Paw Palooza Dog Show

Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm
***$5 Entry Fee @ the entry gate***
Entries will be taken Starting at 6:00 pm

Junior and Open Breeding Sheep Show

Department 1 Division 2
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: AUGUST 7th, 2026
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING SHEEP!

Class 2: Breeding Showmanship 
Premiums: 1st-$22, 2nd-$20, 3rd-$18, 4th-$16, 5th-$14, 6th-$12
*In order to show, exhibitors must use an animal submitted in the name of the exhibitor.

Peewee (have not entered the 4th grade as of Jan. 1, 2026)

Junior (4th-6th grade as of Jan. 1, 2026)

Junior High (7th-8th grade as of Jan. 1, 2026)

Senior (9th-12th grade as of Jan. 1, 2026)

** Judging starts @ 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026**

RULES and INFORMATION

• All premium checks must be cashed within 30 days
• All animals to be shown must be checked in by 9:00am on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 and will be released at 8:30pm. Animals may also be checked in on Friday, August 21st, 2026 from 2:00pm-5:00pm
• Tennessee Exhibitors must have a (90 day) and Out of State Exhibitors must have a (30 day) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and meet the requirements of the Scrapie Program and the Cocke County Fair.
• Competition is open to anyone
• Online entries ONLY will be accepted. NO mail in entries.
• Registration or transfer certificates, properly executed, must be presented to the show chairman upon arrival.
• Exhibitors are allowed to enter NO more than two (2) animals per lot.
• Exhibitors must comply with Tennessee Department of Agriculture Rules and the Cocke County Fair General Rules.
• If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place premium money.
• Ribbons will be given for places 1st through 10th.
• Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champions will receive Rosette Ribbons.
• Breed Show will be provided for any breed with ten (10) or more head an three (3) exhibitors. Breeds with less than ten (10) head and three (3) exhibitors will show in All Other Breeds, Class One (1) or at the discretion of the show chairman.
• Late entries will be accepted no later than 1 week past deadline and will not be guaranteed pen space.
• Entry fee: $2.00/head, Late Entry Fee: $3.00/head
• Each exhibitor must purchase a $5.00 livestock pass. Up to four (4) additional passes may be purchased for $5.00 each. One (1) vehicle and trailer only will be admitted and MUST park in designated area.
• Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor and animals kept in assigned pens.
• Decisions of the Show chairman and Judges will be final
• Supreme Ram and Ewe will be selected from the Breed Show ONLY (classes 1-12) at the conclusion of the show.

4-H and FFA Sheep Skillathon- Contest Posted- Awards for top 3 in each division.

JUNIOR and open DAIRY SHOW

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 @ 6:30pm – Entry deadline: August 7th, 2026
Cattle must be in place by 5:00pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release time will be 10:00pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Entry fee is $10 per tie space per head.
If only one entry in class- 2nd place money will be awarded. Check must be cashed within 30 days
***There must be 10 head of cattle to make a breed show***

Premiums: 1st – $25, 2nd – $20, 3rd – $15, 4th – $13, 5th – $10

4-H and FFA Dairy Skillathon-Contest posted-Awards for top 3 in each division.

Junior Beef Cattle Show

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 6:30pm – Entry deadline: August 7th, 2026
Cattle must be in place by 5:00pm Tuesday, August 18th, 2026-Release time will be 10:00pm, Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
Premiums: 1st-$25 , 2nd-$20 , 3rd-$15 , 4th-$13 , 5th-$10

• Premium checks MUST be cashed in 30 days
• Junior show is limited 4-H and FFA members enrolled by January 1 of current year or have no reached the end of the calendar year of their 21st birthday
• All animals entered in the Junior Show must be registered in the name of the junior exhibitor, or transferred to the exhibitor by August 1, 2026.
• Registration papers or transfer certificates must be presented to the chairperson of the show upon arrival to the grounds.
• All animals exhibited must be accompanied by valid health certificate and meet the health requirements of the Fair and State Rules
• Heifers and bulls shown in Other Breeds must be registered in the Herd Registry for their breed.
• Entry fee of $5.00 per tie space.
• If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place money
• Exhibitor and Spectator’s Pass will be required for $5.00 per person
• Two (2) animals per exhibitor per lot may be entered
• Breed show will be provided for any breed with ten (10) or more head. Breeds with less than ten (1) head will show in Class 4. To have a breed show, there must have been ten (1) or more head for the past three years, and then that breed will be granted it’s own show on the fourth year.

Litte Cow Buddies Rules:

• Children 2-8 years of Age, NOT a 4-H member
• Calves do not need to be registered, but must be purebred beef animal
• Animal does not have to be owned by the exhibitor
• Entries receive a trophy

Again, this year, we will host a PGS show.

4-H & FFA Beef Skillathon-Contest posted-Awards for top 3 in each division.

Junior and open Goat Show

Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 6:00pm – Entry Deadline: August 7th, 2026
Pre-registration is required
Late entries will NOT be accepted
Goats must be in place by 5:00pm, Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Premiums: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$8 , 3rd-$6 , 4th-$4 , 5th-$2

Showmanship
The division of participant is determined by what was your child grade in school as of January 1st of the current year.

Junior Division: 4th-5th Grade
Junior High Division: 6th-8th Grade
Senior High Division: 9th-12th Grade

Market Goat Show

Class will be divided by weight of goats. Wethers and does may compete in this division. No bucks can compete in this division.
1. Light Weight
2. Medium Weight
3. Heavy Weight
4. Grand Champion Market Goat
5. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat

Breeding Meat Goat Show

Animals must be registered in. ameat goat association to participate. Open registration to percentage and full-blooded. Animals shown in this class cannot participate in the market goat show.

1. Buck Kids age up to 3 months.
2. Buck Kids age 3 to under 6 months
3. Buck Kid age 6 to under 9 months
4. Buck Kids age 9 to under 12 months
5. Grand Champion drive for Buck Kid
6. Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid
7. Doe Kid age up to under 3 months
8. Doe Kid age 3 months to under 6 months
9. Doe Kid age 6 months to under 9 months
10. Doe Kid age 9 months to under 12 months
11. Yearling Doe age 12 months to under 18 months
12. Yearling Doe age 18 months to under 24 months
13. Grand Champion Doe
14. Reserve Grand Champion Doe

Dairy Goat Division

Animals must be registered in a dairy association to particIpate. Open registration to percentage and full-blooded. Animals shown in this class cannot participate in the market goat show.

1. Buck Kids age up to 3 months.
2. Buck Kids age 3 to under 6 months
3. Buck Kid age 6 to under 9 months
4. Buck Kids age 9 to under 12 months
5. Grand Champion drive for Buck Kid
6. Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid
7. Doe Kid age up to under 3 months
8. Doe Kid age 3 months to under 6 months
9. Doe Kid age 6 months to under 9 months
10. Doe Kid age 9 months to under 12 months
11. Yearling Doe age 12 months to under 18 months
12. Yearling Doe age 18 months to under 24 months
13. Milking Yearling: Under 2 Years
14. Does in Milk: 2yrs & under 3yrs
15. Does in Milk: 3yrs & under 5yrs
16. Does in Milk: 5yrs & Over
17. Senior Grand Champion
18. Senior Reserve Grand Champion
19. Grand Champion Doe
20. Reserve Grand Champion Doe

Miniature Goats

Animals must be registered in a Miniature Goat Breed association to participate. Open registration to percentage and full-blooded. Animals shown in this class cannot participate in the market goat show.

21. Buck Kids age up to 3 months.
22. Buck Kids age 3 to under 6 months
23. Buck Kid age 6 to under 9 months
24. Buck Kids age 9 to under 12 months
25. Grand Champion drive for Buck Kid
26. Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kid
27. Doe Kid age up to under 3 months
28. Doe Kid age 3 months to under 6 months
29. Doe Kid age 6 months to under 9 months
30. Doe Kid age 9 months to under 12 months
31. Yearling Doe age 12 months to under 18 months
32. Yearling Doe age 18 months to under 24 months
33. Grand Champion Doe
34. Reserve Grand Champion Doe
35. Costume Class

Supreme

36. Supreme Buck

37. Supreme Doe

• Register Entries Online
• ***Goat entries will only be accepted by online entry. No paper entries will be accepted***
• Late entries will NOT be accepted
• Premium check MUST be cashed in 30 days
• Exhibitor and Spectators pass is required at $5.00 per person per day.
• If only one entry in a class exhibitor will receive 2nd place money
• Horned and dehorned goats are allowed. Goats do not need to be registered to participate in this show, and all breeds are welcome.
• All goats must be accomplished by health papers and have an identifying tag or tattoo so that show officials can check their papers on arrival to the fairgrounds. If goats are tattooed, the tattoos must be legible
• Cloverbuds are children 2-8 years old and not a 4-H member
• Animals do not have to be owned by exhibitor
• Participants will receive a trophy
• All goats must be entered in the individual classes to participate in the costume class

Junior Market Lamb & Commercial Ewe Sheep Show

Department 1 – Division 1
Friday, August 21, 2026
Deadline for online entries is August 7th, 2026

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING SHEEP!

