Get ready to ride, the Tennessee Valley Fair is coming back to the Chilhowee Park + Exposition Center from Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 14.

This year's event may be the greatest of all time. It will feature rides, food, entertainment, contests, and exhibits featuring a "G.O.A.T. Big or Go Home" theme.

What to do

When you think of the Tennessee Valley Fair, you might think of rides, games, and over-the-top food. Don't worry, you'll find all of these things in the Midway area, but there are plenty of other ways to have fun at the fair, including:

Agriculture plays a big role at the fair, and you can see animals at the Livestock Barn + huge vegetables at the Giant Growing Contest.
Run the Cotton Candy Classic 5K on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Watch action sports like tractor + truck pulls, a rodeo, or a demolition derby.
Catch a show, like "Disc-Connected K9s" featuring Frisbee-catching dogs.
Get dazzled by the nightly fireworks display.
Get a holiday head start and shop vendors.

Tickets + prices

Ticket prices start a $12 for adults, but there are bundles available. Or, you can crank up the fun by attending one of the scheduled shows at the Homer Hamilton Amphitheatre — all concert tickets include general fair admission.

Friday, Sept. 5 — George Michael Reborn Tribute
Sunday, Sept. 7 — Bayker Blankenship
Monday, Sept. 8 — Ole 60 with Rob Langdon
Tuesday, Sept. 9 — Fuel + Lit
Thursday, Sept. 11 — Flo Rida
Friday, Sept. 12 — Styx
Sunday, Sept. 14 — Jessie Murph

Daily parking is $15 for all vehicles and is available at the gate. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the bag + item policies before entering.

You can also save money by participating in a discount day, including deals for mothers, seniors, and Vols fans.