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Fair History

The Gibson County Fair was organized through the
Legislative Act of 1855, which encouraged every county in
Tennessee to hold agricultural fairs in the fall of each year.
Our first fair was held in October of 1856, and had no Ferris
Wheels or Polish Sausages, but included entries of yokes of
oxen, barrels of flour, and homespun cotton and clothing.
Our fair was not held during the Civil War and first years of
Reconstruction but started again in 1869 and has not missed
a year since, making Gibson County's the oldest continuously
running fair in the South.
Officers and Board
Fair Association Officers and Board of Directors
President: Zach Marbrey Vice President: Scotty Howell, DVM
Secretary: Kim Hall Treasurer: Laura Speer
Tracy Abbott - Jan Burks - William Lowery - Derek Norman
Drew Norvell - Andy Zarecor - William McFarland
Mack Zarecor - Sid Campbell - Carla Hoskins
Victoria Abbott - Teresa Lowery
Pope's Concessions

Amusement Attractions

Event Rules and Forms
Miss Gibson County
Fairest of the Fair
Gibson County Fair
Entry Registration
Gibson County Fair
Demolition Derby
Fairground Map

Gibson County Fair Association
P.O. Box 348
1242 Manufacturers Row
Trenton, TN 38382
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