Our Legacy in West Tennessee
About the Fair
For over 170 years, the West Tennessee State Fair has been a proud tradition rooted in the heart of Henderson — and a source of pride for all of West Tennessee.
Our Mission
Back to Our Roots
The West Tennessee State Fair exists to celebrate the agricultural heritage, community spirit, and family tradition that define life in Henderson and Chester County. Every ribbon, every crown, every exhibit, and every livestock show is a piece of that story.
The Long View
Our History
1855
Est.
The West Tennessee State Fair holds its first event in Henderson, Tennessee — rooted from the start in agriculture, community, and competition.
100+
Years
Through generations of change — farming shifts, economic cycles, and a world that keeps moving — the fair has shown up every October without fail.
171
Seasons
2026 marks 171 consecutive years of the West Tennessee State Fair. One of the longest-running community traditions in the region.
2026
Back to Our Roots
This year's theme isn't nostalgia — it's intention. A deliberate return to what the fair has always been: local, agricultural, and community-first.
What the Fair Represents
More Than 10 Days in October
The West Tennessee State Fair is an agricultural fair — not an amusement park. It exists to celebrate the work of farmers, the talent of craftspeople, the dedication of youth competitors, and the memory of everyone who's passed through those gates before.
That means livestock in the show ring. Ribbons on quilts and pies and photographs. A Fair Queen who represents this community for the year. And a rodeo that reminds everyone what West Tennessee looks like when it's at its best.
- Farmers & agricultural exhibitors
- Craftspeople and artisans
- Youth competitors
- Livestock shows and rodeo
- Quilts, pies, and photography
- Fair Queen and pageant traditions
- Family memories and first ribbons
2026 Fair Leadership
Who Makes It Happen
The West Tennessee State Fair is made possible by a dedicated group of community volunteers who give their time and leadership to keep this tradition alive each year.
Fair Officers
President
Scott Woolfolk& Cher Woolfolk
Vice-President
Chris Coughlin& Jeannie Coughlin
Treasurer
Chris Rawdon
Secretary
Fred Cunningham
Board Members
- Brian Kemp
- Ginger Kemp
- Pete Johnson
- Hayley O'Neal
- Sheriff Wiser
- Roy Weaver
- Paul Jones
- Luke Weaver
- Donna Butler
- Nathan Ward
- David Watt
- Kevin Allen
Leadership reflects the 2026 fair year. Updated annually as confirmed by the fair board.
Reach Out
Contact
Interested in sponsoring or volunteering? Visit the Partner With Us page for sponsorship packages, vendor information, and volunteer opportunities.
Fairgrounds Address
575 Fourth Street
Henderson, TN 38340
For fair events, exhibit check-in, livestock shows, pageants, vendors, and visitor navigation.
Open in Google MapsOfficial Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1404
Jackson, TN 38302
Use this mailing address for sponsorship payments, vendor payments, checks, official correspondence, applications, contracts, and any mail sent to the West Tennessee State Fair.
Not the fairgrounds — mail only