The Cumberland County Fair Association has officially released its full schedule for the 2026 Cumberland County Fair. Featuring a mix of pageant competitions, livestock shows, live demonstrations, and daily carnival action, the county’s signature late-summer tradition promises over a week of family entertainment. General gate admission is $5.00 for adults and children ages 6 and up, with ATMs available on-site. All exhibit buildings will be open daily from Monday, August 17 through Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Thursday, August 13

• 2:00-6:00 pm: Entries taken in the Adult & Youth Department (excludes Baking, Flowers, Poultry, Rabbits, Crops, Herbs, Plants, and Honey).

Friday, August 14

• 6:00 pm: Pageants at CCHS including Wee Miss (ages 5–6), Little Miss (ages 7–9), Fair Princess (ages 10–12), Ms. Cumberland (ages 21–39), and Ms. Cumberland Elite (ages 40–59).

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($25 Armband).

Saturday, August 15

• 9:00 am: Pretty Baby Contests (CCHS).

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($25 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: Fair Mother/Daughter Contest (age 5 and older) and Ms. Senior 60+ Contest.

• 8:00 pm: Jr. Fairest of the Fair Contest (ages 13–15) and Fairest of the Fair Contest (ages 16–20).

Sunday, August 16

• 1:00-5:00 pm: Entries taken for Poultry & Rabbits.

• 2:00-6:00 pm: Youth & Adult entries taken for Baking, Flowers, Crops, Herbs, Plants, & Honey.

• 4:00 pm: Special Needs Livestock Show.

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($25 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: County Only Jr. Livestock Show.

Monday, August 17

• 10:00 am: Exhibits Open.

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($20 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: Jr. Market Livestock Show & Sale (Cumberland Co. Only).

• 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Demonstration.

• 7:00 pm: Gospel Night featuring The Inspirations.

Tuesday, August 18

• 9:00 am (9:00-11:30 am): Special Needs Day.

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($20 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: Sheep Show.

• 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Demonstration.

• 7:00 pm: Truck Pull.

Wednesday, August 19

• 9:30 am: Senior Citizens Day.

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($20 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: Pet Show.

• 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Demonstration.

• 7:00 pm: Lawn Mower Races.

Thursday, August 20

• 6:00 pm: Midway Open ($20 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: Jr. Gilt Show.

• 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Demonstration.

• 7:00 pm: Motor Cross Race TN.

Friday, August 21

• 5:00 pm: Midway Open ($25 Armband).

• 6:00 pm: Jr. Goat Show.

• 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Demonstration.

• 7:00 pm: Cumberland County Fair Horse Show.

Saturday, August 22

• 9:00 am: 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale (Barn) Check-In at 9:00 am, Show/Sale at 10:00 am.

• 3:00 pm: Midway Open ($25 Armband).

• 4:00 pm: Cumberland County Fair Open Mule Show.

• 5:00 pm: Open Beef Show (all breeds).

• 6:00-8:00 pm: Live Demonstration.

Sunday, August 23

• 1:00-3:00 pm: Exhibit Building Open for Removal of Exhibits.

For additional details, visit www.cumberlandcountyfair.com, follow the Cumberland County Fair Association on Facebook, or call 931-484-9454.

Full schedule below.