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4-H Livestock Shows

For a complete listing of 4-H Livestock Shows and activities, please visit "exhibits" page.

Antique Tractor Show & Parade
The Antique Tractor Show and Parade will be held on Saturday August 18th, at 3 pm. Tractors will arrive at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17th. For a registration form and contact information, please click here.

The Lanny Mauldin Chili Cook-off

Event will be held on Sunday August 19th, at 9:00 a.m. at the Ag Center. Pre-registration is required. Judging will be at Noon, and chili will be available to the public for anyone who wishes to sample some prize-winning chili. For more information and contact information, please click here.

Rhea County Fairest of the Fair Pageant
The 4th annual Fairest of the Fair Pageants will be held on Saturday, August 18th. Catagories are: Tiny Miss/Mister(0-18 months), Wee Miss/Mister (19 months - 2 years), Tot Miss/Mister (3-5 years), Little Miss (6-9 years), Young Miss (10-12 years), Junior Miss (13-15 years), Fairest of the Fair (16-21 years). Pageant will be held on the entertainment stage located on the fairgrounds. For more information and an application, please click here.

Age of Elegance Pageant
The Rhea County Age of Elegance Pageant will be held in conjunction with Old Timer’s Day on Saturday, August 18th, at the Rhea County Fair Grounds. For information, please click here. For application , click here

Old Timers' Day
The Rhea County Fair will celebrate “Old Timers’ Day” on Saturday August 18th, by presenting a portrayal of the rural and agricultural traditions of East Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley. If you have an exhibit that demonstrates the pioneering heritage of our forefathers, please complete the application here.

Inflatable Games
Do you have children that need to burn off some extra energy? If so, then you want them to enjoy the inflatable games at the Rhea County Fair. Children of all ages will be able to enjoy the bounce house, slide, and the bounce/slide combo. The inflatables are FREE once you are inside the Ag Center grounds, and best of all, you can spend hours bouncing!

Concessions

There will be Concessions available throughout the Fair. The 4-H & Fair Concessions will include the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs with all other vendors specializing in their food choices. If you are interested in being a Specialty Food Vendor Clickhere for Specialty Food Vendor Form.

Music
Entertainment is a big part of the Fair festivities, and this year is no exception. Join us for an old fashion Gospel singing on Sunday starting at 1pm, no gate admission charged for this event. A "Pickin Porch" will be held all day Saturday, so bring your strings and join in.

Antique Car Show
All vehicles from 1900 to 1990 invited to attend. For a registration form please click here. Please mail to PO Box 35 Dayton, TN 37321.

Patty Drop

2011 United Way Patty Drop Friday August 17th, at 6pm. Tickets $10:00

Cash prizes awarded.

4H Shooting Gallery

An air rifle shooting gallery will be in operation during fair hours.

All patrons invited to participate, 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Horse Shoe Tournements

Open Tournement to be announced,sign up at 8 am, pitch at 9am. $5.00 per team, all fees awarded in prizes.

Youngsters tournement open to boys and girls Grades 9-12. No entry fee, Cash prizes for highest points, 1st runner up, 2nd runner up, and most ringers.