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.
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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.
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BOGO THURSDAY – Thursday, September 11
Buy one unlimited ride wristband, get one FREE!
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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