Events
Appalachian Fair T-shirts Available in the Fair Office ~
S, M, L, & XL ~ $10 each
PRINCESS & PIRATES Kids Sale
Friday - Sunday, February 16th-19th
Location: Building 1
Contact: | (423) 612-0704 | info@3piratesandaprincess.com
Spring & Summer Consignment Sale offering Maternity and all age children clothing, shoes and accessories, toys and furniture, etc. Drop off will be Wednesday, February 15th from 10 am- 10 pm. Pre-sale for Volunteers will be February 16th at 5pm. Consignors Pre-sale will be at 6pm. Pre-sale charity benefit for Jurnee's Journey will start at 7:30pm and tickets will be $2 per person. Opening dates free to the Public: Friday, February 17th, 8am-8pm; Saturday, February 18th, 8am-4pm; Sunday, February 19th, 1pm-5pm (many items 1/2 price). Pick up will be Tuesday, February 21st, 1pm-7pm. Message us for a consignor number today and start tagging! Earn 70% of your sales and only a $5 consignor fee. (The fee comes out of your total sales after the sale is over). *Returning consignor’s will use the same number as before!
ANDREW & ABBY'S CLOSET Children's Consignment Sale
Wednesday - Saturday, March 1-4
Location: Farm & Home
Contact: | Kim Beals | 423-383-2625 | inoneaccord16@hotmail.com
*FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING*
~ OVER 60,000 Children's ITEMS ~
Wednesday, March 1st: 6pm-10pm- Benefit Pre-Sale for the TLC Community Center. ($5 Admission/adult paid at the door on the night of the Benefit Pre-Sale) All proceeds from admission will be given directly to the TLC community center.
*Thursday, March 2nd: 9am-7pm
*Friday, March 3rd: 9am-7pm
*Saturday, March 4th: *10am-4pm (*1/2 OFF most items)
Items we will have: Spring/Summer Children's Clothing (newborn-teens) / Children's Shoes / Books, Puzzles, Games, Movies / TOYS (indoor & outdoor) / Baby & Toddler Equipment (strollers, high chairs, etc.) / Children's Furniture, Bedding, & Room Decor' / And almost anything you can imagine for KIDS!!
SHOP 1st by signing up to be a TEAM MEMBER!
Join us as we celebrate our 33rd SEASON!!!
Consignors earn 70% + SHOP EARLY! Consignor and Team Member Registration NOW OPEN on our website: www.andrewandabbyscloset.com
For any changes and updates, please click this link and join our email list: https://www.andrewandabbyscloset.com/contactus.htm
Appalachian Beekeepers BEGINNING BEEKEEPERS Classes
March 18th
Location: Building 1
For anyone interested in getting started in beekeeping or helping the Honey Bees, Appalachian Bee Club of East Tennessee will hold our annual Beginning Beekeeping School March 11th at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN. We have many classes and instructional demonstrations planned for both evenings. Classes will be taught by experienced beekeepers who can answer any questions you may have.
Tri-Cities TOY & HOBBY Show & Sale
Saturday, March 11th
Contact: Michael Stevens
Our show is from 9-3 on March 11th in the Farm and Home Building at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN.
Admission is $5, children 12 and under admitted free. All proceeds will benefit a non-profit association to be announced.
What type of things will you find at the show? Comics, trading cards, action figures, record albums, vintage toys, Hot Wheels, autographed baseball cards, magazines, hand-crafted wooden items, collectible tumblers, Funko Pops, autographed sports memorabilia, Star Wars merchandise, Legos, Thirty-One Merchandise and much more will be available for sale. We also have several guests, former NFL player Dr. Terry Schmidt will be signing autographs from 9-12, the 501st and Mandalorian Mercs Star Wars group, Smoky Mountain Ghostbusters and Santa Claus will be making his first appearance of the year. Fork in the Road Concessions and Catering will be set up so, come hungry. You will not be disappointed.
All Star MONSTER TRUCK TOUR
Friday - Saturday, March 18th & 19th
Location: Appalachian Fair Arena
Tickets: https://allstarmonster.ticketspice.com/all-star-monster-trucks-tri-cities-tn
Event entertainment includes: TOXIC | RAZIN KANE | WOLF'S HEAD | MISS GET-ER-DONE | JUST GET-ER-DONE | and the QUAD STAR Quad Warriors. Enjoy Monster Truck Rides / a Track Party / the Bounce Zone / and the Wreck Pit Toy Box!
Gates & Monster Truck rides begin at 11:30am. Track Party & Fun Zone will be open from 11:30-1:30 with a 2pm Showtime! Fun Zone & Track Party: Tickets must be purchased by an adult - requires a separate-additional ticket. Driver autographs will be available within the Fun Zone from 11:45-1:15. Meet all of the Monsters and enjoy a game of Cornhole!
