There's one last full weekend to enjoy the 2026 Tennessee Valley Fair, which runs through Sept. 20 at Chilhowee Park on Knoxville's east side.
The regional fair is a celebration of America with rides, games, music, East Tennessee agriculture displays, carnival food and all kinds of family fun.
This year's theme is Swine-A-Bration and animals are a big part of the fair.
Here's a look at the 2026 fair and what to know before you go.
What are the dates of the Tennessee Valley Fair?
The fair runs through Sept. 20 this year.
2026 Tennessee Valley Fair tickets
General admission tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and $10 for seniors (5 and under are free) at tnvalleyfair.org or at the gate.
Unlimited ride wristbands are $30 Monday-Thursday and $35 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Fair entry gates are staged along Magnolia Avenue
on the south side and Prosser Road and Knoxville Zoo Drive on the north. Check the map at tnvalleyfair.org/p/about/map.
2026 Tennessee Valley Fair parking
Point your GPS to 3301 E. Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37914. Fair parking lots are near Prosser Road and Beaman Street. Parking is $15.
Many private businesses and homes offer parking with various fees in the blocks around Chilhowee Park.
2026 Tennessee Valley Fair hours
Sept. 17: 5-11 p.m.
Sept. 18: 5 p.m.-midnight
Sept. 19: 10 a.m.-midnight (rides open at 11 a.m.)
Sept. 20: Noon-midnight (rides open at 1 p.m.)
2026 Tennessee Valley Fair concerts
Three big musical acts are scheduled for the final weekend:
- T.I. | Sept. 17 ($88.50-$236)
- Ultimate King of Pop Experience | Sept. 18 ($22-$33)
- Tracy Byrd | Sept. 20 | ($41.30-$118)
All tickets are available at tnvalleyfair.org/p/tickets.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: The last weekend of the Tennessee Valley Fair is here - what to know before you go