ACTUAL EAR TAG NUMBERS MUST BE PROVIDED WHEN DOING ONLINE REGISTRATION and must correspond with the sheep at weigh in. Market lambs and commercial ewes must be shown by the exhibitor with the exceptio of when there is more than one entry in a class. If you have read the instructions, register entries online.

Class 1 – Market Type Showmanship
Premiums: 1st-$10 2nd-$8 3rd-$6 4th-$4 5th-$2
Judging starts at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Exhibitors must use an animal entered in the name of the Exhibitor.

-Junior (4th-6th grades as of January 1, 2026)
-Junior High (7th-8th grades as of January 1, 2026)
-Senior (9th-12th grades as of January 1, 2026)

Class 2 – Commercial Ewe Show
Premiums: 1st-$18 2nd-$16 3rd-$14 4th-$12 5th-$10 6th-$8
Judging starts after Showmanship

Commercial Ewe Show Rules

• Competition is open to members of 4-H, FFA or any sheep association and must not have reached 21st birthday on January 1, 2026.
  Online entries ONLY will be accepted. NO mail in entries.

All animals in the show must be transferred to the exhibitor by August 1, 2025.

Exhibitors must comply with Tennessee Department of Agriculture Rules and the Cocke County Fair General Rules.

If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place premium money. Ribbons will be given for places 1st through 10th.
Entry must be made by August 7th, 2026. Late entries will be be accepted no later than 1 week past deadline and will not be guaranteed pen space.
Entry fee: $2.00/head. Late Entry Fee: $3.00/head.
Each exhibitor must purchase a $5.00 livestock pass. Up to four (4) additional passes may be purchased for $5.00 each. One (1) vehicle and trailer only will be admitted and MUST park in designated area.
Feed and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor and animals kept in assigned pens.
Decisions of the Show chairman and Judges will be final.
Commercial Ewes will be weighed and classified on Friday, August 20, 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitors may show no more than two (2) ewes per lot in the Commercial Ewe Show.
All ewe lambs must have lamb teeth. Yearling ewes must have yearling teeth. No ewes with two (2) year teeth will be shown in the Commercial Ewe Show. Ewes shown as commercial ewes CANNOT show in the Open Breeding Show.
Ewes will be divided into classes by weight.

Champion and Reserve Champion Commercial Ewes receive Rosette Ribbons. No premium money.
Lots
1. Yearling Commercial Ewe – White Face Influence
2. Lamb Commercial Ewe – White Face Influence
3. Yearling Commercial Ewe – Black Face Influence
4. Lamb Commercial Ewe – Black Face Influence
5. Champion Commercial Ewe
6. Reserve Champion Ewe

Class 3 – Market Lamb Show
Premiums: 1st-$18 2nd-$16 3rd-$14 4th-$10 5th-$8 6th-$6
Judging starts after Commercial Ewe Show.

General Rules of Commercial Ewe Show Apply
Market lambs will be weighed and classified Friday, August 15, 2026 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Exhibitors may show no more than four market lambs. Lambs must have lamb teeth and be wethers or ewes. Ewe lambs shown as market lambs CANNOT show in the Open Breed Show. Lambs will be divided into classes by weight. There will not be a sale in connection with this show. Champion and Reserve Champion Market Lambs receive rosette ribbons. No premium money.

Lots:

1. Market Lambs-White Face Influence
2. Market Lambs-Black Face Influence
3. Champion market Lamb
4. Reserve Champion Market Lamb

Rules & Information
All premium checks must be cashed within 30 days.
Tennessee Exhibitors must have a (90 day) and Out of State Exhibitors must have a (30 day) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and meet the requirements of the Scrapie Program and the Cocke County Fair.
All animals to be shown must be checked in and weighed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2026 and will be released at conclusion of the show.

Open Beef Cattle Show

Department 1 – Division 5
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 6:30pm – Entry Deadline: August 7th, 2026- Late entries WILL NOT be accepted.

