Tennessee Fairs & Festivals: The Complete 2026 Guide

Tennessee hosts 231 fairs and festivals in 2026 across 32 counties — agricultural fairs, craft shows, food festivals, and seasonal celebrations. Season peaks in September, October, November. This guide covers the best-rated events, when to go, and how to find fairs near you.

Best-rated fairs & festivals in Tennessee

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Chattanooga Tasting Festival

Taste a bounty of delicious food options including American, Asian, Italian, African, Caribbean, Mexican, Cambodian, Indian, soulfood, vegan, BBQ, fish, and more.

Sat, Sep 19Chattanooga

4.8(437)

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White Oak Craft Fair

There will be over 75 craft artisans showcasing their unique works in many categories, including original textiles, jewelry, woodcarving, metalwork, pottery, photography, chairs, baskets, ironwork, stained glass and more.

Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13Woodbury

4.8(338)

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Murfreesboro Holiday Market

This market will feature live music, artisan gifts, visit with Santa, petting zoo, over 100 vendors, food trucks and more.

Sat, Nov 21Murfreesboro

4.8(180)

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Chattanooga Summer Thursday Farmers Market

This market will feature fresh produce, locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats, dairy products, flowers, plants, baked goods, honey, sauces, jams, farm-based goods and more.

Thu, Jul 23Chattanooga

4.7(7810)In 8 days

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Chattanooga Family Fun Day

There will be entertainment, inflatables, games, and community activities.

Sat, Jun 20Chattanooga

4.7(1793)

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Reelfoot Arts and Crafts Festival

The artists and crafters will be displaying and selling a wide variety of handcrafted products including painting, bath and body, holiday, paper, ceramics, home goods, pet products, fashion, jewelry, photography, fiber art, kids, sculpture, furniture, metal, wood, glass, mixed media, accessories, gourmet food, and more.

Fri–Sun, Oct 2–4Tiptonville