Fairest of the Fair Entry Form – 2027

Entry form for the 2027 Tennessee Fairest of Fairs. Mail 2 copies, a 5x7 color photo and the entry fee to Britni Singleteary by October 15, 2026. A late fee of $200 applies in addition to the entry fee; no late entries are accepted after November 1, 2026.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

Fee: $150 entry fee

Contact: Britni Singleteary, 1510 Fuller Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024, bsingleteary@dcchoctaws.net

Fairest of the Fair Workshop – 2026

Information and registration for the Fairest of the Fair workshop, Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro. Registration is due October 15, 2026.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

Fee: $55 (includes lunch)

Contact: Britni Singleteary, 731-234-7278, bsingleteary@dcchoctaws.net

Merit Award Application – 2026

Application for the TAF Merit Awards. Must be signed by at least two fair officials, with the premium catalog attached. Deadline November 1, 2026.

Deadline: Nov 1, 2026

Contact: Blake Laws, Executive Director, 1401 Williamsburg Dr., Union City, TN 38261

Merit Award Official Visitation Report – 2026

Official Visitation Report for the Merit Award. Must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2026.

Deadline: Nov 1, 2026

Contact: Blake Laws, Executive Director, 1401 Williamsburg Drive, Union City, TN 38261

Fairest of the Fair Hotel Reservation Form (Holiday Inn) – 2027 Convention

Room reservation form for Fairest of the Fair contestants and chaperones, January 13-17, 2027. Full pre-payment and cancellations are due by November 30, 2026.

Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Fee: $177 per night plus tax ($211.96); $194.70 if tax exempt

Contact: Return to jjohnson@bnahi.com or fax (615) 751-5301

Convention Delegate Form – 2027

Each fair names an official delegate (and alternate) to vote at the 2027 convention. A fair that has not returned the form by December 1, 2026 is not eligible to vote.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2026

Contact: Blake Laws

Fairest of the Fair Pageant Program Book Ad Information – 2027

Ad and greeting rates for the Pageant Program Book. Return with payment by December 1.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2026

Fee: Full page color $175; full page black/white $80; 1/2 page $90 color, $60 black/white; 1/4 page $55 color, $45 black/white

Contact: Frances Brooks, 931-248-1988

Judy Basse Award for Outstanding Fair Secretary – Nomination Form 2027

Criteria, rules and nomination form for the Judy Basse Award for Outstanding Fair Secretary. Return by December 1, 2026.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2026

Contact: Return to blakelawstaf@gmail.com

TAF Scholarship Application – 2027 Convention

Scholarship application for students ages 16-21 by 12/31/2026. Requires two references from fair board members and a one-page essay. Applications must be submitted by December 15, 2026.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Contact: Blake Laws, 1401 Williamsburg Dr., Union City, TN 38261

Trade Show Booth Reservation Form and Associate Letter – 2027

Letter to Associate members and booth reservation form for the 2027 trade show. Booths are first come, first served. Payment is due December 15, 2026.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Fee: $200 booth; Associate dues $150

Contact: Blake Laws, blakelawstaf@gmail.com

Fair Showcase Competitive Exhibits and Guidelines – 2027

Categories, guidelines and registration form for the Fair Showcase exhibit competition. Registration is due January 1, 2027; Digital Advertising Media is due January 4, 2027 by 5 p.m. Central. Premiums are $50, $20 and $10 for first, second and third place.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2027

Contact: Lorrie Horton, 423-785-6590 (Hort6590@gmail.com); Shari, 615-969-7380 (Digital Advertising Media)

Entertainment Showcase Information Sheet – 2027

Information sheet for acts in the entertainment showcase at the January 14-16, 2027 convention. Showcase acts are 15 to 20 minutes.

Contact: Rhonda Humbert, 423-552-4068 or 423-639-3819, RhondaHum@comcast.net

Fairest of the Fairs Contest Rules (Revised May 22, 2020)

Official rules for the Tennessee Fairest of the Fairs contest.

Overflow Rooms Reservation Form – 2027 Convention

For fairs that need rooms beyond their Embassy Suites allocation. Overflow rooms are at partner hotels based on availability, with a three-night minimum stay.

Contact: Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn: 615-459-2017. Hilton Garden Inn: 615-225-2352

TAF Booklet – 2026

The 2026 TAF booklet: Associates, member fairs and 2026 fair dates.

Trade Show Booth Reservation Form – 2026Archived

Associate booth reservation form for the 2026 trade show. Payment was due December 15, 2025.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2025

Fee: $200 booth

Contact: Blake Laws, blakelawstaf@gmail.com

Entertainment Showcase Application Form – 2026Archived

Application for acts in the entertainment showcase: type of performance, artist contact and minimum sound requirements (stage plot). Showcase acts are 15 to 20 minutes. Prints the 2026 dates; the 2027 form will be identical.

Contact: Rhonda Humbert, 423-552-4068 or 423-639-3819, RhondaHum@comcast.net

Entertainment Showcase Information Sheet – 2026Archived

Information sheet for acts in the 2026 convention showcase (January 15-17, 2026).

Contact: Rhonda Humbert, 423-552-4068 or 423-639-3819, RhondaHum@comcast.net