One county fair is getting started, while two others wind down this weekend in Southeast Tennessee. Here’s a brief look at what to expect.
Bledsoe County
Most of the Bledsoe County Agricultural Fair events will start next week, but there are a couple of livestock shows Saturday, Aug. 13, at the fairgrounds, located on Highway 127 at South Main Street in Pikeville. At 3 p.m. Saturday, the Fairest of the Fair will be determined in ceremonies at Bledsoe County High School.
Exhibits will be accepted for blue-ribbon consideration 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, and 3-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Adult, youth and children entries will be judged separately. Categories include gardening, sewing, canning and photography.
The carnival by Forever Young Amusements opens Tuesday, Aug. 16, and the Bledsoe County Junior Fair Board will have prize baskets for silent auction on view in the exhibit hall. Winners will be announced Saturday night, Aug. 20, during intermission of the main show in the center ring.