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Sen. Bailey Recognized As Putnam County Friend Of The Fair At Luncheon

Senator Paul Bailey awarded Friend of the Fair in Putnam County, only the second time the award has been given. Fair Board President John Allen said the award began 14 years ago. He said Bailey aids the fair every single year by providing the large trailer that keeps the fair’s $25,000 worth of beverages cool. Bailey was recognized at the ... Read More »

Deadline For Putnam Fairest Of Fair Approaching Friday

Applications for Putnam County’s Fairest of the Fair must be submitted before Friday morning. The competition’s main event will be hosted on Sunday, July 23, at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. It scores contestants on appearances, outfits, and responses to cues from judges. Organizer Shannon Hayes said despite what some think, this competition is not just a beauty pageant. “It really ... Read More »

Putnam Co Fair Entering Its Closing Weekend

A big turnout expected at the closing weekend of the Putnam County Fair after inclement weather shut down the event Wednesday night. Public Relations Chair Dawson Davidson said the motorcycle races scheduled for that night have now moved to Sunday. “It brings in almost right under $1 million of revenue to the county, because the fairgrounds is county-owned,” Davidson said. ... Read More »

Putnam Wins Champion Of Champions At Tennessee Fair Association

The Tennessee Fair Association has named the Putnam County Fair the 2022 “Champion of Champions.” Fair Board President John Allen said that the title was some eight years in the making. He said that creating the fair of his memories was some of the hardest work he’s ever done. “The one where you walked into the fairgrounds and it was ... Read More »

Tentative Dates For Putnam Fair At Current Fairgrounds Announced

All signs are pointing to the Putnam County Fair returning to the old fairgrounds one last time. Board President John Allen said the 10-day program is complete with the fair scheduled for August 4th through the 13th. “We’ll be back at the present fairgrounds this year,” Allen said. “At least we think we will. That’s the program we are planning. ... Read More »

Putnam Fair Board Seeking To Honor Long-Serving Families Of Fair

The Putnam County Fair Board is looking for “Legacy Families” who have contributed to the success of the county fair. President John Allen said that as they move from the old fairgrounds to the new expo center, they want to find a way to honor and thank those families for their service. “That’s really here secret behind the success of ... Read More »

Putnam Fair Events Kick Off With Draft Horse And Mule Show

Putnam County Fair is kicking off events before the fair even starts with the Draft Horse and Mule Show. Fair Board Horse Committee Chairman Lori Love said 37 classes will be judged on Saturday. Love said it is an exciting opportunity to kick off fair events in the main arena. “Anywhere from halter of all three of those animals to ... Read More »

Putnam Fair Announces First Draft For 2021 Entertainment Schedule

The 2021 Putnam County Fair has announced its first draft covering over 10 days of entertainment. President John Allen said rodeos, monster trucks, demolition derbies and classic fair fun will return. Allen said the addition of Jake Hoot and expanding Grand Ma’s Barnyard top the list of exciting new things this year. “Last year was such a disastrous year and ... Read More »