06/01/2026
π‘ WE ARE OFFICIALLY 2 MONTHS AWAY FROM THE KICKOFF OF FAIR WEEK! π‘
The countdown is on, and we could not be more excited to welcome everyone back for the 2026 fair season! From exciting events and entertainment to livestock shows, pageants, exhibits, delicious fair food, and memories made with family and friends β fair week will be here before we know it.
We are also proud to recognize our 2026 Premier Sponsor, Athens Regional Stockyard!
Athens Regional Stockyard is a family-owned and operated business run by Dean and Brenda Williams, along with their son Dusty, his wife Autumn, and their daughters, Bristol and Piper. Located in Athens, Tennessee, they proudly serve the agricultural community through their regular weekly cattle sales every Tuesday, with the head sale beginning at 12:00 noon and the weigh sale at 3:00 p.m. (EST).
In addition to weekly sales, Athens Regional Stockyard hosts several specialty sales throughout each month, including:
π Stock Cow Sale β First Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
π Holstein Steer Sale β Second Thursday at 5:00 p.m. (EST)
π Preconditioned Feeder Sale β Third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (EST)
π Graded Sheep & Goat Sale β Third Friday at 5:00 p.m. (EST)
π΄ Horse Sales β Fourth Saturday of January, June, and October, with tack at 12:00 noon and horses at 4:00 p.m. (EST)
We are thankful for their support of our fair and their continued dedication to the agriculture community across the region. Be sure to support the businesses that support your fair!
The countdown is officially ONβ¦ only TWO MORE MONTHS until fair week kicks off! π ποΈπ