The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek November 6-8, and today announced country music star Rodney Atkins as the 2026 concert headliner. Atkins will take the Dr Pepper Stage on Saturday, Nov. 7, with Hamilton County native Brandon Davis as the opening act. On Sunday, Nov. 8, the fair’s Christian concert will feature GRAMMY-nominated and GMA Dove Award-winning artist David Leonard along with Amber Carrington, a Season 10 semifinalist on The Voice.

Presented by title sponsor Little Debbie, the Hamilton County Fair showcases the history, heritage, and traditions that have shaped our community. With a renewed focus on telling the story of Hamilton County, the fair brings families together for three days of hometown fall fun at McDonald Farm.

"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," said Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp. "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.”

Rodney Atkins is as authentic as they come. Whether he’s working on his land, spending time with his family, or entertaining thousands of fans with one of his many mega-­hits, he expresses a refreshing simplicity and sincerity that reflects the values he holds so dear: putting family first, making the most of what you have, and staying true to yourself in a rapidly changing world. When he’s not in the studio working on new music, he is working hard out on the road, connecting with loyal fans in cities across the country. An avid supporter of our military, with more than 14 million records sold, over 1.5 billion on-demand streams, and multiple No. 1 hits, Atkins has become a backbone of country music. Visit rodneyatkins.com/.

Quickly honing his plethora of musical skills while in college and in his band, Jackson Waters, Nashville-based David Leonard began performing with NEEDTOBREATHE before becoming one-half of the critically acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated duo All Sons & Daughters. Now, as a GMA Dove Award-winning producer (Confio/Jaci Velasquez) and creative partner in The Creak Music (Brandon Lake, Cody Carnes, NEEDTOBREATHE, Ben & Noelle Kilgore, and more), he’s also racked up stellar songwriting credits such as “Great Are You Lord,” “Christ Be All Around,” and “All The Poor and Powerless.” It was in 2019 when he released his first solo project, The Wait, a special collection of personal and reflective songs. He followed the critically-acclaimed album with The Wait: Silence The Noise, encompassing recreated and intimate versions of each of the original tracks. Visit davidleonardmusic.com/.

Amber Carrington is best known for her appearance on Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice, where she finished as a semifinalist. This opportunity led to many others, including checking off one of her bucket list items, performing on The Grand Ole Opry Stage. Born and raised in Texas, she moved to Music City at a young age to pursue her music career. There, she met the producer who brought her music to life and, seven years later, became her husband. They continue to make music all over the country while calling Chattanooga home, where they live with their brand-new baby girl, Isla Jean.

Brandon Davis is a country music singer-songwriter, performer, content creator, and social media personality who first gained national attention by sharing cover songs on TikTok. He has since released original music while building a loyal audience across multiple social media platforms. Visit brandondavismusic.com/.

Visitors can look forward to:

• Rodney Atkins with special guest Brandon Davis
• David Leonard with special guest Amber Carrington
• Two days of action-packed live rodeo competition
• The return of the always-popular Lumberjack Shows
• Everyone's favorite Pig Races
• More rides than ever before as the fair welcomes a new carnival partner, bringing an expanded midway experience for guests of all ages
• Agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, delicious fair food, family activities, and much more

The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair has endless fun planned for the entire family, making lasting memories at the debut location: the breathtaking 2,100-acre McDonald Farm.

Three-day passes will include full access to the fairgrounds, amusement rides, the rodeo, the Lumberjack Show, agricultural exhibits, fireworks, racing pigs, live music and concerts, and more.

Tickets are on sale now at hamiltontnfair.com. Guests are encouraged to purchase early and secure their spot for one of Hamilton County's favorite annual traditions.

The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair is one of the only county fairs in Tennessee that includes amusement rides of this level in the cost of admission. On-site parking is free. Children 10 and under are Free. Special Pricing for Veterans, Active Military, Seniors, First Responders, and of course our Teachers!