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County Fair a Fantastic Affair

August’s end prompts us to cherish the last days of summer. Autumn will soon arrive in Pigeon Forge; the air will bristle with the crisp cool of fall, and warm summer evenings will linger only in memory. But before the hills of Pigeon Forge and the Smokies transform from lush green hillsides to brilliant hues of crimson, gold, and orange, there’s one more opportunity for summertime memories: the county fair. What better way to enjoy the last moments of summer than with an evening at a country fair? The sights and sounds of the Sevier County Fair from September 4-10 can be your last hurrah for another well-lived summer. Your summer isn't over yet. Plan a vacation to Pigeon Forge this September and enjoy live entertainment like a Charlie Daniels concert, favorite rides like the ferris wheel, and homespun fun only a fair can offer.

The fair features musical performances, livestock shows, and over thirty of the fair rides you’ve grown to love. Here’s what you can look forward to at this year’s fair:

Monday
September 4

Monday Night is the first night of the fair. The fair opens at 4:00 PM with an opening night ceremony.

Tuesday
September 5

Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who's the fairest of them all? Find out at the Fairest of the Fair, a pageant for all young ladies in Sevier County.

Wednesday
September 6

  • Wednesday night boasts a Charlie Daniels concert!
    • Free with $3.00 general fair admission, 7:30PM showtime
    • Reserve Seating is available for $20 from Tickets Unlimited
    • Call (877) 995-9961 for more information
  • More old-fashioned fair fun:
    • Cattle Show
    • The Money Pole
      • A money pole, for those unfamiliar with them, is the hilarious process by which an individual attempts to climb a greased pole to obtain a prize at the top, while others stand by and laugh heartily.
    • The Turtle Race
      • A turtle race is exactly what it sounds like. Bring your own turtle.

Thursday
September 7

Thursday night features a livestock show for sheep, a dog show night, the money pole, followed by a watermelon seed spitting contest at 7:30.

Friday
September 8

Fireworks Friday night with area musical favorite the Chillbillies.

Saturday
September 9

Saturday is the Sevier County Fair’s Youth Christian Day, and the SSH Group will sing.

Sunday
September 10

  • The Bass Pro Shops in Sevierville will set up camp at the fairgrounds on Sunday for Kids Day and Bluegrass. Children can look forward to activities like fishing and archery, as well as shooting BB rifles on a practice range.
  • Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier treat fairgoers to a bluegrass concert at 2:00 PM.
Home-style meals will be served by the Sevierville First United Methodist Church and the Sevier County Ruritan Club. In addition, local vendors like Buddy’s Bar-B-Q and Chik-fil-A will offer barbeque, corn on the cob, and more. You can count on a good meal for only five dollars at the fair, and be sure to leave room for cotton candy and funnel cakes! The fair opens at 5 Pm each night until Sunday, when it opens at 1 PM. Look for the county fairgrounds at 754 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN, 37862. For more information, call 865-453-0770

Posted by on August 24, 2006 02:10 PM |

Comments

This years fair was a huge success. Allen Newton did a great job in bringing talent to this years fair. If you want to see Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier in concert again, you can catch them at First Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge on October 29, from 4:00 til 6:00pm.

Posted by: Darryl Payne | October 18, 2006 11:22 PM

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