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Educational
There are several opportunities to learn while you’re having fun at the Fair. Many exhibits are hands on, and all are included free with your fair admission.
Children’s Barnyard
Sponsored by Williamson Farmer’s Co-op
Children love to meander through our Barnyard to see our goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits and other animals up-close and personal!
Conductor Jack Zinghopper
*New this year*
Inside the air-conditioned arena
Showtimes:
Monday – Friday — 6:15 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Saturday — 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m.
Sunday — 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Innovative, multi-media, theatrical show for Pre-K and Elementary kids…as fun as it is educational! Voted ”Best Kids Entertainer” by Parent Magazine’s Readers Choice Awards, Conductor Jack is the star of the Zinghoppers show. Visit www.jacknorton.net for more information.
History and process of wine-making lecture
Saturday, August 7th – 2:00 p.m.
Located in the Horticulture Area on the west end of the mezzanine of the Main Arena.
Come join us for a class/lecture on the history of wine-making and the process of wine-making in Tennessee given by Dr. Tony Johnston, partner/owner of Monteagle Winery and professor of Agri-business and Agri-Science at MTSU and columnist (expert) on Wine for the Daily News Journal. Dr. Johnston is the ONLY person in Tennessee who holds a PHD in grape and wine production.
Historic Village
Sponsored by Middle Tennessee Electric
Enjoy crafters, demonstrations and story telling from the old days! Stop by to see weaving, basket making, carving, forging, bobbin lace making, corn-shuck dolls, watercolour and “little” history of this “Grace” and tatting. Many artifacts from yesteryear are on display at this exciting exhibit featuring the Bethesda Museum. Click here to see a daily schedule and information on daily historic talks.
Life Sciences: Solutions for Life
Sponsored by Biomimetic Therapeutics
This exciting exhibit has Big Ideas for “kids” of all ages! Little scientists can really get their hands wet while teens can see what they’re made of by isolating their own DNA. In the meantime, mom and dad catch a movie in this exhibit! From CSI to plants and medicine, come see how much fun science really is in this hands-on exhibit for the whole family!!
Little 1’s Farming
Sponsored by Williamson County Farm Bureau and Purity Dairies
Become a farmer for a while – plant seeds, milk our cow “Buttercup”, harvest your crop, sell your goods and “spend” your proceeds on a delicious snack! A hands-on hit with children of all ages!
