Kentucky State Fair 2026: What to Know Before You Go

Kentucky State Fair 2026: What to know before you go

Are you ready to celebrate the state with 11 days of the Kentucky State Fair?

Fried food, farm fun and Ferris wheels: Kentucky State Fair opens Thursday

The 122nd Kentucky State Fair opens Thursday at the Kentucky Expo Center with livestock shows, exhibits and midway rides.

Giant pumpkins, pricey hams. How big is the Kentucky State Fair?

From giant pumpkins to a $10 million ham, here are fast facts ahead of the Kentucky State Fair, which returns in 2026 for its 122nd year.

Here’s how you can save money and time at the Kentucky State Fair

Ahead of the 122nd Kentucky State Fair, organizers are urging visitors to download the fair's app, plan for parking and payment options, and review bag and rideshare policies to save time and money during their visit.

Kentucky State Fair begins Thursday as $180M fairgrounds transformation continues

The Kentucky Exposition Center is undergoing a $460 million transformation, including construction of a 350,000-square-foot multipurpose facility.

Kentucky State Fair begins Thursday, WSIP will be there live

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WSIP) – The Kentucky State Fair is returning this week. The fair, which takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, features pageants, vendors, live music, food, drinks health exhibits and more. This year, special exhibits and patriotic themed events will take place in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The fair runs Thursday, August 20th through Sunday, August 30th. WSIP and WKLW will be broadcasting live from …