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APPALACHIAN FAIR

Gray, TN

Join us August 19-24, 2024

for the 98th year of the Fair!

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Youth Board Applications are being accepted now through January 1st, 2024.  Please download, complete and email to appalachianfair@gmail.com

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1926

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TICKETS
Events
Daily Schedule

Events

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Shadrack's CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND!

November 22, 2023 - January 7, 2024 / 6-10pm or later!

Location: Fair Grounds
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Mega Drive-Thru Light Show Synchronized to Music: Enter at Gate 6 (backside of property near the Gray Ruritan Ball Fields; follow signs from Liberty Church Road to Center Street for Gate 6 access) ShadrackChristmas.com - The magic of Christmas has come to the Tri-Cities! Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is bringing lights to life! This mega drive-thru light show pushes the limits of technology and creativity. Immerse yourself in a multitude of custom-built light displays dancing in perfect synchronization with the festive music on your radio. Come drive through THREE kaleidoscope light tunnels, see a 50’ RGB light tree, surround yourself with hundreds of light displays sure to please all ages! Pack up your friends, family, favorite tasty treats, and come enjoy an evening of Christmas bliss, all from the safety and comfort of your own vehicle. For a 100% touchless experience, purchase your vehicle pass at ShadrackChristmas.com -

Hours will be: M-F: 6-10PM; Sat-Sunday: 6-10PM or Later; Including Holidays, even in the rain! Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are very popular nights to visit the lights show. Because of this, long lines should be expected and wait times can be long. Please visit us Mondays - Thursdays to avoid extended wait times. Thank you!

Buy tickets now to save $5 off a Standard Ticket!

RACE PRODUCTIONS ~ Performance Automotive SWAP MEET

January 26th-28th, 2024

Location: Appalachian Fairgrounds
Contact: | 321-264-0408 | raceproductions@aol.com

28th Annual WINTER Swap Meet will be held on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday January 26th-28th, 2024.

Race Productions launched its first Performance Automotive Swap Meet and car corral in 1996 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, Tn.  All of our shows since have had great success, both for the customers AND the vendors.  We have 4 buildings FULL of vendors and tons of outside vendors and cars for sale in the corral, despite the weather, every year.  The show is held rain or shine (or sleet or ice) This is a TRUE automotive-related swap meet, not your “trash and trinket flea market” kind of show.  A true auto-enthusiasts heaven!!  Large collection of new and used parts!!

Tickets are $10 at the gate and children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult.  Gates open at 8AM each day.

Tennessee Bear Hunters Association ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONVENTION

February 3rd
Contact: Hugh Lamb - 423.972.2461

Web: https://www.facebook.com/tnhoundhunting

The Tennessee Bear Hunters Association is not only concerned with the preservation of our national heritage of bear hunting with hounds but we are also work for the preservation of the bear population.

RK GUN SHOWS

February 10th-11th
Contact:  https://rkshows.com/event/

Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend? 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.

PRINCESS & PIRATES Kids Sale

Thursday - Sunday, February 15th-18th

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 14th from 10 am- 10 pm.   Pre-sale for Volunteers will be February 15th 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 16th, 8am-8pm;  Saturday, February 17th, 8am-4pm; Sunday, February 18th, 1pm-5pm (many items 1/2 price).  Pick up will be Tuesday, February 20th, 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, February 28th-March 2nd

Location: Farm & Home
Contact: | Kim Beals | 423-383-2625 | inoneaccord16@hotmail.com, or andrewandabbyscloset@hotmail.com

*FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING*
~ OVER 60,000 Children's ITEMS ~

Wednesday, February 28th: 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, February 29th: 9am-7pm  *Friday, March 1st: 9am-7pm  *Saturday, March 2nd: *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 34th 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

Tri-Cities TOY & HOBBY Show & Sale

Saturday, March 9th from 9am-3pm
Contact: Michael Stevens

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.

DUCK DUCK GOOSE Consignment Sale

Thursday - Saturday, March 21st-23rd

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 March 21st-23rd, 10am-8pm. Half Price day on Saturday, March 23rd, 10am to 4pm with the Duck Dash to follow 5pm-8pm! Don't miss it!!

The Tri-Cities SPRING MARKET

Saturday, March 30th from 10am-4pm

Location: Farm & Home Building
For Vendor Info - Contact: | Kim Beals | 423-383-2625 | andrewandabbyscloset@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

All Star MONSTER TRUCK TOUR

Friday - Saturday, April 12th & 13th

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.

April 24th-28th, 2024

Location: Appalachian Fairgrounds
Website: tsapa.com

Come join us in welcoming back Ford tractors, engines, & equipment as our feature of 2024!!  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 31st ANNUAL Appalachian Antique FARM SHOW and Farmer's REUNION

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Departments

DEPARTMENTS

FARM & HOME

YOUTH

LIVESTOCK

Appy's FARM

WILDLIFE EXHIBIT

BARNYARD NURSERY

COMMERCIAL VENDORS

FARM & HOME MUSEUM

CONCESSION VENDORS

Entertainment
CONTESTS

CONTESTS

FAIREST OF THE FAIR

LITTLE MISS CONTEST

DANCE COMPETITION

WOOL & WOOLIES

GOT TALENT CONTEST

YOUTH TALENT CONTEST

BABY SHOW

FAMILY FACE-OFF COMPETITION

CONTACT

CONTACT US

APPALACHIAN FAIR

PO Box 8218

100 Lakeview Street

Gray, TN  37615

423.477.3211

Fax: 423.477.3853

appalachianfair@gmail.com

www.appalachianfair.com

Office hours: 9am-4pm Weekdays

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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

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YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications Due April 10th

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YOUTH BOARD

Applications Due January 1st

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