Schedule:

Pre-Fair Events

Saturday, July 22, 2023

1:00pm - Ms. Pageant & Mrs. Pageant - Cookeville Community Center
2:00pm - Youth Pageant - ages 9-15 - Cookeville Community Center
Little Miss - ages 9-10
Ms. - ages 21–30
Mrs. Pageant Princess - ages 11-12
Teen Miss - ages 13-15
Mrs. - ages 21-30
Ms. Elite - ages 30+
Mrs. Elite - ages 30+
4:00pm - Open Draft Horse & Mule Show – Main Arena -  Putnam County Fairgrounds
7:00pm - Fairest of the Fair Pageant – ages 16-20 - Cookeville Community Center

Sunday, July 23, 2023

2:00pm - Baby Pageant (ages 0 to 23 months)
Baby Mr. 0–2 years (35 months)
Infant Miss 0–11 months
Baby Miss 12–23 months
4:00pm - Children Pageant
Toddler Miss 2–3 years
Tiny Miss 4–5 years
Mini Miss 6–8 years
Admission $5
Cookeville Community Center

Friday, July 28, 2023

6:00pm - Dairy Goat Show - Big Barn
Admission FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds

Saturday, July 29, 2023

2:00pm - Middle TN Jr. Rodeo – East Arena
5:00pm - Open to the World Walking Horse Show – Main Arena
6:00pm - Dairy Goat Show - Big Barn
Admission FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 30, 2023

9:00am - Dairy Goat Show - Big Barn
Admission FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Opening Day of the Fair

9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
12 Noon Volunteer Luncheon – Music Barn (by Invitation Only)
4:00pm - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Mule – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning,weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine& Tractor Association Display,PickTNProducts, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
- Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
- Exhibit Halls Open
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:00pm - 9:00pm - Quilt Exhibition – Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Board – Cultural Arts Bldg
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements Amusements - $15 Armband sold 6p – 10p (good to 11:00p)
- Back Roads Band – Main Arena - Stage
7:00pm - Lone Star Rodeo – Main Arena
- Free Karaoke – Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by “Split Decision”– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard

Friday, August 4, 2023

9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
4:00pm - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Hog (Swine) – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack – cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
 - Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
 - Exhibit Halls Open
5:00pm - Hog Show - Big Barn
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:00pm - 9:00pm - Quilt Exhibition – Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Board – Cultural Arts Bldg
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens - James Gang Amusements $23 Armbands sold 3-10p (good til 11p)
 - Back Roads Band – Main Arena - Stage
7:00pm - Lone Star Rodeo – Main Arena
 - Free Karaoke - Patio - South Grandstand
 - Music by “Mad Lab Music Doctors” – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard

Saturday, August 5, 2023

7:00am - All Gates Open - ENTRY DAY AT THE FAIR.  Entries Enter via - Northeast Gate
7:30am - Barcodes Available – Cultural Arts Bldg
8:00am - 12 - Noon Entries Taken – Cultural Arts Bldg, South Grandstand
8:00am - 4:00pm -  Poultry & Rabbit Entries Taken – Chicken House
9:00am - OPEN Halter & Western Horse Show – Main Arena
9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open - Corn Hole Tournament – Music Barn
12 Noon - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
12 Noon - 3pm - Cultural Arts Bldg & South Grandstand CLOSED for judging
12 Noon -  9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith.
- Master Gardener’s Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
1:00pm - Live Judging – Tent near Fair Office
- Open Western Horse Show (continued) – East Arena
2:00pm - 9:00pm - Commercial Exhibits in North Grandstand Open
3:00pm - Cultural Arts Bldg and South Grandstand Re-open
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Pioneer Cooking – Larry & Brenda - Edmondson – Tent near Cultural Arts Bldg.
4:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements $23 Armbands sold 3-10p (good til 11p)
- Goat Show – Big Barn
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Quarter Horse – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Meet and Greet with Monster Truck Drivers – behind the North Grandstand
6:30pm - Jesse Black – Music – Main Arena
7:00pm - Free Karaoke - Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by Melissa - Ellis– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30pm - It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena - Jimmy & Braxton Allen
- Monster Truck Show – Main Arena
- Greased Pig Catching Contest - Big Barn

Sunday, August 6, 2023

9:00am - Pacesetters Day at the Fair (by invitation only)
9:00am - 3:00pm - Poultry & Rabbits Judging – Chicken House
9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
11:00am - Sheep - Weigh In – Big Barn
12 Noon - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
12 Noon - 9:00pm - South Grandstand & Cultural Arts Bldg Open - $5 Admission
- Sheep- Show – Big Barn
 - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith.
1:00pm - Chicken House Open – Junior Showmanship - & Costume Contest
2:00pm - 9:00pm - Master Gardener’s Exhibit - Live Demonstrations
- Commercial Exhibits in the North Grandstand Open
3:00pm - Pet Adoption – Putnam County Animal Shelter
- Midway Open – James Gang Amusements $23 Armbands sold 3-10p (good til 11p)
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Donkey – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
5:00pm - Jesse Black - Music – Main Arena
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena - Colson & Carter Love - Demolition Derby – Main Arena
7:00pm -  Music by “The Victors”– Back Porch Stage
- Free Karaoke – Patio – South Grandstand
7:30pm - Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn

