June 23, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
After taking a year off in 2020 due to COVID-19, the DeKalb County Fair will be returning this year marking its 165th anniversary July 12-17 in Alexandria
The theme for this year’s fair is “Lets get the wheels turning again in 2021”.
As always there will be fun filled activities for all ages, not to mention carnival rides by Primetime Amusements, games on the midway, and entertainment on the memory lane stage.
“We are just looking forward to having a fair. Not having one last year was weird. The DeKalb County Fair has been continuous since 1856. There has always been a fair throughout the wars and everything but last year was different for us. We plan to have a good fair and a good time. Its going to be an exciting week. We have a few new food vendors coming in this year. We also have a new re-designed midway since the grandstand is gone now,” said Matt Boss, President of the DeKalb County Fair Association.
Entries for the Kenneth Sandlin Center will be taken Saturday, July 3 from 10am-2pm for non-perishable items, and the following Saturday, July 10 for perishable items from 10am-2pm. Entries must remain on display through the week of the fair and may be picked up Sunday, July 18 from 2-4 p.m. A full list of categories can be found by visiting the fair’s website at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.. Premium books are also available at Wilson Bank & Trust, Liberty State Bank, the Post Offices in DeKalb County, and at the UT/TSU Extension Office in Smithville.
Nightly Events are:
Monday, July 12
Cattle Show: Ag Center- 6:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby: TC McMillen Arena – 7:00 p.m.
Jr. Fair Princess (ages 13-16): Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Fairest of the Fair (17-20): Lions Pavilion – following
Miss Fair Queen (21-54): Lions Pavilion – following
Lip Sync Battle (Round 1): Lions Pavilion – following
Cash Drawing: Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13
Poultry Show: Tot Kelly Barn – 6:00 p.m.
Little Mister (4-6): Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Little Miss (4-6): Lions Pavilion – following
Mrs. Fair Queen (up to age 54): Lions Pavilion-following
Miss Senior Fair Queen (age 55 and older): Lions Pavilion-following
Corn Hole Tournament: Ag Center – 7:00 p.m.
Cash Drawing: Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14
Cooking Lamb: Ag Center (first come, first served)- 6 :00 p.m.
Kiddie Tractor Pull: Ag Center – 7:00 p.m.
Little Miss Princess (7-9): Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Miss Sweetheart (10-12): Lions Pavilion – following
ATV/ Motorcycle Racing Part 1: TC McMillen Arena – 7:00 p.m.
Cash Drawing: Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 15
Senior Day: Alexandria Senior Center – 9:00 a.m.
Century Farms Awards Day : Senior Center-11 a.m.
Junior Goat Show: Ag Center – 6:00 p.m.
Baby Show :Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
youthALIVE: Lions Pavilion – following
ATV /Motorcycle Racing Part 2: TC McMillen Arena – 7:00 p.m.
Cash Drawing: Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 16
Toddler Show: Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Lip Sync Battle (Finale): Lions Pavilion – following
Cash Drawing: Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 17
Gospel Singing: Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Super Truck/Tractor Pull: TC McMillen Arena – 7:00 p.m.
Cash Drawing: Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage Entertainment
Monday, July 12:
6:30 p.m.: Dessa Ray
7:45 p.m.: Center Hill Ramblers
Tuesday, July 13:
6:30 p.m.: Lucas McCoy
Wednesday, July 14:
7:45 p.m.: 3 Parts Grace
Thursday, July 15:
6:30 p.m. Glen Carpenter
7:45 p.m.: Terri Lynn Weaver
Friday, July 16:
6:30 p.m.: Seth Willoughby
7:45 p.m.: The Singing Believers
Saturday, July 17:
6:30 p.m.: Travis Johnson and Trena Collins
Gate prices: $5.00 each night. Children age four and younger admitted free
Ride Arm Band Prices: $20 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and $25 Friday and Saturday
Monday-Friday: Fair Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the Midway opens at 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Buildings Open from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday:
Fair Gates Open at 4 p.m. and the Midway opens at 4 p.m. Exhibit Buildings open from 4-9:30 p.m.