The Wilson County Fair / Tennessee State Fair is in Lebanon from Thursday to Saturday, August 13-22, 2026, at the James E Ward Agricultural Center (map/directions). Get ready for rides, contests, fair food, vendors, and fun for the whole family. You must purchase admission tickets plus separate tickets for rides and games.

GURU TIP: We recommend purchasing the admission ticket in advance online to avoid the line. Ride tickets are not sold online, so plan to purchase these on-site. There are kiosks where you can purchase general ride tickets or a mostly all-inclusive wristband. If you want to ride The Euro Slide, TN Lift Sky Ride, or The Lightening, these require specific tickets and are not included with a wristband purchase. 

Admission Tickets:

• Adults: $14
• Children (ages 6 to 12): $5
• Children (ages 5 and under): FREE 
• Ride tickets are only sold onsite

Fair Dates & Hours:

Note: Closing times are approximate and are subject to change.

• Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
• Friday, August 14, 2026 | 4:00pm to midnight
• Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00am to midnight
• Sunday, August 16, 2026 | noon to 11:00pm
• Monday, August 17, 2026 | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
• Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
• Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
• Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:00pm to 11:00pm
• Friday, August 21, 2026 | 4:00pm to midnight
• Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 10:00am to midnight

Note: Admission gates close at 9:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday.