Tennessee Valley Fair Shines at Tennessee State Fair’s "Best of Tennessee" Competitions
The Tennessee Valley Fair received several top placings at the Tennessee State Fair’s "Best of Tennessee" Competitions. 21 first place winners from the 2023 Tennessee Valley Fair were eligible to compete at the State Fair, competing against top entries from other fairs across the state. Out of the 21 entries, nine earned placements in the highly competitive "Best of Tennessee" division. Among these were three first place wins:
1st Place – Youth Photography (Black and White Photo): Justin Lett
2nd Place – Youth Photography (Color Photo): Lane Roberts
3rd Place – Youth Photography (Photo of Agriculture "Down on the Farm"): Lila Kelly
1st Place – Adult Photography (Photo Containing People): Melinda Adams
1st Place – Adult Photography (Photo of Animal): Stephanie Mengeling
2nd Place – Adult Photography (Photo of Agriculture "Down on the Farm"): Brooke Choate
3rd Place – Adult Photography (Color Photo): Bob Howdeshell
3rd Place – Basketry (Under 12” Woven Basket): Lillie Martin
2nd Place – Woodworking (Under 24”): JR Hemmerlein
"We are incredibly proud of our participants," said Scott Suchomski, Executive Director of the Tennessee Valley Fair. "Their ability to compete and excel at the state level is a testament to the extraordinary talent we have here in Knoxville and the surrounding areas. It’s an honor to represent our community at such a high level."
This year’s eligible first places will go on to compete in next year’s Tennessee State Fair. The 2024 Tennessee Valley Fair is set to take place September 6th-15th. Learn more at tnvalleyfair.org
About the Tennessee Valley Fair
The Tennessee Valley Fair is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and one of the state’s largest multi-day events attracting thousands of attendees each year. Known for its innovative exhibits, livestock shows, concert series, action sports, exciting rides and variety of unique foods, the Tennessee Valley Fair offers great entertainment for the entire family. The Tennessee Valley Fair is proud to present nightly fireworks sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. For more information, please visit www.tnvalleyfair.org or call (865) 215-1471.
Contact:
Abby Villas
Marketing Coordinator
(865) 215-1473
abby@tnvalleyfair.org
www.tnvalleyfair.org or (865)215-1471
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