Rodney Atkins, David Leonard Lead 2026 Hamilton County Fair

Country star Rodney Atkins is heading to Tennessee this fall as the headlining act for the 2026 Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, which returns to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek from Nov. 6-8.

Atkins will take the Dr Pepper Stage on Saturday, Nov. 7, with Hamilton County native Brandon Davis opening the show. Sunday’s Christian music lineup will feature GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist David Leonard alongside The Voice semifinalist Amber Carrington.

Presented by Little Debbie, the annual fair blends live entertainment with agriculture, family attractions, and hometown traditions. This year’s event also marks a milestone as much of McDonald Farm is set to become Tennessee’s newest state park.

“We’re proud to welcome families back to the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair for another year of celebrating our shared traditions and the future of our county,” Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said in a statement. “With much of McDonald Farm set to become Tennessee’s newest state park, this year’s fair marks an exciting new chapter for Sale Creek and all of North Hamilton County.”

Atkins remains one of country music’s most consistent touring artists, boasting more than 14 million albums sold, 1.5 billion on-demand streams, and a string of No. 1 hits including “Watching You,” “Take a Back Road,” and “Farmer’s Daughter.”

Beyond the concerts, fairgoers can expect two days of rodeo action, Lumberjack Shows, pig races, an expanded carnival midway with a new rides partner, agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, fireworks, fair food, and family activities.

Three-day passes include admission to concerts, rides, rodeo events, and attractions, making the Hamilton County Fair one of the few Tennessee county fairs to bundle major amusement rides into the price of admission. Parking is free, children 10 and under receive free admission, and discounted tickets are available for veterans, active military, seniors, first responders, and teachers.

Tickets are on sale now through the fair’s official website.