To purchase tickets, select the day you want to attend - then click on the + button next to the ticket options to see pricing and availability. For GPS directions, enter 172 Lakeview Street, Gray, TN.
Appalachian Fair Community Yard Sale
March 25th from 9am-2pm! Booth spaces are still available: $35 for a 10x12 space or $40 for a 10x12 wall space. If interested, please call 423.477.3211 or email us at appalachianfair@gmail.com to be added to the list!
The Tri-Cities SPRING MARKET
Saturday, April 1st from 10am-4pm
Location: Farm & Home Building
For Vendor Info - Contact: | Kim Beals | 423-383-2625 | inoneaccord16@hotmail.com
FREE Admission & FREE Parking! Over great vendors!! Beautiful and unique gifts for everyone on your list!
The Tri-Cities Spring Market will feature great items including: Handmade Items (Crafts, Candles, Soaps, Jewelry, Hairbows, Home Décor), Local Artisans, Easter Gifts, Mother's Day Gifts, Father's Day Gifts, Graduation Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Homemade Goodies (fudge, caramel corn, etc.) Women's Boutique Clothing, Children's Boutique Clothing, and MUCH MORE!
* Food Trucks * Door Prizes * Sponsored by: Andrew and Abby's Closet Children's Consignment Sale
DUCK DUCK GOOSE Consignment Sale
Thursday - Saturday, April 13th-15th
Location: Farm & Home Building
Contact: |(423) 523-9774 | shop@dkdkgoose.com
https://dkdkgoose.com/tricities/
Open daily from 10am-8pm! Half-price Saturday!
Come join hundreds of consignors for our Spring/Summer Children's Consignment Event at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN! Public Sale on April 13th-15th, 10am-8pm. Half Price day on Saturday, April 15th, 10am to 4pm with the Duck Dash to follow 5pm-8pm! Don't miss it!!
Washington County Cattlemen's Association SPRING SALE
Saturday, April 15th
Location: Appalachian Fair Show Barn
Contact: Washington County Extension Office at 753-1680 for more information.
Make plans to attend now!
Knoxville Spring Jr Cattle Expo
April 21-22, 2023
Location: Appalachian Fair Show Barn
Contact: Your Local Extension Office
Competition is limited to either Tennessee 4-H members who were enrolled in the fourth grade or later and Tennessee FFA members who were enrolled in agriculture education courses on January 1 of current calendar year. The exhibitors must be under the supervision of an Extension Agent or FFA advisor and shall be required to comply with all rules of the shows.
Each exhibitor may enter and exhibit a total of 4 commercial heifers and 3 steers at the KSJCE. There is no limit to the total number of registered heifers that can be entered/shown, but only 2 per age division can be entered/shown. Each exhibitor may only show 2 leased commercial heifers and 2 leased registered heifers. For a full list of rules and regulations, please click on the link above.
Entry fees of $10.00 per head must be submitted with entry forms. Refunds will not be made for animals not exhibited. Entry forms are available at your local UT Extension Office.
April 27th-30th, 2023
Location: Appalachian Fairgrounds
Website: tsapa.com
Come join us in welcoming back John Deere tractors, engines, & equipment as our feature of 2023!! Tractors, equipment, lawn & garden tractors, engines, demonstrations, flea market, parts vendors, crafts, food, drinks, kettle corn, ice cream, event t-shirts, Parade of Power, pedal tractor race & pull & more!! Gates open at 8AM daily! Admission: $5; Senior Admission on Thursday will be $4; Children 12 & under are admitted FREE! Corporate Sponsor is FOOD CITY!
Tri-State Antique Power Association 30th ANNUAL Appalachian Antique FARM SHOW and Farmer's REUNION
RK GUN SHOWS
July 15th & 16th
Contact: rkshows@yousq.net | https://rkshows.com/event/gray-tn-gun-show-3/
Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of July 15th & 16th, 2023? If you are a gun collector, or are a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows Tennessee will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear. Vendor’s will be available to teach you, answer your questions, and help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Safety is first at all of RK Shows Tennessee, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.
Hours: Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM | Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM
Tickets: Adults(Ages 13 & up): $10, VIP: $12.50 – no line, no wait | Children(Ages 6-12): $4, VIP: $6.50 – no line, no wait
VIP Tickets can be purchased online.
CONTACT US
APPALACHIAN FAIR
PO Box 8218
100 Lakeview Street
Gray, TN 37615
423.477.3211
Fax: 423.477.3853
Office hours: 9am-4pm Weekdays
Ticket Office: 423.477.1420
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