Scott County Fair County Fair Rules & Regulations
TN Department of Agriculture
From the funds appropriated by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee for the purpose of aiding agriculture fairs in the paying of Agriculture premiums, the Scott County Fair Association has been allotted monies by the Tennessee Dept of Agriculture.
Scott County Fair 2026 Rules
1. All communications, unless otherwise specified, should be addressed to Stacey Swann, Secretary at Scott County Fair Association at PO Box 766, Helenwood, TN 37755 or emailed at stacey.swann@scottcounty.com.
2. All exhibits, except Agriculture, Culinary, and Flowers, will be entered on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Agriculture, Antiques, Culinary, and Flowers will be entered on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PREMIUM COMPETITION IS FOR SCOTT COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY.
3. Any exhibitor who publicly expresses disapproval of the judges' decision in the arena or on the fairgrounds, or who has done so through acts of interference, shall be guilty of conduct unbecoming and shall forfeit their premium.
4. The Scott County Fair Association does not own the rights to, nor does it operate, the places of amusement along the midway. The Fair Association assumes no responsibility for accidents or the negligence of the operators of these rides and places of amusement.
5. No entry will be accepted that has been at previous fairs.
6. All entries, unless otherwise specified, must be grown, made, or owned by the exhibitor.
7. All crop exhibits must be crops for the current year.
8. All canning exhibits must be from this year’s growth.
9. All exhibits must contain the amount called for in this premium list to be eligible for entry. Anything else will not be accepted.
10. Each article must be listed in the name of the bona fide owner. All entries must be the work of the person entering them.
11. No person may make more than one entry in any one class.
12. In the event that there is only one entry competing for the premium, the judge will determine the prize to be awarded.
13. Any exhibit that does not merit a premium in the judge's estimation will be eliminated.
14. Only fair officials, department superintendents, committee members, and judges will be allowed in the arena while judging is in progress.
15. No premiums will be paid on entries except those listed in this catalog.
16. Premiums will be paid in accordance with the superintendent’s records, not according to the location of the ribbons.
17. All exhibits must be removed on Sunday, August 16th, between 1 pm and 3 pm. All premium checks may be picked up at the fair office at that time. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY TIME TO PICK UP EXHIBITS, CLEAN OUT EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS, AND RECEIVE PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
18. The fairgrounds and all associated property shall be under the control and jurisdiction of the Scott County Fair Association during the week of the fair.
19. If, due to rain or other unforeseenconditions, the gross receipts less actual expenses are insufficient to pay premiums as listed and earned, the Scott County Fair Association reserves the right to reduce all premiums proportionally.
20. Commercial exhibits shall be displayed for the entire week.
21. The use of any and all alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited on the fairgrounds or in any of the buildings or parking areas.
22. No vehicle will be allowed inside the gate except those belonging to carnival personnel, service vehicles, ambulances, and vehicles approved by the fair manager.
23. No exhibits will be sold until the last night of the fair.
24. It is the responsibility of exhibitors to provide all necessary materials and supplies for their commercial booths.
The price of commercial booths for the week of the fair is $50.00.
25. No sand or shavings are allowed on fairgrounds.
26. NO SMOKING OR VAPING inside buildings.
27. Shirt and shoes will be required for admission to the fairgrounds.
28. Anyone creating a disturbance on the fairground property will be escorted off the premises by local authorities.
29. NO PETS of any kind are permitted, except approved and correctly identified service animals.
Scott County Fair Country Store
The Scott County Fair will make available to the public an old-fashioned country store, featuring arts and crafts, baked goods, and home-grown products. ITEMS FOR SALE MUST BE ENTERED ON TUESDAY. Baked goods may be entered daily and must be individually wrapped.
Accidents
The management will undertake reasonable precautions to prevent accidents, but the Scott County Fair Association will not be responsible or liable for accidents occurring on any part of the fairgrounds, concession booths, agricultural buildings, tents, stock buildings, covered stage, restrooms, or parking areas.
Children
Children are positively forbidden to play in the vicinity of barns, concession booths, buildings, parking, and tents. Parents and those in charge of children are requested to cooperate with management in enforcing these regulations.
Admission Prices
General Admission- Gate Only
Adults $4.00
Children (6-12) $1.00
Children under 6 FREE
Parking-DONATION
(All parking donations benefit the Scott County Rescue Squad and Scott County Fair Association)
FREE Covered Shed Events
Saturday is FAMILY DAY. Senior Citizens, and all school-age children will be admitted for FREE (GATE ONLY) from Noon- 3 pm
SPECIAL RIDE TICKETS ONE PRICE ARM BANDS (Not included with Gate Price)
Tuesday $20.00
Wednesday $20.00
Thursday $20.00
Friday $20.00
Saturday Noon- 3 pm $15.00
Saturday Night $20.00
Scott County Fair Livestock Show
Saturday- August 8th -Scott County Fairgrounds
All registrations must be made through the County Extension Office by July 27th. All Sheep and Goats must have their tags no later than June 18th. If you are showing in Eastern Region or State Shows, you may need to be tagged sooner.
● Poultry Show (Chick-Chain) is Scott County 4-H Members only.
● Rabbit, Goat and Sheep Show is open to the following counties only: Scott, Roane, Loudon, Morgan, Fentress, Cumberland, Campbell and Anderson County
Contact for the Scott County Fair Livestock Show- 423-663-4777 Scott County Extension Office-Amelia Sturgill, Anna Davis, Brett Capra and Shelby Burke
Know Before You Show
2026 Fair, Show, and Exhibition Regulations
The Tennessee Dept of Agriculture requests that you take a moment to review the "Know Before You Show" webpage. It contains a summary of regulations and health requirements, as well as accepted official identification for livestock participating in Tennessee fairs, shows and exhibitions.
This webpage also provides practical biosecurity guidance to help prevent the spread of disease at livestock shows and exhibitions. It outlines simple, effective steps to take before, during, and after events.
Please note that exhibitors may only bring healthy animals to any exhibition and should be vigilant and monitor for signs of illness or infection in their animals and work closely with veterinarians if concerns arise. It also highlights best practices such as isolating new or returning animals, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and trailers, and maintaining good hygiene throughout events.
- If any animal in a group of animals that haul in together is sick with a contagious illness, the whole load will be disqualified and asked to leave.
- The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is a traceability document and does not guarantee that an animal will be free of lesions 30 or even 90 days after the CVI is issued.
- Animal owners should check their animals daily and should consult with their veterinarian for care and treatment of any illnesses.
- Animals with contagious illness should remain at home and NOT be brought to the show.
o If you think it is contagious, it probably is… LEAVE IT!
- For show participants who have concerns about a specific animal, Animal Health Field staff can screen the animal on farm prior to entry to help determine if an animal would be eligible to show.
- Owners should call the main office at 615-837-5120 to schedule a visit with field staff.
o The visit should be made as close to the show as possible.
For any questions, please contact the State Veterinarian's office by phone at (615) 837-5120 or by e-mail at animal.health@tn.gov