Blount County Fair 2026: A Parents Guide to Bringing Kids
The Blount County Fair runs Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Blount County Fairgrounds in Maryville. The official schedule includes livestock shows, nightly children's events, cooking demonstrations, food vendors, exhibits, and fair rides.
Daily schedule highlights
Tuesday, September 15 - Exhibit judging runs from 8am to 2pm - Fair opens at 6pm - ALFA Demo Kitchen program at 6:30pm - Children's event at 7pm
Wednesday, September 16 - Rabbit show registration from 2:30pm to 5:30pm - Fair and rabbit show begin at 6pm - ALFA Demo Kitchen program at 6:30pm - Children's event at 7pm
Thursday, September 17 - Lamb and goat show registration from 2:30pm to 5:30pm - Fair and livestock show begin at 6pm - ALFA Demo Kitchen program at 6:30pm - Children's event at 7pm
Friday, September 18 - Horse show and other Friday programming are listed on the official daily schedule
Saturday, September 19 - Fairgrounds open at 10am - 4-H Chick Chain registration from 10am to 11am - 4-H Chick Chain auction begins at 11am - Steer and heifer show registration from 1pm to 2pm - Fair rides open at 6pm
The fair may adjust individual times, so check the official schedule before leaving home.
Admission and rides
The fair's official schedule lists admission at $5 for adults, with children under 5 free. Ride bracelets are listed at $15 each, and individual ride tickets are also available.
Planning with children
- Livestock schedules vary by day. Wednesday centers on rabbits, Thursday on lambs and goats, Friday on horses, and Saturday includes the Chick Chain auction plus steer and heifer events.
- Most public fair programming begins in the evening Tuesday through Friday. Saturday starts earlier for the livestock events.
- Mid-September can still be warm in Maryville. Water and sun protection are useful if you arrive before evening.
- Food vendors and exact closing times can change. The official daily pages are the best last-minute check.
Full schedules, exhibitor information, and updates are available at blountcountyfair.com.