Monday, August 7, 2023

8:00am - South, East, and North Gates Open
9:00am - Senior Citizens Day at the Fair – Music Barn
9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
11:00am - 1:00pm - Cultural Arts Bldg, South Grandstand Open for Seniors
4:00pm - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith.
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – Sheep – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
 - Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements $20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good to 11p)
6:30pm - It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Jamie Demps
- NEW motorsport - “Bump- & Run” – Main Arena
- Wild Horse & Mule Show – East Arena
7:00pm - Free Karaoke - Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by “The Cumberland Boys” – Back Porch Stage –Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30pm - Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

8:00am - South and East Gates Open
9:00am - Special Children’s Day at the Fair Music Barn – (by Invitation Only)
2:00pm - North Gate Open
4:00pm - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Dairy Cow – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith.
 - Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
 - Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5:00pm - Motorcycle Practice – Main Arena
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30 - 6:30:00pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements - $20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good to 11p)
- It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Jamie Demps
- Motorcycle Races – Main Arena
- Dairy Show – Big Barn
7:00pm - Free Karaoke - Patio – South Grandstand
 - Music by Steve Warren – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
2:00pm - North Gate Open
4:00pm - All Gates Open – $5 Admission
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – Rooster and Hen – Chicken House
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith.
- Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
- Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5:00pm - Motorcycle Practice – Main Arena
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements - $20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good to 11p)
- It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Hayley Wisehart
- Motorcycle Races – Main Arena
7:00pm - Free Karaoke – Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by Peachtree Learning Center– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard

Thursday, August 10, 2023

9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
4:00pm - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Goat – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
- Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg.
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens - James Gang Amusements - $20 Armbands sold 6-10p (good to 11p)
6:30pm - It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Blaine Bussell
- Putnam County Horse Show – Main Arena
7:00pm - Free Karaoke - Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by “Blazing Phoenix” – Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30pm - Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn

Friday, August 11, 2023

9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
4:00pm - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Llama – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
4:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith.
 - Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
 - Exhibit Halls Open – Cultural Arts Bldg, N. & S. Grandstands
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Live Demonstrations – tent near the Cultural Arts Bldg
5:30pm - 6:30pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements - $23 Armbands sold 4-10p (Good til 11p)
7:00pm - It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Danny Vaughn
- Truck and Tractor Pull – Main Arena
- Free Karaoke – Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by Jesse Black– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
7:30pm - Greased Pig Catching Contest – Big Barn

Saturday, August 12, 2023

8:00am - All Gates Open - $5 Admission
9:00am - 4H & Youth Horse Show – East Arena
9:00am - 2:00pm - Antique Truck & Tractor Pull – Main Arena
9:00am - 11:00pm - Country Store Open
9:30am - Register for the Open Pet Show – Music Barn
10:00am - Open Pet Show – Music Barn
12 Noon - Buildings Open
12 Noon - 9:00pm - Grand Ma’s Barnyard – Live Demonstrations – spinning, weaving by Susan Richardson, Middle TN Antique Engine & Tractor Association Display, Pick TN Products, Cornbread Shack– cast iron cooking, Jimmy O’Reilly – the Angry Ironsmith
- Cultural Arts Bldg & South Grandstand Open
2:00pm - Beef Cattle in the Barn
2:00pm - 6:00pm - Pioneer Cooking – Larry & Brenda - Edmondson – Tent near Cultural Arts Bldg.
2:00pm - 9:00pm - Putnam County Master Gardeners Exhibit – Live Demonstrations
- Commercial Exhibits in the North Grandstand Open
4:00pm - Midway Opens – James Gang Amusements - $23 Armbands sold 4-10p (Good til 11p)
 - Beef Show – Big Barn
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Farm Animal of the Day – the Beef Cow – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Maxine’s Gourds – Live Demonstration – Near the Fair Office
5:30pm - 6:30:00pm - JUST FOR KIDS – Grand Ma’s Barnyard
6:00pm - Jesse Black – Music – Main Arena
6:30pm - Meet the Fairest of the Fair Queens – Near the Fair Office
7:00pm - It’s All About the Flag – Main Arena – Hayley Wisehart
- Demolition Derby – Main Arena
- Free Karaoke – Patio – South Grandstand
- Music by “Mountain Ridge Five”– Back Porch Stage – Grand Ma’s Barnyard

Sunday, August 13, 2023

12 Noon - All Gates Open
1:00pm - 2:30pm - Release Entries in Cultural Arts Bldg and South Grandstand and Distribute Checks
Checks will be available outside the Fair Office weather permitting.

All entries must be picked up. We cannot store them. The fairground has to be turned over to the County Tuesday, August 15 at 12 Noon. Anything not picked up by noon on Tuesday will be discarded.
2:30pm - 4:00pm - Country Store Release unsold items and distribute checks

Date: Aug 3 - 12, 2023

Location: Putnam County Fairgrounds - 155 Fairgrounds Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

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