Kentucky Headhunters

The Wilson County Fairgrounds will be hopping as it hosts the 2019 Wilson County Fair, Aug. 16–24.

Festivities include a demolition derby, tractor pull, hypnotist show, numerous thrill rides, spinning, weaving and wool demonstrations, Irish step dancers, a Charlotte’s Web presentation, lots of fried foods, competitions, animals, exhibits, a cornbread challenge and an ice cream freeze-off.

The musical lineup includes everything from church choirs to rock bands, bluegrass and the blues.

The Kentucky Headhunters will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Jason Crabb will take the stage on Monday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Catch Tim Atwood on Aug. 23, Karree Phillips on Aug. 24 and the Michael Vance Trio on Aug. 17, among many others.

Other activities include a spelling bee on Aug. 22, the lawn mower demolition derby on Aug. 23, a cat show on Aug. 18, the brick olympics on Aug. 24, and an Aug. 17 arm wrestling competition.

General admission tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for ages 6–12 and free for ages 5 and under. A mega-ticket that includes a ride armband is $25.

For more information and the full 2019 Wilson County Fair schedule, visit wilsoncountyfair.net.