Kentucky State Fair 2024 Dates, Hours, & Features

Kentucky State Fair 2024 Dates, Hours, & Features

August 15-25, 2024

120th Kentucky State Fair

Info & Official Website

8/19/24 Six Days Remaining

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Pie contests are popular at most state fairs in the USA. Kentucky also has regional state fairs like the Western Kentucky State Fair in Hopkinsville, Christian County was held June 21-29, 2024. Ai illustration: Copyright © JournalKentucky.com 2024. All rights reserved.

The 120th Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Ky., has six more days of family fun remaining.

Generally, indoor pavilions operate about 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with an hour added on Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays indoor exhibits are open 10 a.m., to 6 p.m. E.D.S.T.

Outdoor events may have an hour or so added, so check the official schedule by clicking here for hours of operation. Two menu options in upper right of that web page take you to tickets or daily schedule pages.

People under age 18-years must be accompanied by an adult so be sure to check the official web site for admission costs, daily schedule, and restrictions.

Enjoy!

Western Kentucky State Fair

Click here for the official website of the Western Kentucky State Fair 2024 which ran June 21-29. Make your plans to check-in next year!

Notice About Livestock Events Under Kentucky Law

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By attending a livestock event in Kentucky, you waive your right to sue for damages should you be injured. Ai illustration:
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Beware that pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) by attending a livestock show or event, you thereby waive civil liability against the sponsors, event-site, and livestock owners / showmen should you be injured by an animal.

As a general rule, never stand behind an animal especially to the right or left of their tail which is the kicking range for horses, for example.

Most livestock is constrained to a fenced-in stall. You must obey all signs posted. Do not pet nor approach animals without proper authorization, e.g., signage, etc.

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