The 2025 Smith County Fair on the River will be held June 30 – July 5, 2025, with some events taking place earlier. You can view the full schedule below or visit smithcountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for updates.
Don’t miss returning favorites like the Demolition Derby, Truck & Tractor Pulls, and Fairest of the Fair Pageants.
This year’s fair will once again feature nightly entertainment on the Carthage Rotary Club Stage and Wilson Bank & Trust Stage, a full carnival starting Monday, and daily cash prize drawings for lucky attendees. With food, fun, music, and contests for all ages, there’s something for everyone at the Smith County Fair on the River!
Pre-Fair Events
Friday, June 27
3:00 PM – Gate opens (no carnival) 4:00 PM – Archery CompetitionSaturday, June 28
3:00 PM – Gate opens (no carnival) 7:00 AM – Warrior by the River Mud Run 9:30 AM – Dog Show 10:30 AM – Cat Show 12:00 PM – Antique Car, Truck & Bike Show (Registration noon–2, judging at 4, awards at 5) 6:00 PM – Antique & Farm Stock Tractor Pull 6:30 PM – Draft Horse & Mule ShowDaily (June 30 – July 5)
Ongoing exhibits each day include:
Family & Consumer Sciences Exhibits Youth Exhibits Agriculture Exhibits Equipment & Antique Tractor Displays New Cars Displays Carnival (starting 6:00 PM)(Subject to change)Monday, June 30 – Veterans & Students Night
4:30 PM – Gates open 6:00 PM – Carnival begins 3:00 PM – Decorated Round Hay Bale Competition 5:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies & Flag Retirement Service (GHS Band) 5:30 PM – Miss Fairest of the Fair (Ages 16–20) 6:00 PM – Flat Track 4-Wheeler Races 6:30 PM – Carthage Rotary Music Stage: Caney Fork Bluegrass 6:30 PM – Wilson Bank Stage: Roger Reeves & David Turner 7:00 PM – Kids Olympics (Registration 5:30–6:45) 7:00 PM – Miss Teen Fairest of Fair (Ages 13–15) 9:30 PM – $500 Cash Giveaway (Russell Nixon Arena)Tuesday, July 1 – Sav‑Way Free Admission Night
4:30 PM – Gates open 6:00 PM – Carnival begins 5:00 PM – Miss Junior Fairest (Ages 10–12) 6:00 PM – Open Poultry Show (inspection at 5:00 PM) 6:30 PM – Carthage Rotary Music Stage: Kempville Choir 7:00 PM – Four‑Wheeler Rodeo & Miss Petite Fairest (Ages 7–9) 8:00 PM – Wilson Bank Stage: Eldorado 9:30 PM – $250 Cash Giveaway (Russell Nixon Arena)Wednesday, July 2 – Student’s Night
4:30 PM – Gates open 6:00 PM – Carnival begins 6:00 PM – Miss Tiny Fairest (Ages 4–6) 6:30 PM – Carthage Rotary Stage: Smith County Men’s Chorus 7:00 PM – Mrs. Fairest of Fair (Ages 21–55) – New Event 7:30 PM – 4‑Wheel Drive Mud Racing 8:00 PM – Wilson Bank Stage: Scott Steele 9:30 PM – $500 Cash Giveaway (Russell Nixon Arena)Thursday, July 3 – Fireworks Night
4:30 PM – Gates open 6:00 PM – Carnival begins 6:00 PM – Hog Show 6:30 PM – Carthage Rotary Stage: Packard Family Strings 7:00 PM – Concert: Buddy Jewell (with Boomtown Saints) & Demolition Derby 8:00 PM – Wilson Bank Stage: Morning Farm Report 9:30 PM – Fireworks sponsored by McDonald’s & $250 Cash Giveaway (Russell Nixon Arena)Friday, July 4
4:30 PM – Gates open 6:00 PM – Carnival begins 5:30 PM – Meat Goat Show 6:00 PM – Apple Pie Baking Contest 6:30 PM – Horseshoe Pitching (registration at 5:30 PM) 7:00 PM – Demolition Derby 8:00 PM – Wilson Bank Stage: The Victors with Randy Harris 9:30 PM – $250 Cash Giveaway (Russell Nixon Arena)Saturday, July 5 – Family & Kids Finale
9:00 AM – Gates open 6:00 PM – Carnival begins 11:00 AM – Jr. Breeding Sheep Show (with showmanship) 11:30 AM – Baby Fairest of Fair (birth–6 months) 12:00 PM – Baby Fairest (7–15 months) 12:30 PM – Baby Fairest (16–23 months) 1:00 PM – Commercial Ewe Show / Market Lamb Show 2:00 PM – Cornhole Tournament (registration at 1:00 PM) 6:00 PM – Community Band of Smith County 6:30 PM – Carthage Rotary Stage: Ghost Town Bullets 7:00 PM – Truck Pull 8:00 PM – Wilson Bank Stage: TN Outlaw Country with Jos Winfree 9:30 PM – $250 Cash Giveaway (Russell Nixon Arena) Read More Details
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