Fair Schedule
98th Putnam County Fair
Theme - “The Tradition Lives On…Christmas at the Fair”
Featuring 10 outstanding young people
involved in Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences
and Six Outstanding Volunteers!
OVER 100 LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
Farm Animal of the Day
Expanded “Grand Ma’s Barnyard”
Master Gardeners’ Exhibit
Karaoke
Corn Hole Tournament
Greased Pig Catching Contest
Working Blacksmith
EVERY NIGHT
Antique Engine & Tractor and Exhibition
ALL TEN DAYS
Great fair food
Exhibits galore
More than 50 commercial exhibitors.
14 days and nights of family entertainment and fun.
Pre-Fair Events
Saturday, June 15
Open to the World Walking Horse Show
Gates open at Noon • Admission FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds
5p – Main Arena
Saturday, July 20
Fairest of the Fair Pageants
12 noon – Youth Pageant (ages 9-15)
3p Ms. and Mrs. (ages 21 and up)
5p Fairest of the Fair Pageant (ages 16-20)
Admission $5
Cookeville Community Center
Doors Open at Noon
Saturday, July 20
Draft Horse and Mule Show
Gates open at Noon • Admission FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds
4:30p – Main Arena
Sunday, July 21
Fairest of the Fair Pageants
Doors open at 1p
2p Baby Pageant (ages 0 to 23 months)
3:30p Children Pageant (ages 2-8)
Admission $5
Cookeville Community Center
Thursday, August 1
Opening Day of the Fair
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $15
9a –11p
Country Store Open
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Mule – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations in Grand Ma’s Barnyard
Cultrual Arts Bldg – see daily list posted near the fair office
5p – 9p
Quilt Exhibition – Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Board – Cultural Arts Bldg
5:30p–6:30
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Antique Tractor Pull – Main Arena – In memory of Ricky Tinch
Roping Demonstrations – East Arena
6:30p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements — $15 Armband sold 6p – 10p (good to 11:00p)
7p
It’s All About The Flag – Main Arena – Brian Tinch
Music by “Jimmy Bilbrey” (Bluegrass) – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
Friday, August 2
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $23
9a –11p
Country Store Open
11:30a
Ribbon Cutting (by Invitation Only)
12 Noon
Volunteer Luncheon – Music Barn (by Invitation Only)
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Hog (Swine) – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open
5p
Hog Show – Big Barn
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations in Grand Ma’s Barnyard
Cultrual Arts Bldg – see daily list posted near the fair office
5p – 9p
Quilt Exhibition – Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Board – Cultural Arts Bldg
5:30p–6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
— $23 Armband sold 6p – 10p (good to 11:00p)
Roping Demonstrations – East Arena
7p
It’s All About The Flag – Main Arena – Brian Tinch
Truck and Tractor Pull – Main Arena
Music by “Mountain Ridge Five” – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
Saturday, August 3
Fair Office Open 8a – 10p
Admission $5 (Free until 12 Noon) – Armbands $23
7a
All Gates Open
ENTRY DAY AT THE FAIR Entries Enter via Northeast Gate
7:30a
Barcodes Available – Cultural Arts Bldg
8a – 12 Noon
Entries Taken – Cultural Arts Bldg, South Grandstand
8a – 4p
Poultry & Rabbit Entries Taken – Chicken House
9a
OPEN Halter & Western Horse Show – Main Arena
9a –11p
Country Store Open 10a Corn Hole Tournament – Music Barn
12 Noon
All Gates Open – $5 Admission
12 Noon – 3p
Cultural Arts Bldg & South Grandstand CLOSED for judging
12 Noon – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Commercial Exhibits in North Grandstand Open
Master Gardener’s Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
1p
Live Judging – Tent near Fair Office
2p
Open Western Horse Show (continued) – East Arena
3p
Cultural Arts Bldg and South Grandstand Re-open
3p – 6p
Pioneer Cooking – Larry & Brenda Edmondson – Tent near Cultural Arts Bldg.
