Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were honored for their successes when the Fairs’ Merit Awards were presented during the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) Convention held January 16-18 in Murfreesboro.
Fifty-two fairs received the Award of Merit based on agriculture, education, community participation, programs, and appearance. The Greene County Fair received the highest honor when named the Champion of Champions Fair for 2024.
Division A State Champion went to the White County Fair.
Division AA State Champion was the Warren County Fair.
Division AAA State Champion was awarded to the Williamson County Fair.
The Cumberland County Fair took 1st place for Fair T-Shirt.
The Cumberland County Fair also placed 2nd for both the Premium Book – AAA/Regional Division, and the Scrapbook – AAA Division.
In 2024, nearly 3 million visitors attended county, regional, and state fairs in Tennessee, enjoying more than 220,000 exhibits.