***Cattle MUST BE IN PLACE by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2026***
Release time will be Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 10:00pm
Open & Junior Show will be held simultaneously
Premiums: 1st – $25 , 2nd – $20 , 3rd – $15 , 4th – $13 , 5th – $10 

• Premium checks MUST be cashed in 30 days
• All animals exhibited mst be accompanied by a valid health certificate and meet health requirements of the Fair and State Rules
• Entry fee of $5.00 per tie space
• If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will receive 2nd place money.
• Heifers and bulls shown in Other Breeds must be registered in the Herd Registry for their breed.
• Get-of-Sire: (four animals, by one sire, any age, both sexes represented)
• Junior Get-of-Sire: (three animals from one sire, both sexes represented)
• Best Six Head (owned or co-owned exhibitor – all animals must have been shown in individual classes to be eligible)
• Breeder’s Herd: Four (4) animals, either sex, bred and owned by the exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes.
• Group of Five (5) Head: Five (5) animals of either sex, owned by the exhibitor
• All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible
• Exhibitor and Spectator’s Pass will be required for $5.00 per person
• Two (2) animals per exhibitor per lot may be entered
• Breed shows will be provided for any breed with ten (10) or more head breeds with less than (10) head will show in Class 4. To have a breed show there must have been ten (10) or more head for the past three years and then that breed will be granted its own show on the forth year.
• A Supreme Champion (female and male) will be selected from all the respected breed champion
• Jackpot Adult Showmanship and Jackpot Showmanship will be at the conclusion of show, prior to Supreme Champion Drive Open to any adult not eligible to compete in Junior Beef Show Exhibitor do not have to own animal shown
• Exhibitor can show animal of either sex
• Winner will take total jackpot of all entries
• Entry fee is $10.00

Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 6:30pm – Entry Deadline: August 7th 2026
Preregistration is required. Late entries will NOT be accepted. Register entries online.
Premiums: 1st – $10 , 2nd – $9 , 3rd – $8 , 4th – $7 , 5th – $6 , 6th – $5

• Premiums checks MUST be cashed in 30 days
• Exhibitor and Spectatoe’s pass is required at $5 per person per day
• If only one entry in a class, exhibitor will recieve 2nd place money
• Horned and dehorned goats are allowed. Goats do not need to be registered to participate in this show, and all breeds are welcome.
• All goats must be accompanied by health papers and have an identifying tag or tattoo so that show officials can check their papers on arrival to the fairgrounds.
• If goats are tattooed, the tattoos must be legible

Jackpot Adult Showmanship

• Jackpot Showmanship will be at the conclusion of show prior to Costume Class
• Open to any adult not eligible to compete in Junior goat Show.
• Exhibitors do not have to own animal shown
• Exhibitors can show animal of either sex
• Winner will take total jackpot of all entries
• Entry fee is $10.00

• Entries MUST be tested for pullorum-typhoid before entering the barn and present a pullorum test certificate.
• Birds will be tested FREE OF CHARGE on August 15th, 2026 from 8:00am-10:30am.
• Feeding and Watering of ALL poultry will be done by Fair Barn staff.
• The individual exhibiting must own all entries.
• No one will be allowed in the aisle during the judging other than the clerk and/or show officials. No one will interfere with the judges or the birds during judging under penalty of and forfeiture of prizes.
• Local birds only
• NO SICK BIRDS will be allowed in the show bar, and owner will be asked to immediately remove them from the fairgrounds.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
• Birds will be on display all week.

Agricultural Mechanics

Department 2 – Division 1

Small Projects: 1st-$5 , 2nd-$4 , 3rd-$3

Medium Projects: 1st-$10 , 2nd-$8 , 3rd-$6

Large Projects: 1st-$15 , 2nd-$12 , 3rd-$10

Class 3 – Lot 11: 1st-$40 , 2nd-$30

Highest Total Placing FFA Chapter – $50

Class 3 – Large Projects

Lots:

1. Metal Farm Gate
2. Wood Farm Gate
3. Picnic Table
4. Lawn Furniture
5. Tractor Boom
6. Tractor Carry All
7. Round Bale Loader
8. Best Labor Saving Device
9. 3-Point Tractor Equipment
10. Wood Project
11. Metal Project
12. Utility Trailer
13. Livestock Feeder

 Submit Entries: Saturday, August 15th, 2026

• Entries accepted from Cocke and surrounding counties.
• Teachers/Leaders must certify projects entered have been made since August 2025 in a school or home shop by an enrolled Vocational Agriculture student, and have not been previously exhibited at the Cocke County Fair.
• Articles are to be placed indesignated lots.
• Exhibits will be judged on workmanship, utility, and materials used.
• Projects must have been made by the exhibitor.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.
• Items can be picked up on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1pm.

