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Tennessee Valley Fair brings Jessie Murph, Styx, livestock and lots of fun to Knoxville
The Tennessee Valley Fair is back in September with rodeos, demolition derbies, circus performers, livestock and, of course, those delicious fried sweet treats. The annual 10-day fair in Knoxville also features fun concerts headlined by singer Jessie Murph, rock band Styx and rapper Flo Rida. 'It's just a special place where people can go out and have fun,' Tennessee Valley Fair spokesperson Abby Villas told Knox News. 'And it doesn't matter your age and who you are ... you can come out here and have the same experience and get to enjoy that with family and friends.' The Tennessee Valley Fair is returning for its 105th year, kicking off Sept. 5 at Chilhowee Park, where it has been held since 1916. The fair highlights East Tennessee art, agriculture and culture through food and fun for the entire family. 'Just saying it gives me chills,' Villas said, reflecting on 105 years of the fair. 'It's amazing to think that people who walk these grounds did the same thing that we're doing today, and that was over a hundred years ago.' Chilhowee Park is scheduled to host the fair at least through next year. The city of Knoxville is looking at leasing the Jocob Building to The Muse children's museum, and selling a piece of the park's land to Emerald Youth Foundation for a sports complex, both of which could force the fair to consider its location needs after 2026. When is the Tennessee Valley Fair in 2025? The Tennessee Valley Fair will be Sept. 5-14 at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave. What's new at the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair? Disc-Connected K9s is a new show at the fair. It features 'world-famous Frisbee dogs' with entertaining special routines and fun tricks. 'The coolest part about it, the dogs are all rescue dogs,' Villas said. 'They always talk about how they're able to teach dogs new tricks and it doesn't matter their age.' Cow Capers is a new competition this year. In the special show on opening day, kids and their cows will dress up in coordinating costumes. The competition is like the Wool and Woolies competition, which features kids and sheep. This isn't the only time cows get to shine at the fair. A mobile dairy classroom will be featured throughout the fair. Festivalgoers can watch a cow get milked and learn how the process works, the history of cow milking, cow anatomy and other educational cow information. Other attractions include a tractor and truck pull, demolition derbies, rodeo, the Anastasini Circus, a petting zoo, hypnotist Chris Mabry, beer gardens, fireworks, livestock shows, horticulture exhibits, an exhibition of antique engines and tractors, a scavenger hunt and more. A full list of things to do at the fair and a calendar of each day's events are available at What concerts will be at the Tennessee Valley Fair? All concerts require a specific ticket for entry. But each concert ticket purchased also includes admission to the fair that day. Musical performances and special live events will be at the Homer Hamilton Amphitheatre. General admission and reserved seating tickets for the shows can be purchased at George Michael Reborn Tribute | 8 p.m. Sept. 5 | Tickets are $22-$35.40 Bayker Blankenship | 8 p.m. Sept. 7 | Tickets are $23.60-$59 Ole 60 with Rob Langdon | 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. | Tickets are $41.30-$118 Fuel and Lit | 8 p.m. Sept. 9. | Tickets are $41.30-$118 Flo Rida | 8 p.m. Sept. 11 | Tickets are $64.90-$236 Styx | 8 p.m. Sept. 12 | Tickets are $76.70-$234.82. Jessie Murph | 8 p.m. Sept. 14. | Tickets are $88.50. All concert ticket prices are as of Aug. 14. What are Tennessee Valley Fair hours? Gate hours vary almost every day of the fair. Be aware of the specific times to best plan for your day at the fair. The hours that rides will be running vary by day, too. Sept. 5 | 4:30 p.m.-midnight Sept. 6 | 10 a.m.-midnight | Rides open at 11 a.m. Sept. 7 | Noon-11 p.m. | Rides open at 1 p.m. Sept. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. Sept. 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-11 p.m. | Rides open at 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 | 5-11 p.m. Sept. 12 | 5 p.m.-midnight Sept. 13 | 10 a.m.-midnight | Rides open at 11 a.m. Sept. 14 | Noon-midnight | Rides open at 1 p.m. How much are tickets and wristbands at Tennessee Valley Fair? Fair admission tickets are available now at a 25% discount rate through Sept. 4. General admission tickets at the gate during the fair range from $9 to $12. Parking is $15 for all vehicles and cash is preferred. Tickets can be purchased now online at Presale ticket prices through Sept. 4: Adults (ages 12-64) | $9 Children (ages 6-11) | $7 Seniors (age 65+) | $7 Children age 5 and younger | Free Early bird unlimited ride wristbands through Sept. 4 Opening day ride wristband | $23.10 Weekday ride wristband | $27. 30 Weekend ride wristband | $32.55 General admission Sept. 5 and after Adults (ages 12-64) | $12 Children (ages 6-11) | $9 Seniors (ages 65+) | $9 Children age 5 and younger | Free Unlimited ride wristbands Sept. 5 and after Opening day ride wristband | $35 Weekday ride wristband | $30 Weekend ride wristband | $35 What to know before you go All bags must be clear to be permitted into the fairgrounds, according to the fair's website. Exceptions are bags smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches and diaper bags accompanied by a child. The fair is a rain-or-shine event, including all events and concerts. No rain checks or refunds will be issued, according to the fair's website. Minors 17 and younger entering the fair after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 21 years old. One parent or guardian can be responsible for up to six minors at the fairgrounds. It is possible to leave and re-enter the fairgrounds. To do so, you must receive a hand stamp before leaving. Hand stamps are only valid for that day. No re-entries are permitted after 10 p.m. Outside food and drink, coolers, weapons of any kind, pets and selfie sticks are not permitted. Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email Support strong local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair: Discount tickets, concerts and new shows Solve the daily Crossword
