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TN Valley Fair Discount Days

09/02/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tennessee Valley Fair Discount Days

Knoxville, TN (September 2, 2025) — The Tennessee Valley Fair is offering a variety of “Discount Days” so fairgoers can enjoy big savings and even bigger fun at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center.

OPENING DAY – Friday, September 5

Free admission and rides for one hour!
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM only
Special thanks to Kissel Entertainment
For rides after 5:30 PM on 9/5, ride wristbands or ride tickets must be purchased. Regular admission prices will resume after 5:30 PM.

SCOUT’S DAY – Saturday, September 6

Free admission for current Scouts (12th grade & under) with proper ID.
Open – Close

TAILGATE DAY – Saturday, September 6

$1 off adult admission when wearing University of Tennessee Volunteers apparel.
Open – Close

STUDENT DAY – Monday, September 8

Free admission for students 12th grade and under.
Open – 1 PM
Rides closed 1 PM – 5 PM
Kiddie Land not open
$25 Ride Wristband only valid from Open – 1 PM

MOMMY MONDAY – Monday, September 8

Parent/Guardian receives FREE ride wristband with a child’s ride wristband purchase.
(Both persons must be present at time of purchase.)
5 PM – Close

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY – Tuesday, September 9

Free admission for Senior Citizens ages 65 and over.
Open – Close

FOOD CITY FOOD DRIVE benefiting Second Harvest – Wednesday, September 10

Brought to you by Food City
$3 off adult admission with two non-perishable food items.
$1 off child admission with two non-perishable food items.
Open – Close

TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY DAY – Thursday, September 11

Brought to you by Tennessee Education Lottery
$7 adult and/or senior admission with a non-winning lottery ticket.
Open – Close

BOGO THURSDAY – Thursday, September 11

Buy one unlimited ride wristband, get one FREE!
Open – Close

TAILGATE DAY – Saturday, September 13

$1 off adult admission when wearing University of Tennessee Volunteers apparel.
Open – Close

HOMETOWN HEROES DAY – Sunday, September 14

Brought to you by Regions Bank
Free admission for military, police, sheriffs, firefighters, first responders, nurses, doctors, and teachers with proper ID.
Open – Close

Please note: Only one discount can be used per day and cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons, or offers. All parties must be present for offers. No re-entry, restamp, exchanges, or refunds.

The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair runs September 5–14, 2025 at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center. Learn more at tnvalleyfair.org.

About the Tennessee Valley Fair

The Tennessee Valley Fair is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and one of the state’s largest multi-day events attracting thousands of attendees each year. Known for its innovative exhibits, livestock shows, concert series, action sports, exciting rides and variety of unique foods, the Tennessee Valley Fair offers great entertainment for the entire family. The Tennessee Valley Fair is proud to present nightly fireworks sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. For more information, please visit www.tnvalleyfair.org.

Contact:
Abby Villas
Marketing Director
(865) 215-1473
abby@tnvalleyfair.org

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