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Fairest of the Fair Pageant

Date: Sept 13, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location(s):

Events Arena

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Pageant

Events Arena - Indoor

The Nashville Fair is proud to present its annual Fairest of the Fair Pageant! Taking place at 7:30pm on the first Friday of the fair, September 11th and at 12:30pm on Sunday, September 13th, in the Events Arena located right off the food court in EXPO 3, the pageant is free to watch and open to the public.

The pageant features multiple age divisions, including a chance to win the special title of Miss Photogenic in each age category. The prestigious Fairest of the Fair crown will be awarded to one standout contestant from the 16–20 age group who will serve as the official hostess and representative of the Fair throughout the year. Join us for two days of glamour and excitement as we crown the next generation of fair royalty at The Nashville Fair!

Winners of the Friday evening pageant will be crowned in the following categories:

Nashville Fairest of the Fair (16-20 years old)
Supreme Ms. (21-39 years old)
Grand Ms. (40-59 years old)
Elite Ms. (60+ years old)

The winners of the Sunday pageant will be crowned in the following categories:

Baby Miss Fairest of the Fair (0-24months)
Tiny Miss Fairest of the Fair (2-4 years old)
Little Miss Fairest of the Fair (5-7 years old)
Young Miss Fairest of the Fair (8-9 years old)
Pre-teen Miss Fairest of the Fair (10-12 years old)
Jr. Miss Fairest of the Fair (13-15 years old)
Nashville Star Special Needs (0-11 years old)
Nashville Star Special Needs (12+ years old)

The Fairest of the Fair (16-20) winner will advance to compete in the statewide Tennessee Fairest of the Fair Pageant this January in Murfreesboro.

Potential pageant contestants can learn more here.

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Fairest of the Fair Pageant

Sept 13, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM