Rountree named Wilson County Fair fine arts winner

She told him she didn’t take art lessons because her family couldn’t afford it. Rountree and his wife, Christine, talked about it and decided they would like to create a commemorative print, sell them during the fair and use the money to give scholarships to youth.

Wilson County Fair sets new records

The Wilson County Fair set new records in both daily and total attendance this year as the 39th-annual fair went in the books.

Camera found in bear won at Wilson County Fair

Lebanon police detectives started an investigation into a woman who reported she found a camera sewn inside a stuffed bear won Saturday at the Wilson County Fair.

GALLERY: Friday night at the fair

Scenes from Friday night at the Wilson County Fair.

GALLERY: Thursday night at the fair

Scenes from Thursday night at the Wilson County Fair.

GALLERY: Wednesday night at the fair

Scenes from Wednesday night at the Wilson County Fair.

Oakley crowned Fairest of the Fair

Contestants first came out in casual attire to introduce themselves and welcome everyone to the fair. They then rapidly changed into their formal dresses and came back out one by one to pose for the crowd and the judges.

Shelly Barnes: Wilson County Fair gives back to create magic memories

A special part of the fair to me is the competitive exhibits. It’s so inspiring to see the many entries and the hard work people have done throughout the year. There are thousands of categories and we add more each year. It was amazing to see everyone come out Saturday to enter their items. The magic surely was in the air.

Final preparations begin for the Wilson County Fair

Clemons said some people will attend for the fried Twinkies and the thrill rides, while others will be drawn in by the nostalgia of Fiddlers Grove, the live music or the rare chance to pet a camel.

Batmobile to be on display at Wilson County Fair

The 1966 Batmobile has left its stately home at Wayne Manor and will visit the Wilson County Fair on Aug. 19 during the antique car show at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon.

Clemons touts Wilson County Fair for Rotarians

The Wilson County Fair is right around the corner, and few people are likely more excited than Wilson County Promotions president Randall Clemons.

New beauty pageant to debut at fair

McCaleb, a Lebanon native, began participating in pageant when she was a young girl. She continued to participate throughout college, marriage and as a single woman. Eventually, she opened her own business, coaching girls and doing make-up and dress sessions.

Wilson County Fair introduces new milk cow

The Wilson County Fair Board had a naming contest recently, and the cow was named Buttercup. Homestead USA at the fair will feature school exhibits from each school in Wilson County, vegetable competitive exhibits, rose exhibits, baking exhibits, egg competition exhibits, a display of rare antique John Deere tractors as part of the 100th anniversary of John Deere, community park and the hometown stage. The hometown stage will feature daily musical entertainment, culinary arts demonstrations, history, recreation, shopping and more.

Wilson County Fair hires new ride provider

Reithoffer is the oldest traveling carnival company and only five-generational family owned and operated show. It has operated since 1896, and the Wilson County Fair will be its first visit in Tennessee. The midway will be larger with an expanded kiddie land area and more rides.

Wilson County Fair taps new carnival company