Robertson County Fairgrounds
The county's living outdoor commons — quiet fields most of the year, then a 150-year-old fair every August.
Open field and livestock barns at the Robertson County Fairgrounds
What to expect at Robertson County Fairgrounds
The Robertson County Fairgrounds function as flexible outdoor space 50 weeks a year and as the county's biggest gathering during the annual Robertson County Fair, held every August since 1855 — one of the oldest continuous county fairs in Tennessee. Between events the grounds are open for walking, dog training, and the occasional 4-H practice, sprawled across roughly 40 acres north of town along Highway 41.
If you’re here for the fair itself, buy tickets at the gate ($10 adult, kids under 6 free) and plan a full evening: livestock shows, the demolition derby, and honest-to-goodness fair food. Outside fair week, the appeal is quieter — bring a coffee, walk the perimeter road, and check the community calendar for craft shows, cruise-ins, and horse events that pop up most weekends. Parking is always free and never a problem outside fair week.
Questions about Robertson County Fairgrounds
The grounds are free most of the year. Fair week runs about $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for kids under 6.
Opening day typically offers a free-gate window until 17:00 — confirm on robertsoncountyfair.net closer to the date.
Half a day for the fair itself; 30-45 minutes for a casual walk-through outside event weeks.
Grounds are generally accessible daily 7:00-21:00 year-round. The office closes weekends and major holidays.
Not for casual visits. Fair-week armbands and grandstand seats can be pre-bought online in early August for a small discount.
Free grass lots surround the grounds off Highway 41 (4635 Highway 41 North). Overflow parking opens across the road during fair week.
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