Appalachian Fair

08/23/2025

THE FAIR IS OPEN!
After a rain delay the rides are running, the concert and demolition derby start at 8pm. Its a great night to come and enjoy the last evening of the 99th Appalachian Fair!

08/23/2025

Super excited to keep bringing y’all more galleries from the Appalachian Fair 🤩 we appreciate your patience as we filter through thousands of images from this weeks fair and hope you enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed taking them! As soon as a gallery is completed it will be uploaded here for you all to see 😁

08/22/2025

🎡✨ Day 5 at the Appalachian Fair! ✨🎡

We’re rolling into Friday with another exciting day of fun, food, and entertainment!

📅 Friday, August 22, 2025
🎶 Main Stage Entertainment: Lee Greenwood – don’t miss this legendary performance tonight! 🇺🇸
🐄 Livestock shows & exhibits
🎠 Rides, games, and all your favorite fair food

Come celebrate with us — it’s going to be a night to remember at the Appalachian Fair! 💛

08/22/2025

📸 Day 4 at the Fair – In Photos! 🎡

From Senior Day and Military Appreciation celebrations to all the rides, food, and fun — what a special day it was at the Appalachian Fair!

Check out some of our favorite highlights from Day 4 below ⬇️

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable day. ❤️🇺🇸

08/21/2025

✨ Day 3 Recap in Photos! 📸✨

What a night at the Appalachian Fair! From livestock shows and family fun on the midway to an incredible evening on the Main Stage with Zach Top, Day 3 was one to remember. 🎶🎡🐄

Check out some of the highlights below ⬇️

Thank you to everyone who joined us – we’re just getting started, and the best is yet to come!

08/21/2025

📅 Appalachian Fair – Day 4 Schedule 📅
🎉 Thursday, August 21st, 2025 🎉

✨ Special Days:
👵 Senior Day
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Day

🎶 Entertainment & Events:
3:00PM – Exhibit Halls & Midway Open 🎡
6:45 PM - Watermelon Eating Contest
8:00PM – Main Stage Concert: Dillon Carmichael 🎵

Ongoing – Livestock Shows, Exhibit Judging, Food Vendors, and More! 🍔🐑

🎡 James H. Drew Midway Rides open all afternoon and evening!

08/20/2025

📸 Livestock Show Photos Available! 🐄

We are excited to share that our official fair photographer Daigle Photography has captured some incredible moments from this year’s livestock shows!

👉 To view and download the photos, please follow this link: https://daiglephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/28076110/home

Thank you to all our exhibitors, families, and supporters who make the shows such a success.

08/20/2025

🎶 Zach Top Takes the Stage Tonight! 🎶

We at the Appalachian Fair are thrilled to welcome Zach Top to the main stage this evening, and we can’t wait to enjoy a great night of music with all of you!
With the tremendous interest in tonight’s concert, we are anticipating a large crowd and would like to remind everyone of a few important guidelines:

🕒 Grandstand general seating opens at 3:00 PM EDT
🕕 Reserved seating opens at 6:30 PM EDT
🚫 Please note: Chairs, blankets, and coolers are prohibited, and all items are subject to search in both general and reserved seating areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT TICKET REMINDER:
We strictly verify all tickets. Only tickets purchased directly from the following official Appalachian Fair sources will be honored:
• Appalachian Fair Box Office
• Our official ticket website: www.appalachianfair.com/tickets
• The Appalachian Fair mobile app

🎟️ Tickets purchased from third-party resellers, social media listings, or unauthorized websites may be invalid and will not be accepted at the gate. Unfortunately, we’ve seen some instances of scam tickets, and we want to protect our guests from disappointment.

📱 Cell Service Advisory:
Cell service may be limited due to the size of the crowd. We strongly recommend taking a screenshot or saving a photo of your ticket(s) before arriving, to ensure smooth entry.
Let’s make this a concert to remember! We look forward to sharing this incredible evening with all of you. 🎤🌟

Stay tuned for electrifying announcements on the Appalachian Fair's main stage! From toe-tapping country music to uplifting contemporary Christian performances, get ready for a lineup that will leave you wanting more. Plus, catch the latest updates on the James H. Drew Midway, where thrill-seekers w...

08/20/2025

🎪 DAY 3 at the FAIR – Let’s Go! 🎉
Get ready for another day packed with excitement, entertainment, and unforgettable moments! Here’s what’s happening today:
📍 Gates open at 3pm Bring your friends, bring your family — Day 3 is going to be BIG!

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08/20/2025

🎡 DAY 2 RECAP 🎉
Another amazing day at the fair is in the books! From thrilling rides and tasty treats to live music and big smiles, Day 2 brought the energy and the fun.

📸 Swipe through for some of our favorite moments — did we catch you in action?

👇 Tell us your highlight from today or tag us in your own fair photos!

08/20/2025

Join us for tonight’s Food City Watermelon Eating Contest at 6:20 in front of the Farm and Home Building. We will do several rounds of kids (12 and under) and adults (13 and older). It’s FREE!

08/20/2025

Grandstand seating announcement - for those planning to sit in the grandstands for Wednesday’s concert - the grandstands will be roped off and closed until 3PM.