NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The inaugural Nashville Fair is gearing up for its big debut Friday at the Fairgrounds, home to GEODIS Park and the Speedway. It runs from September 9-18.
Locals may remember the state fair was held there before its big move to Wilson County.
Along with rides, fair food and agriculture, organizers said you can expect a variety of entertainment like dinner theater, ax throwing, wrestling, balloon sculpting and even karaoke.
Indoor activities will occupy the new expo center on the site and a four-day food and music festival is also planned during the fair from September 12-15.
Nashville Fair Manager Scott Jones noted the fairgrounds has hosted fairs since 1906.
"The big thing is our footprint is going to be changing as we evolve, this property is going to just get better and better with time," Jones said.
They're throwing a little bit of Music City into the mix too.
“We’ve got NashFest Monday through Thursday with different food options, food trucks, we’ve got different spirits, local entertainment; then we also have our educational parts of our agriculture and creative arts,” Jones said.
On exhibit, they have bunnies with floppy ears.
“He’ll grow into them," said Rabbit superintendent Marge Drake.
On Saturday at 8 a.m. is the rabbit competition.
"People love 'em because they look like rottweilers," Drake said. "They’re very popular... they’re just neat because they’re a running breed."
The fair's new expo is the only one in the state that has air conditioning.
Fair tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids.
The fair runs from 5 to 10 p.m. during the week and from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. during the weekend.
Keep in mind: most concession booths are cash only, so don’t forget to hit the ATM. For food, they have hot chicken on a stick and deep-fried Goo Goo Clusters, which are expected to be a hit.
A full schedule of events is listed here.