Crafts

Department 4 – Division 4

Premiums: 1st-$3 , 2nd-$2 , 3rd-$1

15. Birdhouses

16. Candles

17. Sand Art

18. Picture Frames

19. Sun Catchers

20. Miscellaneous

21. Puzzle – 500 pieces

15. Birdhouses

16. Candles

17. Sand Art

18. Picture Frames

19. Sun Catchers

20. Miscellaneous

21. Puzzle – 500 pieces

14. Sand Art

15. Picture Frame

16. Sun Catcher

17. Bible School Creation

18. Puzzle 250 pieces or less

19. Miscellaneous

10. Bible School Creation

11. Popsicle Stick Creation

12. Miscellaneous

13. Puzzle – 25 Piece or Less

Puzzle Rules

Enter Saturday, August 15th, 2026 10:00am-3:00pm and Sunday, August 16th, 2026 11:00am-4:00pm.

• Add name on the back of the puzzle, name of the puzzle, and how many pieces
• Entries must have been completed by August, 2026
• Items can be picked up Sunday, August 23, 2026 after 1:00pm
• Exhibitors may enter one (1) article per lot
• All entries must be handmade by exhibitor
• If an entry is determined by the judges to NOT be handmade, they will be disqualified
• No soiled entries will be accepted
• Premium check MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Department 4 – Division 5

Adult and Youth Lego Build 

1. Only Lego and Duplo blocks may be used.
2. No mega blocks, tinker toys, boxes or paper.
3. No painting Lego blocks.
4. Include a card that explains your idea/inspiration for your build.
5. In order for your entry to be judged, it must meet all of the rules.

Youth Lego Build 

1. Pre-K – 2nd Grade
2. 3rd – 5th Grade
3. 6th – 8th Grade
4. 9th – 12th Grade
Premiums
1st Place: $8.00
2nd Place: $6.00
3rd Place: $4.00

Adult Lego Build

Lot 1. Leggo Build

Entry Times
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Garden Products: Adult & Youth

Department 2 – Division 3 / Division A

Class 1, 3, 4 Premiums: 1st – $5, 2nd – $4, 3rd – $3

Class 2 Premiums: 1st – $10, 2nd – $8, 3rd – $6

19. Rhubarb (5)

20. White Squash (3)

21. Yellow Squash (3)

22. Any Variety Squash (3)

23. Cherry/Patio Tomato (10)

24. Red Tomato (3)

25. Yellow Tomato (3)

26. Zucchini (3)

Class 2 – Farm Exhibits

Lots:

1. Farm Basket (6) or more fresh vegetables

8. Raspberry

9. Any Other

8. Any Other

9. Best of Show

• One (1) entry, per exhibitor, per lot. Family members cannot duplicate entries in the same lot.
• The exhibitor MUST have grown and harvested since May 1, 2026
• The Fair will provide paper plates for display.
• Judging: Conforming to amount required for exhibit; condition: free of dirt, disease, and blemishes; Uniform: shape, size, color; Maturity: proper stage for table use (conforms to market demand typical of variety).
• Farm Baskets (Class 2) consist of siz (6) or more fresh vegetables. Judged: 30% Number of Variety; 40% Quality; 30% Attractiviness of Display.
• Premiums checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Farm Fresh Eggs

Department 2 – Division 6

Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3

1. White

2. Brown

3. Tinted (any color)

Enter entries Sunday, August 16th from 11:00am -4:00pm at the Agriculture Barn

*Pick up entries Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1:00pm

• Eggs must originate from exhibitors personal flock
• No cracked or broken eggs will be accepted
• Any entry with polish, spray, or any other substance applied to egg will be disqualified.
• Judging will be based on uniform of size, shape, and color.
• Displays must be in a carton
• Judges may open and inspect the yolk to make a final decision.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Field & Commercial Crops

Department 2 – Division 2

Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3, Largest Pumpkin: 1st-$10

Class 7 – Gourds

Lots:

1. Birdhouse
2. Snake
3. Most Unusual (shape/color)
4. Best Ornamental
5. Long – Neck

Class 8 – Fleece

Lots:

1. Wool

Class 9 – Youth

Lots:

1. Largest Head Sunflower
2. Smallest Head Sunflower
3. Gourds
4. Pumpkin
5. Watermelon

• All entries must be grown and harvested by exhibitor since September 2025.
• Item can be picked up Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1:00pm
• One exhibitor, per entry, per lot.
• Any products bought from a store will be disqualified.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Herbs

Department 2 – Division 8

Class 1, 2 & 3 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3

Class 4 Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

Class 4 – All Cut Herbs

Lots:

1. Basil
2. Rosemary
3. Chives
4. Oregano
5. Thyme
6. Sage
7. Catnip
8. Mint
9. Lemon Balm
10. Echinacea
11. Lavender
12. Tarragon or Mexican Tarragon
13. Lemon Grass
14. Stevia
15. Wormwood
16. Cilantro
17. All Other Herbs

Enter: Sunday, August 16th, 2026 ONLY from 1:00pm-4:00pm

*Items can be picked up on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1:00pm

• Single herb in a pot, three(3) or more herbs in a pot.
• Tea herbs must be potted in a bowl/dish with two(2) or more in each container
• ONLY containers of herbs will be judged on size of herb, healthiness, fullness, and fragrance.
• Bottles will be provided for cut herbs – Class 4
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Fine Arts

Department 4 – Division 3

Junior Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

Adults Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3

Class 4 – Elementary (6-9 years)

Lots:

1. Painting
2. Pencil or Pen
3. Crayon
4. Miscellaneous

Class 5 – Preschool

Lots:

1. Painting
2. Pencil or Pen
3. Crayon
4. Miscellaneous

Enter art work Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm and Sunday, August 16th from 11:00am-4:00pm.

• Large Print: ALL PICTURES MUST BE READY TO HANG. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PICTURES NOT READY TO HANG.
• We prefer them to be on heavy board, matted or framed.
• Items can be picked up Sunday, August 23rd after 1:00pm
• Title Professional (those who sell or teach classes) will be allowed to enter under a separate classification 1 through 3.
• Entries must be original work and entered in the artist’s name.
• Exhibitors may enter only one (1) picture per lot.
• Watercolors, Charcoal, drawings, and pastels must be protected by glass or plastic.
• ID tage or space on back of artwork should contain: Name, Address, and Phone number for the exhibitor. If initials appear on the artowrk, they will be covered for judging.
• Artwork entered in previous competitions of the fair are ineligible.
• The Fair Association reserves the right to disqualify entries of any person interfering with judges, clerks, or placing of ribbons.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days

Photography

Department 4 – Division 2

Premiums for Class 1 & 2: 1st-$5, 2nd-$3, 3rd-$2

Premiums for Class 3 & 4: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

Class 2 – Color or Black & White Prints – Youth

(Matted or mounted from 5×7 o 8×10)

Lots:

1. People
2. Landscape, Waterscape, or Skyscrape
3. Animals
4. Flowers/Plants
5. Buildings
6. Inanimate Objects
7. Any Other Photo
8. Fair Scene (anywhere in USA)
9. Best of Show

Class 3 – Snapshots – Adults

(4×6 matted on poster board)

Lots:

1. People
2. Portrait
3. Scapes (land, sea, or air)
4. Buildings
5. Animals
6. Flowers/Plants
7. Series of 3 related photographs
8. Humorous (photo makes you laugh)
9. Best of Show

Class 4 – Snapshots – Youth

(4×6 matted on poster board)

Lots:

1. People
2. Portrait
3. Scapes (land, sea, or air)
4. Buildings
5. Animals
6. Flowers/Plants
7. Series of 3 related photographs
8. Humorous (photo makes you laugh)
9. Best of Show

Enter: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 10:00am- 3:00pm

• All entries in Class 1 and 2 must be at least 5×7, but no larger than 8×10.
• Entries must be matted and mounted on mat board no smaller than 8×10 and no larger than 11×14
• Name, Address, Class, and Lot Number MUST be on the back of each entry.
• Entries must be made in person and must be work of the exhibitor.
• All exhibitors must be amateur.
• Youth competitors in Classes 2 and 4 must be 18 years and younger.
• No previous winners will be accepted.
• Limit one (1) entry in each lot per exhibitor.
• The Cocke County Fair Association will not be responsible for any photography entered for competition.
• No framed photography will be accepted.
• Please make sure that prints are matted and mounted securely because of humidity in the building. Use the strongest adhesive. Flimsy postboard is subject to warpage.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Judging will be based on:

1. Photography Quality: technical correctness
2. Composition: arragnement of subjext matter for best effect
3. Originality: eye-catching appeal to the greatest number of people
4. Relevance: how the photographic subject relates to the lot category

Sewing & Needlework

Department 3 – Division 3

Quilts: 1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$10

Adult/Youth Classes 2 thru 9: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4

Class 8 – Single Article Clothing

Lots:

1. Woman’s Skirt
2. Woman’s Blouse
3. Woman’s Pants or Shorts
4. Woman’s Casual Dress
5. Woman’s Dressy Dress
6. Nightgown or Pajamas
7. Men’s Clothing
8. Hand Bag
9. Child’s Dress (for under age 10)
10. Child’s Playsuit (for under age 6)
11. Apron
12. Costume
13. Quilt Square (12.5 x 12.5)
14. Vest
15. Jacket
16. Fancy Apron
17. Any Other Sewn Item

Class 9 – Youth Division

Lots:

1. Skirt
2. Jacket
3. Blouse
4. Dress
5. Shorts
6. Apron
7. Pillow
8. Crocheted item
9. Knitted item
10. Miscellaneous sewn item – Large
11. Miscellaneous sewn item – Small
12. Hemmed Dishcloth
13. Doll Dress

Entry Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm and Sunday, August 16th, 2026 from 11:00am-4:00pm.

