The Tennessee Valley Fair showcases traditions of the region’s past and emphasizes the ingenuity of Tennesseans through their agricultural, artistic, trade, and industry products. The Tennessee Valley Fair hosts more than 3,200 competitions showcasing local talents of all ages with over $50,000 going towards youth competitions and scholarships every year. The concert series has featured some of the biggest stars across all genres such as Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Lauren Daigle, Boyz II Men, En Vogue, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Kansas and many more. Fairgoers enjoy a variety of foods from the traditional funnel cake, candy apple, and corndog to the wacky creations such as deep-fried cheesecake, mint chocolate chip funnel cake, and more.