2026 Bedford County Fair Complete Schedule: Every Event, Every Day

The 28th Bedford County Fair runs from July 13–19, 2026 at the Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center, 2119 Midland Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Fair Office: (931) 684-0760.

Schedule subject to change. Check BedfordCountyTNFair.org for updates.

Saturday, May 30 — Fairest of the Fair Pageant

All pageants held at Shelbyville Central High School Auditorium.

• 11:00 a.m. — Precious Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 0–11 months)
• 11:30 a.m. — Baby Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 12–23 months)
• 12:00 p.m. — Toddler Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 2–3 years)
• 12:30 p.m. — Tiny Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 4–5 years)
• 1:00 p.m. — Petite Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 6–7 years)
• 1:30 p.m. — Little Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 8–10 years)
• 2:00 p.m. — Junior Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 11–12 years)
• 2:30 p.m. — Joyful Miss Bedford County Fair (Special needs girls/women of all ages)
• 3:30 p.m. — Supreme Ms./Mrs. Bedford County Fair (Women 21–49, single or married)
• 4:00 p.m. — Golden Girl (In memory of Joan Pimente) (Women 50+, single or married)
• 4:30 p.m. — Young Miss Bedford County Fair (Girls 13–15 years)
• 5:00 p.m. — Miss Bedford County Fairest of the Fair (Girls 16–20 years)

Sunday, July 12 — Exhibit Setup

• 1:00–5:00 p.m. — Receiving Home Ec/Ag Exhibits
• 1:00 p.m. — Receiving Green Thumb Challenge Entries
• 1:00 p.m. — Receiving Trash Can Decorating Competition Entries
• 3:00 p.m. — Green Thumb Challenge Judging
• 3:00 p.m. — Trash Can Decorating Competition Judging

Monday, July 13 — Opening Day

• 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon — Home Ec/Ag Exhibit Judging
• 5:00 p.m. — Open Dairy Heifer Show
• 6:00 p.m. — Opening Ceremony
• 6:00–9:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits (Open to the Public)
• 6:00 p.m. — 4-H Chain
• 7:00 p.m. — Youth Competition Night
• 7:30 p.m. — Kids Pedal Pull
• 7:30 p.m. — Preslee Campbell — Entertainment
• After dark — Fireworks Show

Tuesday, July 14

• 4:00–9:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits (Open to the Public)
• 5:30 p.m. — Mommy/Daddy Calling Contest Registration (Building 2)
• 6:00 p.m. — Live Auction Registration (Horse Show Ring)
• 6:00 p.m. — Mommy/Daddy Calling Contest
• 6:00 p.m. — Open Beef Show
• 6:30 p.m. — Boots, Beaus & Bling Check-In/Registration (Building 2)
• 7:00 p.m. — Boots, Beaus & Bling Pageant
• 7:00 p.m. — Brett Bone — Entertainment
• 7:15 p.m. — Live Auction

Wednesday, July 15 — Senior Citizens Day & Faith Night

• 10:00 a.m. — Senior Citizens Day
• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Receiving Poultry & Rabbit Entries
• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Receiving Open & Junior Egg Entries
• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Receiving Ugly Chicken Entries
• 4:00–9:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits (Open to the Public)
• 5:30 p.m. — Cornhole Tournament (Livestock Ring)
• 6:00 p.m. — Faith & Patriotic Night — Bro. Steve Murphree, Speaker; New Beginnings Baptist Church Music Group; Presentation of Military Quilts; Special Military Service
• 6:30 p.m. — Cornhole Tournament
• 7:00 p.m. — Fun Dog Show Registration (Horse Show Ring)
• 7:30 p.m. — Fun Dog Show
• 7:30 p.m. — Freedom Sings — Entertainment

Thursday, July 16 — Special Needs Day & Tractor Pull Night

• 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Special Needs Day
• 4:00–9:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits (Open to the Public)
• 5:30 p.m. — Chicken & Dressing Contest Registration (Building 2)
• 6:00 p.m. — Chicken & Dressing Contest
• 6:00 p.m. — Truck & Tractor Pull Registration
• 7:00 p.m. — Truck & Tractor Pull
• 7:00 p.m. — Mid State Cloggers — Entertainment

Friday, July 17 — Horse & Mule Show Night

• 4:00–9:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits (Open to the Public)
• 6:00 p.m. — All Country Pleasure Horse, Draft Horse & Mule Show Registration
• 6:00 p.m. — Mini Pull Registration
• 6:00 p.m. — Open Sheep Show
• 7:00 p.m. — Mini Pull
• 7:00 p.m. — All Country Pleasure Horse, Draft Horse & Mule Show
• 7:00 p.m. — Shelby Lee Lowe — Entertainment

Saturday, July 18 — Biggest Day of the Fair

• 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Cruise-In
• 11:00 a.m. — Bingo (Building 2)
• 1:00–9:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits (Open to the Public)
• 2:00 p.m. — Central Region 4-H Meat Goat Show
• 3:00 p.m. — Donkey (Any Size) & Mini Mule Show Registration
• 4:00 p.m. — Donkey (Any Size) & Mini Mule Show
• 4:00 p.m. — Antique Tractor Pull
• 6:30 p.m. — Poultry & Rabbit Show Awards (Building 2)
• 6:30 p.m. — Backseat Driver Competition Registration (Horse Show Ring)
• 7:00 p.m. — Kelson Buck & the Buck Wild Band — Entertainment
• 7:30 p.m. — Backseat Driver Competition
• 9:00–10:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits Pickup

Sunday, July 19 — Wrap-Up Day

• 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Home Ec/Ag Exhibits Pickup

Carnival Times & Pricing

• Monday–Friday: $25 armband — Opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: $30 armband — Opens at 3:00 p.m.

Nightly Events (All Week)

• Farmer for the Day
• Sensory Space
• Live Demonstrations
• Helicopter Rides
• TWRA Trailer

Venue & Contact

Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center
2119 Midland Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Fair Office: (931) 684-0760
BedfordCountyTNFair.org

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Bedford County Fair?

The main fair runs July 13–19, 2026 at 2119 Midland Road in Shelbyville, TN. The Fairest of the Fair pageant kicks off on May 30 at Shelbyville Central High School Auditorium.

What time does the carnival open?

Monday–Friday at 6:00 p.m. with a $25 armband. Saturday at 3:00 p.m. with a $30 armband.

Is there a tractor pull at the 2026 Bedford County Fair?

Yes — the Truck & Tractor Pull is Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. The Antique Tractor Pull is Saturday, July 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Who is performing at the 2026 Bedford County Fair?

Preslee Campbell (Monday), Brett Bone (Tuesday), Freedom Sings (Wednesday), Mid State Cloggers (Thursday), Shelby Lee Lowe (Friday), and Kelson Buck & the Buck Wild Band (Saturday).

Is there a Special Needs Day?

Yes — Thursday, July 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is Special Needs Day, offering a quieter fair experience before the evening crowds arrive.

Where is the Bedford County Fair located?

Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center, 2119 Midland Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call (931) 684-0760 or visit BedfordCountyTNFair.org.