GrandPa Fair of the South!
DeKalb County Fair
June 22nd - June 27th, 2026
It has been held in Alexandria, Tennessee, since 1856. We will be celebrating it's 170th year in 2026!
Our nation will be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
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Monday June 22, 2026
Lions Pavilion
6:00 p.m. Junior Fair Princess
Following: Fairest of the Fair (17 – 20 years)
Following: Miss Fair Queen (ages 21-45)
Entertainment Stage
Adelle Marie 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ag. Center
McMillen Arena
Tuesday June 23, 2026
Lions Pavilion
6:00 p.m. Little Miss (4 – 6 years)
Following: Mrs. Fair Queen (ages 21-45)
Following: Senior Fair Queen (ages 46+)
Entertainment Stage
David Turner and Friends 7:00 p.m.
Ag. Center
McMillen Arena
Wednesday June 24, 2026
FREE Fair Admission Night!
Lions Pavilion
6:00 p.m. Miss Princess (7-9 years)
Following: Miss Sweetheart (10-12 years)
Following: OBC Children’s Choir
Ag. Center
McMillen Arena
Thursday June 25, 2026
Lions Pavilion
Entertainment Stage
Jordan McFarlin 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ag. Center
9:00 a.m. Senior Day/Century Farm
McMillen Arena
Saturday June 27, 2026
Lions Pavilion
Entertainment Stage
Old Method Band 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Front of Office
Ag. Center
6:00 p.m. Homemade Ice Cream Contest
McMillen Arena
Stop by the Kenneth Sandlin Building each night of the Fair for Live Demonstrations!
Discover something new every evening at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Wellworth Bank & Middle Tennessee Electric
DeKalb County Fair Events
Click on the graphics below for more information on a specific event.
ATV & Motorcycle TT & Flat Track Racing
Monday, June 22 - 7:00 p.m. TT Track
Tuesday, June 23 - 7:00 p.m. Flat Track
Cattle Show
Monday, June 22 - 6:00 p.m.
Cornhole Competition
Tuesday, June 23 - 7:00pm
Nightly Drawing
Every Night at 9:30 p.m.!
Sponsored by: Slager Law
Entertainment
See page for dates and times!
Junior Goat Show
Thursday, June 25 - 6:00 p.m.
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Wednesday, June 24th - 7:00 p.m.
OBC Children's Choir
Wednesday, June 24th
Bullwhip Rodeo
Friday, June 26 - 7:00 p.m.
MTPA Truck & Tractor Pull
Thursday, June 25 - 7:00 p.m.
Bingo
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
6 games per night
Century Farms & Senior Day
Thursday, June 25 - 9:00 a.m
Demolition Derby
Saturday, June 27 - 7:00 p.m.
Dunk the SRO!
Saturday, June 27 - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits
All Week!
Ice Cream Competition
Saturday, June 27th - 6:00 p.m.
Lamb Cookoff
Wednesday, June 24th - 6:00 p.m.
Pageants & Baby Show
See Pageant Page for Dates & Times!
Square Dancing
Saturday, June 27 - 6:00 p.m.
Wrestling
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Wrestling is Free with paid Fair admission!
Gate Admission and Ride Info
Gate Prices:
$7.00
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
FREE Admission on Wednesday, June 24th!
Four years old and under Free
Monday – Friday:
Fair Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Midway opens at 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Building open 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday:
Fair Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Midway opens at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24th will be FREE ADMISSION Night at the DeKalb County Fair!
Courtesy of our GREAT-GRANDPA SPONSORS
History of the DeKalb County Fair
The DeKalb County Fair, located in Alexandria, TN was chartered on April 15, 1856…
DeKalb County Fair Sponsors
Great-Grandpa Sponsors
Grandpa Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Plus Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Friends of the Fair
Keith Blair Attorney
Susan Martin – Circuit Court Clerk
Brown Hauling
Foutch Eyecare
Dekalb Stockyard
Mid State Precision
Dave & Blake Lawrence Attorneys
Greg Dugdale Properties
Dekalb County Officials
Campbell’s Garage
FZ Webb and Son Pharmacy
Vester Parsley Attorney
Avant Funeral Home
Cantrell Furniture
Curtis Supply
Dekalb Dental
Center Hill Masonic Lodge No. 77
Our Location...
Although every effort will be made to eliminate any problems and/or misunderstanding, the DeKalb County Fair Association reserves the right to change or add any Lot, Class or Rule as needed. You will be informed of any change or changes at the time of entry and same will be posted here. Check for Updates.