Tennessee Valley Fair
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- $12
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 2, 2026
Tennessee Valley Fair's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 11 September 2026 in Knoxville, TN. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
Use the current food-vendor list to choose regional specialties; the captured official programme confirms fair food but not individual dishes.
You must try…
- A current Tennessee Valley fair-food specialty
- A food stop paired with a fair concert
Festival weekend in pictures
The people, producers and atmosphere around the festival.
Watch before you taste
Food tours, crowd favourites and festival highlights.
The experience
What's special
Knoxville’s Tennessee Valley Fair brings agriculture, rides, concerts and family entertainment together in a traditional regional fairground setting
What people love
Attendees describe it as a solid, family-friendly regional fair the food, rides and variety of entertainment draw repeat visits, and several note the grounds are cleaner and better kept than in past years. The recurring gripes are cost (parking and concession prices are widely called overpriced) and ride reliability, with some reporting rides down or malfunctioning and no free water/refill stations on site
Last time around (2025)
The most recent edition ran in September 2025. The fair continues to offer a free-admission window on opening day
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Tennessee Valley Fair?
By car
Most people drive to Tennessee Valley Fair. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the nearest commercial airport, about 15 miles southwest of Chilhowee Park in Alcoa, TN. metered taxis queue curbside. Allow extra wait time in off-peak hours
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost A per-vehicle parking fee applies at the fairgrounds gate; confirm the current rate on the fair's directions page.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
No public transit or passenger rail reaches McGhee Tyson Airport, so for fly-in attendees a rental car is a strong option for the ~15-mile trip to the fairgrounds and for getting around Knoxville
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Tennessee Valley Fair?
Mid-range hotels 1
530 S Gay St, downtown Knoxville
≈ $150-210 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
531 Henley St, downtown Knoxville, on World's Fair Park
≈ $260-360 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airport hotels 1
2001 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN adjacent to McGhee Tyson Airport
≈ $110-150 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Knoxville has a healthy short-term-rental market in and around downtown and the Old City; the September fair coincides with early University of Tennessee football season, so home-game weekends push prices and availability book early and check the UT schedule
Search Airbnb →The Knoxville area is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, and the surrounding East Tennessee counties have Hipcamp-listed farm stays and private-land campsites a rustic alternative to a city hotel for attendees willing to drive in
Search Hipcamp →Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Official site tnvalleyfair.org checked including the About and FAQs pages; no accessibility, ADA, wheelchair or scooter rental information published. The site needs a browser to navigate, and its FAQ page was read in full with no accessibility content
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Watch
Getting a taste of the Tennessee Valley Fair, WBIR Channel 10 on YouTube
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