Maury County Fair Opens Today With Rides, Rodeo, and Family Fun

Issue #539

August 28, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

⛅️ Columbia’s Weather - Mix of clouds and sun w/ High of 84, low of 54

🎡 Maury County Fair Opens Today With Rides, Rodeo, and Family Fun

📰 Public Square Paving Project is Complete

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

Maury County Fair Opens Today With Rides, Rodeo, and Family Fun

The Maury County Fair opens its gates today, running through Monday at Maury County Park in Columbia. This year’s fair will bring together family fun, arena shows, live music, and plenty of hometown tradition.

Admission & Hours

Daily admission is $12 for adults and teens, while children under 12 are admitted free. A three-day pass is available for $25. On Friday, “Senior Day” offers free admission for guests 55 and older (midway excluded). Gates open at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Entertainment & Midway

Kissel Entertainment will once again provide the rides and midway games, with plenty of chances to save:

  • Ride tickets: $2 each or 22 for $40

  • Armbands: $35 Friday & Saturday, $30 Thursday & Sunday, $25 Monday

  • Special deal: Thursday armbands are buy one, get one free

Live music will fill the food court from 5–9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, while food and retail vendors will be set up across the grounds.

Arena Events

Some of the biggest draws of the weekend happen in the arena:

  • Rodeo – Thursday, 7 p.m. (pre-show 6 p.m.)

  • Tractor Pull – Friday, 6:30 p.m.

  • Motocross – Saturday, 6 p.m. (registration 1 p.m., practice 4 p.m.)

  • Jump ‘N Run – Sunday & Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Pit passes are $12 for Motocross and $25 for Jump ‘N Run (children 6 and under free).

Competitions & Exhibits

The fair will showcase both livestock and home goods competitions all weekend long:

  • Goat Show – Thursday, 5 p.m. (check-in 3 p.m.)

  • Beef Show – Friday, 5 p.m. (check-in 1 p.m.)

  • Chick Chain Show – Saturday, 10 a.m.

  • Sheep Show – Saturday, 2 p.m. (check-in 9 a.m.)

  • Swine Show – Monday, 3 p.m. (check-in 8–10 a.m.)

Other highlights include the “Fairest of the Fair” winners’ parade in the arena and the Hot Pepper Eating Contest at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Skillington Barn.

Special Events

  • “My Day” – Friday, 9 a.m., hosted by the Knights of Columbus, gives disabled youth and their caregivers the chance to enjoy the fair.

  • “My Day” 5k & 1k – Saturday, 8 a.m. Fundraiser in memory of Will Spiess, benefitting Kings Daughters School, Special Olympics, and the Best Buddies program. Registration: $30 (5k) / $15 (1k).

The fair is sponsored by Farm Bureau of Tennessee and TriGreen Equipment Rentals. For a full schedule, livestock catalog, and event details, visit maurycountyfair.org or follow on Instagram and Facebook.

Public Square Paving Project is Complete

Credit: Duck River Aerial Photography

From City of Columbia - Government’s post…

The Public Square Paving Project is Now Complete!

The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the completion of the Public Square resurfacing project, which included portions of South Main Street, North Main Street, East 7th Street, and West 7th Street.

The City sincerely thanks residents, business owners, and visitors for their patience and support throughout the project. 

Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, August 28th

Friday, August 29th

Saturday, August 30th

Sunday, August 31st

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

Aug 28 - Sept 1: Maury County Fair & Expo 
Sept 5-14: Nashville Fair 
Sept 9-13: Americana Fest (Nashville)
Sept 16: Breakfast with the Mayors
Sept 27 - 28: Pilgrimage Music & Heritage Festival

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, August 28th

Oliver Pigott, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Grove, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Friday, August 29th

TBA, The Spot, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
The Nature Project, Buck & Board, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Open Mic Night, Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Muletown Songwriters Series, The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Tom & Robert, McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Late Bloomers, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
The Velvet Troubadors, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
5x5, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Saturday, August 30th

Ben Daniel, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Kamber, Buck & Board, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Shannon & The Harpeth River Boys, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Summer Series, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
The Deltaz, Puckett’s, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Resurrection - A Journey Tribute, The Mulehouse, 8:00 PM
Power Play, The Boondox, 8:00 PM 
Downsouth Band, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, August 31st

Don Phillips, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Jacob Frish, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

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