100th Putnam County Fair To Be Hosted At Old Grounds
The Putnam County Fair Board announced the 100th annual Putnam County Fair will be held at the old Putnam County Fairgrounds in Cookeville from July 30 through August 8. Putnam County Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said the board voted this week to return to the historic location to provide the community a final opportunity […]
Putnam Fair To Be Hosted At Jefferson Avenue Fairgrounds
The Putnam County Fair Board will host this summer’s fair at the old fairgrounds off South Jefferson Avenue. Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said while progress continues on the new facility, it does not have barns yet for cattle shows. “It would cost us so much money to rent panels to corral the cattle shows, […]
Allen Taking Break From Fair Board Presidency
After stepping down from his position as Putnam County Fair Board President, John Allen said he just needs a break. Allen said he will continue to serve the fair and work closely with motorsports at the fair. He said stepping down give him a much-needed breather and an opportunity to get a new perspective on […]
New Christmas Fair Event Planned For November To Provide More Family Fun
What about some fair fun during the Christmas holidays? The Putnam County Fair Board has announced a new event set for November 17 and 18. “Christmas at the Fair” will feature motor sports event, vendors, music and a visit from Santa. Fair Board Vice President Susanna Clouse said the idea has been in the works […]
Putnam Fair Board Seeking To Honor Long-Serving Families Of Fair
The Putnam County Fair Board is looking for “Legacy Families” who have contributed to the success of the county fair. President John Allen said that as they move from the old fairgrounds to the new expo center, they want to find a way to honor and thank those families for their service. “That’s really here […]
