The Nashville Fair is back for its fifth year, bringing 10 days of family-friendly fun to The Fairgrounds Nashville from September 11–20, 2026! This year’s theme, “Fun for the Whole Country!”, celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a mix of carnival rides, live music, interactive farm exhibits, cultural performances, contests, food, and plenty of opportunities to get up close with animals. And we have tickets to give away!
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- Fun on the Midway
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- Carnival Rides
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- Animal Exhibits
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- Live Entertainment
Families can visit more than 500 animals—including cows, pigs, goats, rabbits, and chickens—in the air-conditioned AGtivity Hall, check out giant pumpkins and watermelons, enjoy more than 60 live musical acts, and sample food from more than 30 vendors. And keep an eye out for this year’s adorable mascot, Barnyard Benny, a Nigerian Dwarf goat who will make daily appearances at the fair!
When to Go
Friday, September 11–Sunday, September 20, 2026
Monday–Friday: 5–9 p.m. entry
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–9 p.m. entry
The Fairgrounds close at 10:30 p.m. each night.
The Fairgrounds Nashville
320 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville
With indoor, air-conditioned livestock exhibits, live entertainment, competitions, food, and carnival rides, the Nashville Fair offers a little something for everyone—and it’s a fun way to celebrate the people, agriculture, creativity, and culture that make Middle Tennessee such a special place.
PRICES:
- Admission:
- 5 and Under: FREE
- $10 per adult
- $8 per child and Seniors 55+
- On-site parking is $10 cash
- Ride Bands:
- $35 per band or $1.50 per individual ticket (rides take more than one ticket)
SENSORY DAY:
Sensory Day – Saturday September 12th, 12pm – 2pm. The lights and noises will be turned down or off to create a more sensory friendly environment. Expo building 3 will also have two soothing sensory spaces in corner booths 8 and 9.
More Info at: www.nashfair.fun
Download the Parents Guide to the Fair here.
Nashville Fair Giveaway!
We are giving away one Family Pack for the Nashville Fair coming to the Fairgrounds September 11-20!
This Family Pack includes a 4-Pack of tickets, 2 unlimited ride armbands, and 4 tickets to the Music City Monster Truck Bash, 7:30-9 p.m. on Sep 11 or 12 (you choose).
This one is a Social Media Flash Giveaway! It’ll be quick so don’t miss it!
Enter in all of these places —
X:
https://x.com/MusicCityMoms/status/2096652569237999877
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc8Y1g_jFua/
Good luck!
