Tennessee Valley Fair 2026 — Chilhowee Park

The Tennessee Valley Fair returns to Chilhowee Park for ten days of rides, live entertainment, competitions, fair food and the kind of gloriously over-the-top atmosphere that only happens once a year. This is not a quick neighborhood pop-up: it is one of Knoxville’s major fall traditions, drawing visitors from across East Tennessee for concerts, midway attractions, agricultural exhibits and enough fried food to make moderation feel pointless. Opening day begins in the afternoon, while weekend schedules offer even more daytime room to wander. Check the official daily calendar before choosing your visit because entertainment and operating hours change throughout the run. Comfortable shoes, a charged phone and a designated ride home are all smart additions.