Tennessee Valley Fair Government & Business Luncheon

The Tennessee Valley Fair’s annual luncheon for government officials and businesses officially celebrates the start of the fair, which will be held Sept. 11-20. Held on the Knoxville fairgrounds at Chilhowee Park, the luncheon is attended by more than 300 business and community leaders from throughout East Tennessee. The 2026 speaker will be Deputy Commissioner Ryan King of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The event will be held at the Pepsi Community Tent at Chilhowee Park. Parking is available at the Beaman Street Lot, Gate 13.