Rutherford County Fair: What the County Has in 2026
Whether Rutherford County holds a county fair, what took its place in 2026, and the nearest county fairs to Murfreesboro.
By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated:
Does Rutherford County have a fair?
Not a traditional county fair in 2026. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture list of 2026 agricultural fairs includes no Rutherford County fair. Instead, the Rutherford County 4-H Livestock Show was held June 20, 2026, at the Lane Agri-Park livestock barn, 315 John R. Rice Blvd. in Murfreesboro, and nearby counties host their own fairs.
2026 County Fair
None on the state fair list
TN Department of Agriculture
4-H Livestock Show
June 20, 2026 (past)
Lane Agri-Park livestock barn
Nearest Big Fair
Tennessee State Fair, Lebanon
Aug. 13-22, 2026 (past)
What Rutherford County Has Instead of a County Fair
Rutherford County 4-H Livestock Show
The UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension office invited the public to the Rutherford County 4-H Livestock Show on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the livestock barn at Lane Agri-Park, 315 John R. Rice Blvd. in Murfreesboro. The show featured county 4-H members exhibiting the livestock projects they raised, and the Extension office encouraged families to come out and cheer on the exhibitors.
4-H Horse Program
The Rutherford County 4-H Horse Program meets on Thursdays in the livestock barn at Lane Agri-Park for hippology, horse bowl, horse club and horse judging practice. In 2026 its members opened the summer at the 4-H Central Region Show at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro in late May, then competed at the 4-H State Horse Show in Shelbyville.
Tennessee State Fair Entries
Rutherford County producers can compete at the Tennessee State Fair through the Extension office. For 2026, the office collected entries for the State Fair Hay and Field Crop Contest, covering hay, field corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton and wheat, with field crop entries due at the Extension office by Aug. 10.
Lane Agri-Park
Lane Agri-Park on John R. Rice Boulevard is home to the UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension office (Suite 101, 615-898-7710) and its livestock barn, community center classroom and vineyard. See the Lane Agri-Park guide for more on the grounds.
County Fairs Near Murfreesboro: 2026 Dates
These fairs near Rutherford County appear on the Tennessee Department of Agriculture 2026 fair list. All of the 2026 dates below have passed; the department had not posted a 2027 list as of October 18, 2026.
| 2026 Dates | Fair | City | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13-18 | Bedford County Fair | Shelbyville, TN | 2119 Midland Road |
| Aug. 7-15 | Williamson County Fair | Franklin, TN | 4215 Long Lane |
| Aug. 13-22 | Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair | Lebanon, TN | 945 East Baddour Parkway |
| Sept. 3-7 | Maury County Fair | Columbia, TN | 1018 Maury Co. Park Drive |
| Sept. 4-12 | Coffee County Fair | Manchester, TN | 99 Lakeview Drive |
| Sept. 11-19 | Warren County Fair | McMinnville, TN | 194 Fairgrounds Road |
| Sept. 11-20 | The Nashville Fair | Nashville, TN | 1815 Nolensville Pike |
Sources: Tennessee Department of Agriculture, 2026 Tennessee Agricultural Fairs; UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension, June 2026 newsletter; UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension, August 2026 newsletter; UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension.
Looking for Fair-Style Fun in Murfreesboro?
Without a county fair, the best places to find local festivals and outdoor events are the Murfreesboro events calendar and the fall festivals guide.
Rutherford County Fair FAQ
Does Rutherford County have a fair?
Not a traditional county fair in 2026. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's list of 2026 agricultural fairs includes no Rutherford County fair. The county's 4-H members showed livestock at the Rutherford County 4-H Livestock Show on June 20, 2026, at the Lane Agri-Park livestock barn in Murfreesboro.
When is the Rutherford County Fair in 2026?
There is no Rutherford County Fair on the state's 2026 fair schedule. The closest county-level agricultural event was the Rutherford County 4-H Livestock Show on June 20, 2026. No 2027 county fair schedule had been posted by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as of October 18, 2026.
What is the closest fair to Murfreesboro?
In 2026 the nearest fairs on the state list included the Williamson County Fair in Franklin (Aug. 7-15), the Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair in Lebanon (Aug. 13-22), the Bedford County Fair in Shelbyville (July 13-18), the Coffee County Fair in Manchester (Sept. 4-12) and The Nashville Fair (Sept. 11-20). All of those dates have passed.
Where is Lane Agri-Park?
Lane Agri-Park is at 315 John R. Rice Blvd. in Murfreesboro. The UT-TSU Rutherford County Extension office is in Suite 101 and can be reached at 615-898-7710.
Can Rutherford County farmers enter the Tennessee State Fair?
Yes. For 2026, the Rutherford County Extension office invited county producers to enter the Tennessee State Fair Hay and Field Crop Contest, with field crop entries due at the Extension office by Aug. 10. Eligible entries included hay, field corn, soybeans, tobacco, cotton and wheat.