You can still go to the 4-H picnic at the Tennessee State Fair

Jul 28, 2025


A picnic table covered in an assortment of food.
The state fair is only a handful of weeks away, which is why now is the time to purchase tickets to attend the annual Tennessee 4-H Picnic.

This year’s event happens Aug. 15 at the state fairgrounds in Lebanon at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center. The picnic begins at 3 p.m.

Food and entertainment are included in the ticket price, with individual tickets starting at $50.

All the money raised from the picnic goes to 4-H camp and educational conference scholarships throughout all 95 counties in Tennessee.

You can register now by tapping this link.

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