Putnam County Fair Marks Century Of Local Heritage
Putnam County Fair celebrated opening day of the 100th anniversary celebration year by honoring multi-generational families and long-term volunteers who have sustained the local heritage event for a century. Putnam County Fair Vice President Susanna Clouse said the 100th annual Putnam County Agricultural and Industrial Fair serves as a milestone. Clouse said the fair established […]
Putnam County Fair Names Building For Pam Thomas
Putnam County Fair Board announced it will name the fair office building in honor of long-time volunteer Pam Thomas to commemorate her 33 years of service. Fair Board Member Bill Dyer said the board decided to recognize Thomas’s permanent impact on the organization as the 100th annual Putnam County Fair begins. “Since Pam has been […]
Volunteers Power Century Of Putnam County Fair Tradition
The 100th Putnam County Fair kicked off with a Thursday Celebratory Luncheon, marking a century of community tradition powered by hundreds of local volunteers. Fair Board President Brenda Gentry said the milestone represents a significant achievement for the organization and the community. Gentry said the board has decorated the fairgrounds extensively and increased the number […]
Putnam Maintains Two Fairgrounds Sites Amid Transition
Putnam County currently operating two fairground facilities, as transition to the new 160-acre site on Tennessee Avenue continues. County Mayor Randy Porter said maintenance costs for the two sites remain fairly limited. He said growing capital needs at the landlocked site off Jefferson led to the new facility. “We were having issues with the older […]
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 […]
Jones: Putnam Fair A 99 Year Part Of County’s Heritage
With the 99th Putnam County Fair underway, many people may be taking in the sights, sounds, and smells, at the Jefferson Avenue Fairgrounds. Putnam County Fairground Manager Glenn Jones said the Putnam County Fair has been going on since 1854. Jones said he believes this year’s fair will be more special since it will be […]
Putnam Fair Needs Volunteers, Anyone Can Get Involved
More volunteers are needed to serve at the Putnam County Fair, which begins at the end of July. Fairgrounds Manager and Fair Volunteer Coordinator Glenn Jones said the fair is a nonprofit, and the board is comprised of mostly volunteers. Jones said volunteers are essential to the fair’s success every summer. “Nobody gets paid to […]
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 […]
Sen. Bailey Recognized As Putnam County Friend Of The Fair At Luncheon
Senator Paul Bailey awarded Friend of the Fair in Putnam County, only the second time the award has been given. Fair Board President John Allen said the award began 14 years ago. He said Bailey aids the fair every single year by providing the large trailer that keeps the fair’s $25,000 worth of beverages cool. […]
