The Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair recently attended the 2025 Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF)
Convention where fairs from across the state gathered to collaborate, share ideas and celebrate the 2024 fair season. The annual
convention highlights creativity and excellence in the fair industry recognizing the best in exhibits, competitive events,
advertising and more.
The Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair proudly showcased its success through a variety of competitive entries.
These entries documented key aspects of the fair including the theme and agriculture commodity, creative displays such as the
new wine show display and so much more. Fifteen showcase awards were earned including six first place honors which is a true
testament to the dedication and creativity that make our fair stand out.
Helen McPeak, Executive Director of the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair, was also honored with the Thornton
Taylor Award for her outstanding contributions to the Tennessee Association of Fairs. Luke Gregory of Mount Juliet Elementary
was also awarded a $500 check from the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution for his impressive essay on the
Boston Tea Party. We also want to congratulate Luci Rose Coay for representing Wilson County so gracefully as she competed
against 47 other contestants in the Tennessee Association of Fairs Fairest of the Fair Pageant.
The Tennessee Association of Fairs is dedicated to supporting and promoting agricultural fairs across the state,
fostering growth, and preserving Tennessee’s fair traditions. With over 50 fairs represented at the convention, the event continues
to play a key role in strengthening the fair industry.
Showcase Awards:
• 1st Place – Premium Book (Fair Catalog) – AAA/Regional Division
• 1st Place – Regional Scrapbook
• 1
st Place – Free Standing Display
• 1st Place – Round Table Display
• 1
st Place – Digital Advertising Media
• 1st Place – Quilt – Machine Pieced-Machine Quilted by Eva Binion which also received the Golden Needle Award
• 2nd Place – Non-Premium Tabloid
• 2nd Place – Fair Poster
• 2nd Place – Digital Scrapbook
• 2nd Place – Pick Tennessee Product Display
• 2nd Place – Season Pass
• 2nd Place – Creative Ag Fair Ides – Wine Show Display and Ag Education
• 3rd Place – Ugly Fair Sweater
• 3rd Place – Creative Non-Ag Fair Idea – Back Seat Driver Competition
• 3rd Place – Unique Crochet Item
The 2025 Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair will take place in Lebanon, TN, from August 14-23, 2025.
We’ll see YOU at the Fair!