Schedule

The 2021 Smith County Fair will be held June 28 – July 3, 2021. Check out the schedule of events below.

Friday, June 25 – Gates open at 3:00 p.m. – No Carnival.

• 4:00 p.m. – Archery Competition

Saturday, June 26 – Gates open at 3:00 p.m. – No Carnival.

• 7:00 a.m. – Warrior by the River Mud Run
• 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Homemade Wine Contest Entries
• 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Ham, Bacon, and Jowl Show
• 9:00 a.m. – Adult Backyard Cook Off  | Judging – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
• 12:30 p.m. – Youth Backyard Cook Off  |  Judging – 4:00-5:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. – Antique Car, Truck, Bike Show, and Swap Meet | Registration – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Judging – 6:00 p.m. | Awards 7:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m. – Decorated Round Hay Bale Competition
• 6:00 p.m. – Antique and Farm Stock Tractor Pull
• 6:30 p.m. – Draft Horse and Mule Show

Monday, June 28 – VETERANS NIGHT – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 6:00 p.m.

• 4:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies (GHS Band Performs)
• 5:00 p.m. – Veterans Flag Retirement
• 6:00 p.m. – Miss Fairest of the Fair (Ages 16-20)
• 6:00 p.m. – Open Beef Show
• 6:00 p.m. – Flat Track 4-Wheeler Races
• 7:00 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – Kids Olympics  | Registration – 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. | Olympics start promptly at 7:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. – The Britton Family, Travis Alltop & Friends, and Chigger Hill Boys & Terri at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
• 8:00 p.m. – Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair (Ages 13-15) 
• 8:30 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 9:15 p.m. – $500 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena

Tuesday, June 29 – STUDENT NIGHT – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 6:00 p.m.

• 6:00 p.m. – Miss Petite Fairest of the Fair (Ages 7-9) 
• 6:00 p.m. – Open Poultry Show (Inspection at 5pm)
• 7:00 p.m. – Ken Underwood – A Tribute to Elvis Gospel at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – Guy Harden at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – Go Kart Races
• 8:00 p.m. – Miss Junior Fairest of the Fair (Ages 10-12) 
• 8:30 p.m. – Ken Underwood – A Tribute to Elvis Gospel at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena

Wednesday, June 30 –  Gates open at 10:00 a.m., Carnival opens at 6:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – SENIOR DAY (POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 20, 2021)
• 5:00 p.m. – Fairest of the Fair – Boy and Girls (Ages 2-3) 
• 6:00 p.m. – Mister Tiny Fairest of the Fair (Ages 4-6) 
• 6:00 p.m. – Miss Tiny Fairest of the Fair (Ages 4-6) 
• 6:00 p.m. – Hog Show
• 7:00 p.m. – 4-Wheel Drive Mud Racing (NEW EVENT)
• 7:00 p.m. – Smith County Mens Choir at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – Roger Reeves, Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 8:30 p.m. – Roger Reeves, Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 9:15 p.m. – $500 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena

Thursday, July 1 – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 6:00 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m. –  The Woodards at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – CONCERT – Richie McDonald
• 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
• 8:30 p.m. – David Turner and Friends – Ventriloquist at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena

Friday, July 2 – Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Carnival opens at 6:00pm

• 5:30 p.m. – Meat Goat Show 
• 6:00 p.m. – Community Band of Smith County (NEW EVENT)
• 6:30 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching | Registration – 5:30 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. – Ken Underwood – A Tribute to Elvis Gospel at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby
• 7:00 p.m. – The Victors at Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
• 8:30 p.m. – Ken Underwood – A Tribute to Elvis Gospel at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway at Russell Nixon Arena
• 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks

Saturday, July 3 –  Gates open at 9:00 a.m, Carnival opens at 6:00 p.m.

• 9:30 a.m. – Dog Show 
• 10:30 a.m. – Cat Show
• 11:30 a.m. – Baby Fairest of the Fair (boys and girls birth to 6 months) 
• 12:00 p.m. – Baby Fairest of the Fair (boys and girls 7-15 months) 
• 12:00 p.m. – Jr. Breeding Sheep Show (Sheep Showmanship Follows)
• 12:30 p.m. – Baby Fairest of the Fair (boys and girls 16-23 months) 
• 1:30 p.m. – Commercial Ewe Show / Market Lamb Show
• 2:00 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament  |  Registration – 1:00 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. – Kayak Race (Registration at 1:00 p.m.)
• 7:00 p.m. – Roger Reeves, Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 7:00 p.m. – Truck Pull
• 7:00 p.m. – Tennessee Outlaw Country at the Carthage Rotary Club Music Stage
• 7:30 p.m. – Midnight – Coon Hunt
• 8:30 p.m. – Roger Reeves, Magical Entertainer at Wilson Bank Community Kids Stage
• 9:15 p.m. – $250 Cash Giveaway Russell Nixon Arena

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