burkett

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Tennessee State Fair Flower Show 2025, Photograph by Dr. Robert B. Blair.

Jess Kellie Adams performs on the Entertainment Stage...Photo by Randall Coe

"Lightning", a new ride at the fair this year...Hang On!...Photo by Randall Coe

Straw bale tossing competition going on at the Pick TN building...Photo by Randall Coe

Jess Kellie Adams putting on a great concert on the Entertainment Stage...Photo by Randall Coe

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Pick Tennessee Building opening day at the Wilson County - TN State Fair...Photo by Randall Coe

Jess Kellie Adams in concert...Photo by Randall Coe

Opening Day Parade rides into the sunset kicking off the 2025 best 10 days at the fair...Photo by Randall Coe

Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Made In Tennessee building...Photo by Randall Coe

Green Hill High School at the Opening Day parade...Photo by Randall Coe

Dove Release at the Official Opening of the 2025 Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair...Photo by Randall Coe

Randall Clemons giving an interview promoting all of the fair activities here at the fair...Photo by Randall Coe

This is a serious competition staying on this mechanical bull...Photo by Randall Coe

Let's get this fair going!...Photo by Randall Coe

Competing for time on this bull and having a great time at the fair...Photo by Randall Coe

Governor Bill Lee, with his wife Maria looking on, speaking at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Made In Tennessee building,,,Photo by Randall Coe

Delnora Acuff singing on the Community Stage. Awesome job!...Photo by Randall Coe

Drummer for Jess Kellie Adams keeping the beat tonight on the Entertainment Stage...Photo by Randall Coe

Opening Day Parade at the fair...Photo by Randall Coe

Delnora Acuff during an awesome time of praise, just short of an alter call...Photo by Randall Coe

"Lightning" on the move to give those thrill seekers something to ride!...Photo by Randall Coe

No words really necessary, Delnora Acuff performs on the Community Stage...Photo by Randall Coe

Midnight Riders in concert..Photo by Randall Coe

Drumming for Midnight Riders on the Entertainment Stage...Photo by Randall Coe

Opening night fireworks in full display for everyone at the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair...Photo by Randall Coe

Let the fun begin! Opening night fireworks...Photo by Randall Coe

Awesome night to kick off the fair with a few fireworks...Photo by Randall Coe

fairgrounds and feelings! photo by Autumn Shubert

besties! photo by Autumn Shubert

mom and daughter enjoying the fair food. photo by Gabi Allison

supporting his business while at the fair! photo by Gabi Allison

glowing photo by Gabi Allison

late nights and fair lights! photo by Gabi Allison

Incoming! 2025 Hay Bale Throwing Contest. Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

2025 Hay Bale Throwing contest. Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

2025 Hay Bale Throwing contest with local political leaders. Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Hay Bale throwing contest 2025. Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Who's the winner? Hay Bale Throwing Contest. Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

I, 2, 3.... go! Hay Bale Throwing Contest. Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Fun times kicking off the Hay Bale throwing contest! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

A ride loved by all... Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

America 250! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Free water! Thank you, Immanuel Baptist Church! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Blue skies and fair rides! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Swings on the midway...FUN! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Free samples every night at the Pick TN Store! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Bacon up some free samples at the Pick TN Store! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Lean new cooking tips at the Pick TN Store! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Food demonstrations at the Pick TN Store each night! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Our fair volunteers make it all possible! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

So many food choices....yum! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Prepping for the goat show! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

Thank you Wilson Bank & Trust, we LOVE bomb pops! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

The Pledge of Allegiance... this site never gets old. Beautiful....America 250! Photo by Angie McKinley Griffin

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