• Entries must have been made since September 1st, 2025
• Only one (1) entry per lot, per exhibitor, may be entered
• No classes will be added – Don’t ask!
• Best of show – Rosette
• Items must be picked up by Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1pm
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days

Baked Goods

Department 3 – Division 1

Class 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 & 8 Premiums: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4

Class 3 & 5 Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6

Class 9 – Youth Division Lots 1-12 Premiums: 1st-$6, 2nd-$5, 3rd-$4

Lots 13 & 14 Premiums: 1st-$10, 2nd-$8, 3rd-$6

Class 6 – Muffins

Lots:

1. Cornbread (3 each)
2. Cornbread Variations (3 each)
3. Sweet (3 each) (blueberry, cranberry, etc.)

Class 7 – Candy

Lots:

1. Chocolate Fudge
2. Peanut Butter Fudge
3. Any Other Candy

Class 8 – Miscellaneous

Lots:

1. Cake Mix Creation
2. Decorated Cake (judged on decoration only, can use foam)
3. Decorated Cupcake

Class 9 – Youth Division

Lots:

1. Cornmeal Muffins (3 each)
2. Biscuits (3 each)
3. Sweet Muffins (3 each) Fruit
4. Brownies (3 each)
5. Chocolate Chip Cookies (3 each)
6. Oatmeal Cookies (3 each)
7. Peanut Butter Cookies (3 each)
8. Sugar Cookies (3 each)
9. No Bake Cookies, Novacks (3 each)
10. Decorated Cupcakes (3 each)
11. Miscellaneous
12. Sweet Loaf Bread
13. Fruit Pies (whole pie)
14. Any flavored layer iced cake (whole)
15. Best of Show – Rosette

Enter Monday, August 17th, 2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm

• A sample of entry will be kept for display.
• Fair Committee will dispose of all items
• Paper plates, covered card board, and disposable pie pans are recommended, glass dishes will be accepted.
• The Fair can not be held responsible for stolen, or broken dishes, plates, or containers.
• All entries MUST BE HOME MADE.
• No prepared pie crust on any type of mixes are to be used (exprect class 8 Lot 1 and 2)
• Judging will be on appearance, textured, color and flavor.
• Only one (1) entery per lot per exhibition may be entered and person submitting entry must be the baker.
• YOUTH ENTRIES MUST SUBMIT THEIR RECIPE
• NO PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITORS
• Adult and youth will be judged separately
• Pick up items on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 AFTER 1:00pm

Canning: Adult & Youth

Department 3 – Division 2

Class 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3

Class 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

Class 7 – Butter (half pint/pint)

Lots:

1. Apple
2. Peach
3. Pear

Class 8 – Jams (half pint/pint)

Lots:

1. Strawberry
2. Blackberry
3. Cherry
4. Raspberry
5. Miscellaneous

Class 9 – Jelly (jelly jars)

Lots:

1. Blackberry
2. Apple
3. Grape
4. Any Other

Class 10 – Dried (any size jar)

Lots:

1. Dried Beans
2. Dried Peas
3. Dried Fruit
4. Dried Herbs
5. Dried Vegetables
6. Any Other

• Exhibitors must have canned all entries after September 1, 2025
• Entries must be in clean, heat treated standard canning jars with new lids.
• Item name on jar with dates made, exhibitor initials on bottom of jar, rusty lids, peanut butter jars, mayonaise jars and pickle jars WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Only one (1) entry per lot, except miscellanous and they must be different.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
• Items may be picked up Sunday, August 23rd after 1:00pm.

Honey

Department 2 – Division 7

Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3

All entries in this department will be accepted on Sunday, August 16th, 2026 from 11:00am-4:00pm.

