Sensory Resources

Sensory Day: Saturday September 12th, 2026

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Fair! Join us on Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. We’ll turn down the lights and noise to create a more sensory-friendly environment!

Ride the rides with no flashing lights or music.
Visit the Fair’s many educational and sensory activities in the morning with fewer crowds.
Take a break in EXPO 3 (Marketplace) in our soothing Sensory Space in corner booths 8 & 9.

Sensory-friendly hours are designed for people who may find the typical fair visit overwhelming. Between the hours of noon to 2 pm on the fair's first Saturday, attendees will find a more toned-down version of the Fair where the rides will operate with no flashing lights, music, or microphones. Lights will be turned down and there will be no PA announcements.

Sensory Space in the Marketplace

The Nashville Fair has a Sensory Space in EXPO 3 (Marketplace) in combined booths 8 & 9 at the Fair. We are providing a welcoming, compassionate environment for individuals with ASD and related disabilities including learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, or sensory impairments. Anyone who is experiencing sensory overload is welcome to take a break in this indoor, air-conditioned space that includes comfy beanbags, fidget toys, and padded flooring.

The Sensory Space will be available throughout all ten days of the fair and can accommodate up to 3 families at a time. EXPO 3 will also feature educational resources and adjacent booths.

Rules

The Sensory Space is a safe place for guests at the Fair to take a break and relax. These rules will help all guests stay safe in the Space:

• Children must always be accompanied by an adult when using the Sensory Space

• Food or drink are not allowed inside the Sensory Space

• Shoes must be worn at all times

• Keep voices calm and quiet

• Respect others' personal space

• Keep hands and feet to your own personal space

• No running or rough play

The sensory room can accommodate up to 3 families at a time. All guests use this area at their own risk.