Lee County Fair

04/24/2025

🔥 Get Ready for the Smash-Up Showdown! 🔥

The Lee County Fair Demolition Derby is roaring back on Saturday, May 24th at 4:00 PM at Leeman Field Park, Pennington Gap!

💥 Over $1,700 in prize money up for grabs!
🚗 Think you’ve got what it takes? Bring your car and join the action!
📍 335 Fairground Rd, Pennington Gap, VA 24277

📜 Contestants: Check out the rules and get your car ready to crash it out! https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/99b697fd-f9fa-4ca4-9118-845ba9e134e1/downloads/4e2e554c-b931-4e32-a6ee-e9260179a6cb/new%20changes%20rules%202025.pdf?ver=1744243465063

Tag your crew, mark your calendar, and we’ll see you at the pit! 👊

04/17/2025

🎡 Lee County Fair Exhibit Entry Announcement 🎡
🚨 Attention to All Participants! 🚨

If you're planning to enter items in the Exhibit Barn at the upcoming 2025 Lee County Fair, here’s what you need to know:

🗓️ Entry Dates:

Saturday, May 17th – Entries will be accepted from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Sunday, May 18th – Baked goods may be brought in from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

This is your chance to showcase your talent and hard work across a wide range of categories—everything from arts and crafts to homegrown produce and tasty baked treats!

📋 Look for the complete list in the upcoming Powell Valley News—so check it out and start planning your entries! Powell Valley News

Let’s make this year’s fair the best one yet. We can’t wait to see what our amazing community brings to the barn!

04/04/2025

NOW OPEN: Online Registration for the 2025 Miss Lee County Fair Pageant!
👑 Tuesday, May 20th | 6:00 PM | Leeman Field – Pennington Gap, VA

Do you have what it takes to wear the crown?
Join us for a night of elegance, confidence, and community pride as we crown Miss Lee County Fair 2025 at the oldest consecutively running fair in Virginia – 117 years strong!

This is more than a pageant—it’s a tradition, an opportunity, and a chance to represent your hometown all year long.

Register now using the link below:

https://r.kiteform.com/r/523eqzr

Deadline to enter: May 14th
Entry Fee: $50 (includes side awards, photogenic, People’s Choice & more!)

Questions? Contact Director Jennifer Long Lawson at (865) 585-2594

Let the countdown to the crown begin!

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04/04/2025

🎤✨👑 Calling All Queens of Lee County! 👑✨🎤

The Miss Lee County Fair Pageant 2025 is back and better than ever! 🌟 Come shine under the lights at historic Leeman Field in Pennington Gap, VA on Tuesday, May 20th at 5:00 PM!

This is your chance to represent the oldest consecutively running fair in Virginia – 117 years strong! 💪🎡

Contestants will compete in: 👗 Private Interview
👠 Evening Gown Modeling
🎤 On-Stage Question
🌟 Show-Stopping Stage Presence

Plus, the crowned Miss Lee County Fair will: 💐 Represent at every night of the fair
🎉 Make public appearances across the county
🤝 Complete 25+ hours of community service
🏆 Have the opportunity to compete at the Miss Virginia Association of Fairs Pageant in January 2026!

🎓 Scholarship opportunities and side awards are included with the $50 entry fee.

🗓 Deadline to register is May 14th!
📎 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JbYcx08bAIGpLM47Eqzul5jp0vrRdLzx/view?usp=drive_link

📞 For more info, contact Director Jennifer Long Lawson at (865) 585-2594 or one of her awesome advisors.

Let your light shine and become the next face of Lee County tradition! 💫

03/04/2025

**📢 Exciting News! The Lee County Fair Moves to May 20-24, 2025! 🎡🎠**

The **118th Annual Lee County Fair** is making a big change this year! Mark your calendars for **May 20-24 at Leeman Field Park in Pennington Gap**—a shift from the traditional fall dates to an exciting **late spring** schedule. 🌸☀️

As always, the fair is proudly **sponsored by the Pennington Gap Lions Club**, and this event serves as **our biggest fundraiser of the year!** Proceeds from the fair help us provide eyeglasses, vision screenings, and other vital services to those in need in our community. 🦁💛

# # # 🎪 What to Expect at This Year’s Fair:
✅ **Demolition Derby** – Set for **Saturday, May 24**, featuring local drivers, including entries from the **Lee Career & Technical Center**. 🚗💥
✅ **Thrilling Rides & Midway Fun** – Provided by **Fun Time Family Amusements**, featuring rides for all ages! 🎢🎠
✅ **Live Entertainment** – Including gospel music, local talent, and more! 🎶🎤
✅ **Horse & ATV Events** – The **Cumberland Horse Association** will host **barrel racing and team roping**, plus ATV drag racing. 🏇🏁
✅ **Beauty Pageant, 4-H Exhibits, Tractor Pull, and More!**

The fair will also coincide with the **end of the school year** and lead into **Memorial Day weekend**, making it the perfect time to kick off the summer with family and friends! ☀️🎆

We know change can be tough, but we believe this move will bring even more excitement and opportunities for **community participation**! **Your support makes this event possible**, and we can’t wait to see everyone at the fairgrounds.

📅 **Spread the word! Tag your friends, share this post, and let’s make this year’s Lee County Fair the best one yet!**

10/07/2024

10/07/2024

10/06/2024

🎉🐴 **Exciting Derby Recap from the Lee County Fair!** 🐴🎉

A HUGE thank you to the fantastic Lee County Career and Technical Center, and a special shoutout to Mr. Dean and Mr. Coomer for their incredible support in making this year's derby a smashing success! 🙌💪

We couldn't have done it without the hard work and dedication from our amazing students and teachers! Your commitment and teamwork truly made a difference! 🌟

Let's celebrate this achievement together! 🎊👏 Share your favorite moments from the derby in the comments below! 📸👇

10/06/2024

Arnold Robinson and Charlie Culbertson drove around and kept an eye the crowd today.