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2 days ago
- Politics
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Poilievre's byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
Social Sharing After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River–Crowfoot, in the province's eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. "Getting to know the people in this region has been the privilege of my life," Poilievre told a crowd at a victory party in Camrose, Alta., on Monday night. "In fact, I've had a hell of a lot of fun." Poilievre spent weeks this summer meeting constituents, attending events and stopping by local businesses in his new riding. It was precisely the kind of boots-on-the-ground campaign he ran in 2004 when he became an MP for the first time in the Ontario riding of Carleton. It's also exactly the kind of local campaign he could not run in Carleton in the spring, when his leader's tour criss-crossed the country for 36 days, before holding a final rally in his home riding the night before the April 28 election. Poilievre lost to Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy, who had spent more than two years campaigning against him in the Ottawa-area riding. Poilievre's return to the House of Commons in one of the safest Conservative seats in Canada was all but guaranteed, observers said. Now Poilievre's attention will turn to two things: the fall sitting of Parliament and his upcoming leadership review. WATCH | Poilievre projected to win byelection, return as MP: Poilievre projected to win byelection, return as MP 9 hours ago Top priorities When Parliament resumes on Sept. 15, Poilievre will square off with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the House of Commons for the first time. "The [Conservative] Party and the country have moved past the election campaign. We're now in a new government. He's going to have to show that he's really good at holding their feet to the fire," said Amanda Galbraith, a Conservative strategist and partner at Oyster Group. Poilievre has already signalled some of what he plans to focus on. At a news conference on Aug. 7, he said he will introduce a bill in the House of Commons called the Canadian Sovereignty Act to speed up the development of major projects. He also said Conservatives were calling on Carney to begin construction of at least two pipeline projects, a new natural gas liquefaction project and a road to the Ring of Fire in Ontario by March 14. WATCH | Conservative leader celebrates byelection result in Battle River–Crowfoot: Conservative leader celebrates byelection result in Battle River-Crowfoot 7 hours ago With Poilievre once again leading the party in Parliament, Andrew Scheer will return to his Opposition House leader duties. There will be changes to the party's front bench, too. The Conservative leader pledged in the spring to shuffle his "shadow cabinet" — a group of 74 MPs appointed to critic or leadership roles in the House of Commons — this fall. "We've seen which ministers are performing, which ministers are not, where the weaknesses lie in that government. So they'll realign," said Galbraith. Poilievre's former campaign manager, Jenni Byrne, said in a recent podcast interview that the fall House sitting is when "the real next chapter starts" for the party. The Conservatives will focus on issues like immigration and crime, said Byrne, who noted in the interview that she's still involved as an adviser to Poilievre and takes calls on a daily basis. The cost of living will likely remain a top priority for the Opposition, particularly as trade and U.S. tariffs command the government's attention. Leadership review to start 2026 Ginny Roth, a partner at Crestview Strategy and a Conservative commentator, said Poilievre has been successful as Opposition leader in pointing out the places "where Canadians are struggling and where the government is failing." The Conservative Party will hold a national convention in Calgary in late January. The party's constitution stipulates that any leader who has just lost an election will face a vote on their future. Running a byelection campaign all summer has meant Poilievre has not been travelling the country. The rallies that were a fixture of his leadership since 2022 have been scrapped in favour of door-knocking. And while that's likely given him a good window into the mindset of Conservative voters during the Carney government's post-election honeymoon, it's also meant he has not been in the national spotlight. "While that might feel frustrating when you come off this high-energy election, I think it was the right approach. Lie low, get back to basics," Roth said. The Tory caucus has been firm in its support for Poilievre, and it is widely expected that he will win the leadership review — not least because no one has so far publicly challenged his leadership. "There's a lot to be excited about and I think Conservative members will recognize that in the leadership review," Roth said. Galbraith said things can shift quickly, and Poilievre can't take the leadership review for granted. "For example, he was going to be prime minister until he wasn't going to be prime minister, right?" she said.
