White County Fair has proved once again that hard work pays off as they took home the honor of State Champion in Division A. Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were honored for their successes when the Fairs’ Merit Awards were presented during the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention held Jan. 16-18, in Murfreesboro.
Nearly 1,000 people attended the event, at which the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and TAF presented awards to the top county, regional, and state agricultural fairs for the 2024 season.
Fifty-two fairs received the Award of Merit based on agriculture, education, community participation, programs, and appearance. The Greene County Fair received the highest honor when named the Champion of Champions Fair for 2024. The Champion of Champions is selected from the three 2023 division winners.
“The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has been promoting agriculture through fairs across our state for more than 170 years,” Commissioner Charlie Hatcher D.V.M. said. “The bountiful foods and fibers from our Tennessee farms and forests, along with the beauty of our landscape and the quality of life we enjoy, are celebrated at fairs.”
“Agricultural fairs provide good, wholesome competition, entertainment for all ages, community support, and promote our youth,” Tennessee Association of Fairs President Blake Laws said. “More than 20,000 volunteers are key to that success statewide, representing the spirit of greatness in our Volunteer State.”
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