Fri 9/185 PM–midnight
Sat 9/1910 AM–midnight
Sun 9/20Noon–midnight
Final-weekend hours and prices
The 2026 Tennessee Valley Fair wraps up this Sunday at Chilhowee Park. Here are the practical details for the final three days.
Gate admission
Adults 12–64: $12
Seniors 65+: $10
Children 6–11: $10
Children 5 & under: Free
Rides & parking
Weekend unlimited ride wristband: $35
Parking: $15 per vehicle
Late entry: No admittance after 10 PM.
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What changes each day
Friday
September 18
Gates open at 5 PM. The Ultimate King of Pop Experience begins at 8 PM; the fair lists concert tickets from $22–$33 and notes that concert admission includes fair admission.
Saturday
September 19
Gates open at 10 AM, rides open at 11 AM, and the grounds stay open until midnight.
Sunday
September 20
The fair opens at noon, rides begin at 1 PM, and Tracy Byrd performs at 8 PM. Sunday is the final day.
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