Kentucky US Senate hopefuls go head-to-head at Fancy Farm 2026

U.S. Senate race takes center stage at Fancy Farm

From political signs, chants, one-liners and stump speeches, the annual Fancy Farm Picnic had it all, with the U.S. Senate race taking main stage between Republican candidate Andy Barr and Democratic candidate Charles Booker.

Fancy Farm 2026: A look at the biggest moments from Kentucky's annual political roast

The Commonwealth's biggest annual political gathering returned to western Kentucky on Saturday, bringing an afternoon full of speeches, political jabs and campaign messaging.

Kentucky US Senate hopefuls go head-to-head at Fancy Farm 2026

Campaign season meets Kentucky tradition at Fancy Farm. Stream FOX 56's live coverage starting at 2 p.m. and watch the state's biggest political event unfold.

Fancy Farm picnic politicking focuses on fall's US Senate race, 2027 gubernatorial primary

Emcee Dave Baker gets things going at the 146th annual Fancy Farm picnic in far western Kentucky.(Derek Operle / WKMS)Elected officials and candidates flocked to Fancy Farm this weekend for the annual political picnic at St. Jerome's Church in west Kentucky. On the menu? Mutton, pork, some cucumber salad and a political jab or two. Republicans dominated the stage in Graves County, but Democrats made a showing this year in a region that has conti…