Class 3 – Beeswax

Lots:
1. Candles (minimum height – 2″)
2. Any Other Beeswax (Must be 1 lb. or more)

• Entries Accepted Sunday, August 16th, 2026 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
• Extracted honey is to be exhibited in a classic or queen like one pound glass jar (unlabeled)
• Comb honey is to be exhibited in a wide mouth pint canning jar (unlabeled)
• Frames of honey must be in a sanitary (leak proof), bee-proof container.
• Honey with a moisture content greater than 18.6% will be disqualified.
• Candles made of beeswax should be a minimum length of 2 inches.
• Other beeswax must have been produced and packed by the exhibitor during the current fair year.
• An observation hive must have standard frames, a marked queen, and must be well ventilated.
• Judging will be according to the official scorecard.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days
• Items must be picked up on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1:00pm.

Antiques

Department 6 – Division 1

Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

13. Bookend

14. Tin Container

15. Cookie Jar

16. Kitchen Gadget

17. Toy

18. Carnival Glass

19. Amber Glass

20 Canole Holder

21. Ladle

22. Pressed Glass

23. Post Card

24. Figurine

25. Men’s Hand Tool

26. Best of Show

Entries will be accepted Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm and Sunday, August 16th, 2026 from 11:00am-4:00pm

• Lot place winners from 2025 are INELIGIBLE to participate

Recyclables

Department 4 – Division 5

Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

Youth

Class 1 – Plastic
Class 2 – Wood 
Class 3 – Metal
Class 4 – Any other

Lots:

1. Small-12 inches and under
2. Large-Over 12 inches

Enter Saturday, August 15th, 2026 10:00am – 3:00pm and Sunday, August 16th, 2026 11:00am-4:00pm.

• Item may be picked up Sunday, August 23rd after 1:00pm
• Exhibitors may enter one (1) article per lot.
• All entries must be homemade by exhibitor
• If an entry is determined by the judges to NOT be handmade, they will be disqualified.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days

Flowers

Department 2 – Division 4

Class 1 & 2 Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$4, 3rd-$3

Class 3, 4 & 5 Premiums: 1st-$3, 2nd-$2, 3rd-$1

Class 4 – Roses

Lots:

1. Old Time
2. Orange
3. Pink
4. Red
5. Salmon
6. Yellow
7. White

Class 5 -Specimen- Junior (up to 18 years old)

Lots:

1. Celosia
2. Dahlia-Small
3. Dahlia-Medium
4. Dahlia-Large
5. Marigold-Small
6. Marigold-Medium
7. Marigold-Large
8. Sunflower-Small
9. Sunflower-Medium
10. Sunflower-Large
11. Zinnia-Small
12. Zinnia-Medium
13. Zinnia-Large
14. Red Rose
15. Yellow Rose
16. Pink Rose
17. Gladiola
18. Any Flower Arrangement

Enter Plant & Flower Entries

Saturday, August 15th and Sunday August 16th, 2026 from 11:00am-3:00pm

Monday, August 17th, 2026 9:00am-12:00pm

*Items may be picked up Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1:00pm

• The exhibitor, except for wild specimens, MUST grow all flowers and plants.
• All specimens must have long stems with foliage.
• All specimens must be in bottles.
• NO BOTTLES will be furnished by the Fair association
• No entries will be accepted after judging begins.
• House plants must owned at least three(3) months by exhibtor
• No buds on Dahlias or Roses.
• Do not mix flower or rose is not listed in the lots, they will not be entered.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed within 30 days.

Niches & Mini Delights

Department 2 – Division 5

Niches Premiums: 1st-$15, 2nd-$12, 3rd-$10

Mini Delights Premiums: 1st-$5, 2nd-$3, 3rd-$2

Class 2 – Mini Delights

Lots:

1. Corsage of one (1) or more flowers
2. Arrangement no more than 3″ tall/wide
3. Arrangement no more than 5″ tall/wide
4. Arrangement no more than 8″ tall/wide
5. Dried Arrangement no more than 8″ tall/wide

Chairperson must be contacted to reserve space by August 14, 2026 @ (865) 748-9958

*Items may be entered on Monday, August 17th, 2026 from 9:00AM-12:00PM

• Fourteen (14) spaces are available
• 3 spaces dried arrangement
• 3 spaces fresh flowers
• 8 spaces fairy garden
• Use Theme: “Back to Boots and Roots”
• Florists are ineligible to exhibit
• Judging will be based on the following point scale: Design 30%, Scale 30%, Color 30%, Distinction 10%.
• Flowers must be homegrown by the exhibitor
• No artificial fruit, vegetables, or painted flowers may be used.
• Only one(1) arrangement, per exhbitor, per class, unless the Chairperson requests additional arrangements.
• All niches must fit in a space: 24” wide, 24” tall, 20” deep.
• Entries must be maintained at full perfection throughout the show.
• Premium checks MUST be cashed with 30 days.
• Items may be picked up on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 after 1:00pm