MAP OF THE GROUNDS
'Aerial Fantasia' Presented by Beyond Wings Circus
Step into a world of wonder with Beyond Wings Circus' enchanting Daily Aerialist Show, designed especially for kids! Join us at the fair for a mesmerizing display of aerial artistry, where talented performers dazzle with graceful silks, dynamic lyra hoop routines, and more. Our show promises to ignite imaginations. Don’t miss this daily spectacle where dreams truly take flight!
6:30pm on weekdays, 1:30pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30pm on weekends.
AGtivity Farm
The AGtivity Farm is the place to be! This farm gets little ones involved with tracking animals, racing ducks, and milking Nora! After meeting the barnyard animals and watching the goats caper in the goat gym, head over to see our dairy experts demonstrate a cow-milking experience. Don’t miss the live chicks and ducks! The AGtivity Farm engages kids with hands-on experience and appreciation of the time and energy that the American farmer puts into bringing food to the table. Open daily until 10pm. AGTIVITY HALL
Balloon O’Rama
Our famous friend, Sam the Balloon Man, will be blowing up EXPO 3, creating a huge work of art from balloons alone! Make sure to stop by daily as he is huffing, puffing, and expanding the balloon scene every day of the fair. Open daily until 10pm. MARKETPLACE
Barnyard Animals
We offer a unique opportunity for city folk to experience live encounters and learn about a variety of friendly, domesticated farm animals. Our interactive approach is a must for all animal lovers - young, old, or curious! Open daily until 10pm. AGTIVITY HALL
Butterfly Exhibit
Did you know that nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization? From butterflies and bees to flies and beetles, most pollinators are insects. But birds, bats, and small mammals also pollinate plants. Bring a friend and interact with Tennessee Native Butterflies and Bees. We showcase them all, both live and in exhibits! Presented by Nashville Area Beekeepers Association and the Davidson Co. 4-H. Open daily until 10pm. CREATIVE ARTS
Corn Crib Sandbox
Get a load off and a load of corny fun in our very own corn kernel sandbox. Like sand - but butter better! Please, no unattended children. Benches are provided for tired, crib-watching parents. Open daily until 10pm. AGTIVITY HALL
Dia Hispano en la Feria de Nashville
Mechanical games, snacks, exhibitions, face painting, Aztec dance, animals, and folklore with musical guests Los Sementales de Nuevo León and Delirio Norteno. Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12pm-10pm. COURTYARD
Festival of the Nations
The Festival of the Nations' mission is to educate, unify, and encourage people to develop a better understanding of global community, history, culture, while preserving heritage and respect. The Festival brings performers of various talents and nationalities plus a variety of delicious foods and goods both weekends of the fair! Weekends only until 10pm. COURTYARD
Ham Cooking Demo
If your child (or child-at-heart) needs a break to create, visit our brick tables and let them build to their heart’s content. Please, no children under 4 or unattended children. Nightly at 7pm plus a 4pm show on weekends. AGTIVITY HALL
Hot Chicken Eating Competition
Can you take the Prince's Hot Chicken heat? Compete with other fairgoers to see who can eat the most without spontaneously combusting! Ages 14+. Saturdays only. Register at 615 stage at 5pm, compete at 5:30pm. 615 STAGE AREA
Ice Cream Eating Competition
Can you eat more ice cream than anyone in the world? Compete with other fairgoers to see who can eat the most without freezing their brain! Ages 14+. Sundays only. Register at 615 Stage at 5pm, compete at 5:30pm. 615 STAGE AREA
LEGO® Bricks Play Area
If your child (or child-at-heart) needs a break to create, visit our brick tables and let them build to their heart’s content. Please, no children under 4 or unattended children. Open daily until 10pm. MARKETPLACE by The Mothers' Tent
The Living Zultar
As the entrance to the Expo portion of the Fair, the Marketplace provides a variety of goods, services and activities to explore! It's home to our dedicated-to-the-community booths, our special goods vendors, the Science Stage, the 10 day Big Balloon Build, our Brick Play area, Mothers' Tent, and our Sensory Space in the corner! Come one, come all and experience the Expo Halls! Open daily until 10pm. EXPO 3
Marketplace
As the entrance to the Expo portion of the Fair, the Marketplace provides a variety of goods, services and activities to explore! It's home to our dedicated-to-the-community booths, our special goods vendors, the Science Stage, the 10 day Big Balloon Build, our Brick Play area, Mothers' Tent, and our Sensory Space in the corner! Come one, come all and experience the Expo Halls! Open daily until 10pm. EXPO 3