4p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
– $23 Armband sold 4p – 10p (good til 11p)
Goat Show – Big Barn
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Quarter Horse – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
5:30p–6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
5:30p–7p
Jesse Black – Music – Main Arena
6p – 7p
Meet & Greet Monster Truck Drivers – behind N. Grandstand
7p
Music by “The Fearless Heart”– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30p
It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena
Jimmy & Braxton Allen Monster Truck Show – Main Arena
Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn
Sunday, August 4
Fair Office Open 8a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $23
9a
Pacesetters Day at the Fair (by invitation only) Music Barn
9a – 3p
Poultry & Rabbits Judging – Chicken House
9a –11p
Country Store Open
11a
Sheep Weigh In – Big Barn
12 Noon
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
12 Noon – 9p
South Grandstand & Cultural Arts Bldg Open – $5 Admission
Sheep Show – Big Barn
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
1p
Chicken House Open – Junior Showmanship & Costume Contest
2p – 9p
Master Gardener’s Exhibit — Live Demonstrations
Commercial Exhibits in the North Grandstand Open
3p
Pet Adoption – Putnam County Animal Shelter
Midway Open – James Gang Amusements
-$23 Armbands sold 3-10p (good til 11p)-
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Donkey – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:30p–6p
Jesse Black – Music – Main Arena
5:30p–6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena –
Colson & Carter Love Demolition Derby – Main Arena
Roping Demonstrations – East Arena
7p
Music by “Back Roads Band”– Back Porch Stage
7:30p
Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn
Monday, August 5
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $20
8a
South, East, and North Gates Open
9a
Senior Citizens Day at the Fair – Music Barn
9a –11p
Country Store Open
11:30a – 1p
Cultural Arts Bldg, South Grandstand Open for Seniors
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – Sheep – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4p – 9p
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations – Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30p – 6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
-$20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good til 11p)-
6:30p
t’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Jamie Demps
NEW motorsport – “Bump & Run” – Main Arena
Wild Horse & Mule Show – East Arena
7p
Music by “Daniel Copeland” – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30p
Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn
Tuesday, August 6
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $20
9a –11p
Country Store Open
2p
North Gate Open
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Dairy Cow – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5p
Motorcycle Practice – Main Arena
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations – Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30p – 6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
-$20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good til 11p)-
It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Caroline White
Motorcycle Races – Main Arena
Dairy Show – Big Barn
Roping Demonstrations – East Arena
7p
Music by Steve Warren – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
Wednesday, August 7
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $20
9a –11p
Country Store Open
2p
North Gate Open
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – Rooster and Hen – Chicken House
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5p
Motorcycle Practice – Main Arena
Come “Line Dance at the Fair” by Autumn Tayse– Patio behind South Grandstand
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations – Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30p – 6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
-$20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good til 11p)-
It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Ashley Martin
Motorcycle Races – Main Arena
Dairy Show – Big Barn
Roping Demonstrations – East Arena
7p
Music by Peachtree Learning Center – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30p
Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn
Thursday, August 8
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $20
9a –11p
Country Store Open
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Goat – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations – Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30p – 6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
-$20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good til 11p)-
6:30p
It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Blaine Bussell & Caroline White
Putnam County Horse Show – Main Arena
7p
Music by “T.C. Bryant Band” – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30p
Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn
Friday, August 9
Fair Office Open 10a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $23
9a –11p
Country Store Open
4p
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Llama – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4p – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5p – 7p
Live Demonstrations – Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30p – 6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
-$23 Armbands sold 6-10p (good til 11p)-
7p
Lone Star Rodeo – Main Arena
Music by Jesse Black– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30p
Roping Demonstrations – East Arena
Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn
Saturday, August 10
Fair Office Open – 8a – 10p
Admission $5 – Armbands $23
8a
All Gates Open — $5 Admission
9a
4H & Youth Horse Show – East Arena
9a –11p
Country Store Open
9:30a
Register for the Open Pet Show – Music Barn
10a
Open Pet Show – Music Barn
12 Noon
Buildings Open
12 Noon – 9p
Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson
Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display
Pick TN Products
Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking
Jimmy Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
Cultural Arts Bldg & South Grandstand Open
2p
Beef Cattle in the Barn
2p – 6p
Pioneer Cooking – Larry & Brenda Edmondson – Tent near Cultural Arts Bldg.
2p – 9p
Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demos
Commercial Exhibits in the North Grandstand Open
4p
Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements
-$23 Armbands sold 4-10p (Good til 11p) –
Beef Show – Big Barn
4p – 8p
Farm Animal of the Day – the Beef Cow – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
5p – 7p
Maxine’s Gourds – Live Demonstration – Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30p – 6:30p
JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00p
Jesse Black – Music – Main Arena
Come “Line Dance at the Fair” by Autumn Tayse– Patio behind South Grandstand
6:30p
Meet the Fairest of the Fair Queens – Near the Fair Office
7p
It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Danny Vaughn
7:30p
Demolition Derby – Main Arena
Music by “Blazing Phoenix”– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
Sunday, August 11
Fair Office Open 11a – 4p
12 Noon
All Gates Open
1p – 2:30p
Release Entries in Cultural Arts Bldg and South Grandstand and Distribute Checks which will be available outside the Fair Office weather permitting.
All entries must be picked up. We cannot store them. The fairground has to be turned over to the County Tuesday, August 15 at 12 Noon. Anything not picked up by noon on Tuesday will be discarded.
2:30p – 4p
Country Store Release unsold items and distribute checks
GATE ADMISSION
Admission $5 – 5 and under Free
Season Ticket -- $30
Parking on the Fairground is Free
Midway Times & Ride Armbands
Thursday, August 1
$15 sold 6p–10 good til 11p
Friday, August 2
$23 sold 6p–10p good til 11p
Saturday, August 3
$23 sold 6p–10p good til 11p
Sunday, August 4
$23 sold 6p–10p good til 11p
Monday - Thursday, August 5-8
$20 Sold 6p-10p good til 11p
Friday, August 9
$23 sold 6p–10p good til 11p
Saturday, August 10
$23 sold 6p–10p good til 11p
Midway/Ride Tickets $1 each – many rides take 3-5 tickets.
Events subject to change without notice.
We cannot control the weather
therefore, we do not give rain checks and refunds
when Mother Nature interferes with our events.
www.putnamcountyfair.org
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931-528-9316 (during the fair)
931-252-2755 other times.
Buildings (North and South Grandstands and Cultural Arts Bldg) Open
4p – 9p Thursday and Friday
12 Noon – 9p Saturdays and Sunday (Cultural Arts Bldg Opens 10a on Sunday)
4p – 9p Monday through Friday.