2016 REPORTER`S NOTEBOOK

2016 REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
A pocket-sized guide to the Kentucky State Fair .
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EMPLOYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZIP CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Kentucky State Fair Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Kentucky State Fair Board Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Media Access and Credentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Horse Show and Paid Concert Access . . . . . . . . . 7
Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gate Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Midway Hours and Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Special Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Special Days and Featured Events . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Visitor Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Stage Concert Series in Freedom Hall. . . . .18
The Turf Concert Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
World’s Championship Horse Show . . . . . . . 20-21
Buildings and Their Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24
Daily Attractions, Shows and Specialty Areas
Freedom Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
North Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
South Wing A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
South Wing B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
South Wing C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
South Wing Parking Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Roving Acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
West Courtyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
West Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Entertainment Tents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
Special Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36
Entry Departments and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Kentucky State Fair Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Kentucky State Fair Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-41
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Communications Department. . . . . (502) 367-5180
Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 367-5189
TDD Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 367-5131
For Accessible Concert &
Horse Show Seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 367-5144
or 1-800-231-8085
For special ADA accommodations, please call
(502) 367-5000 in advance.
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information and continued updates visit
www.kystatefair.org.
Check out the Kentucky State Fair on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/kystatefair and follow us on
Twitter at @kystatefair. Use #kystatefair to connect
with us.
Also, visit us on Instagram @kystatefair and our
blog at http://kystatefair.wordpress.com.
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CONTACT / WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD
GOVERNOR MATT BEVIN
Dr. Mark E. Lynn
Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville
Don Parkinson
Vice Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville
Ryan Quarles
Commissioner of Agriculture . . . Georgetown
Dr. Nancy Cox
Dean, College of Agriculture
University of Kentucky. . . . . . . . . . . Lexington
Jennifer Barber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville
Edward Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelbyville
Ryan Biven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hodgenville
Marshall Coyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owingsville
Sharon Furches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray
Joseph T. Goggin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danville
Michael J. Grisanti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville
Philip McCoun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelbyville
Michael Poynter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stanford
H. David Wallace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verona
David Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danville
Haley Anderson (4-H President). . . . Harrodsburg
Ben Pinkston (FFA President). . . . . . . . . . Salvisa
The Kentucky State Fair Board is an agency of the
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD
FAIR BOARD STAFF
Executive Staff
Steve Kelly
Executive Director of Expositions
Interim CEO
Anthony Leachman
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Interim CEO
Amanda Storment
Chief of Staff and
Vice President of Communications
Kevin Moore
Executive Director of Administration,
Budget and IT Services
Sam Ruth
Director of Operations
Paul Herberg
Director of Human Resources
Linda Edwards
Vice President and General Manager of
Kentucky International Convention Center
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FAIR BOARD STAFF
MEDIA ACCESS AND CREDENTIALS
How To Order Media Access Materials
Kentucky State Fair media access information can
be found at the bottom of www.kystatefair.org
under Quicklinks/Newsroom/Media Credentials.
Gate admission books and windshield parking
cards will be mailed beginning August 1, 2016.
Payment must accompany all requests. Requests
without payment will be returned.
Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 367-5189
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (502) 367-5180
For additional media access information, contact:
Ellen Anderson
(502) 367-5156
[email protected]
Gate Admission Book
Cost: $15.00 per book – each book contains
10 tickets. Cash, check or charge (MasterCard or
Visa) accepted.
Each ticket is good for one admission to the Fair,
including parking.
Tickets are detachable for distribution to various
members of your news staff.
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MEDIA ACCESS AND CREDENTIALS
HORSE SHOW AND CONCERTS
World’s Championship Horse Show
The World’s Championship Horse Show has
separate media access that is good for all
performances.
A wristband is required to gain horse show access
to the rail area for photos. Requests for wristbands
must be in writing and on an individual basis. They
must be signed for upon receipt by the individual.
Any lost or stolen wristbands can be replaced
for $5. Once a wristband is removed, it cannot
be reattached. Any altering will result in loss of
access to the WCHS.
The only way to guarantee a seat for a horse show
performance is to purchase a ticket.
Paid Concerts
For a photo or interview opportunity, the
appropriate form available at the bottom of our
website under Quicklinks/Newsroom/Media
Credentials. Forms must be filled out and sent to
Ellen Anderson at [email protected].
The only way to guarantee a seat for a paid
concert is to purchase a ticket.
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HORSE SHOW AND PAID CONCERT ACCESS
HOURS OF OPERATION
Gates open at 7:00 a.m. daily
Exhibit buildings open:
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . Friday & Saturday
(Some areas close earlier on Sunday, August 28)
GATE ADMISSION
Gate admission pays for all attractions, displays
and shows at the Kentucky State Fair with the
exception of paid concerts, evening performances
of the World’s Championship Horse Show,
Midway and access to Kentucky Kingdom.
Buy Early, Save Big!
When you purchase advance discount admission
tickets, you can also purchase advance discount
parking for $5 per vehicle. Advance discount
prices are available through August 17 at 10 p.m.
Choose from two options:
Ticketmaster: advance admission – and advance
parking when purchasing that admission – is
available online through August 16.
Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office and
Kroger Outlets: advance admission and advance
parking are available with no added fees.
Advanced discount prices are available through August 16
on Ticketmaster and August 17 at Kroger.
Advance Discount Ticket Prices
TICKET TYPE
AT KROGER TM*DURING FAIR
Admission
$6
$7.20 $10
Parking
$5
$6.20
$8
*Ticketmaster – fees included
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HOURS OF OPERATION AND GATE ADMISSION
MIDWAY HOURS
AND PROMOTIONS
Midway Hours
August 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens at 2 p.m.
August 19-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens at 12 p.m.
August 22-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens at 2 p.m.
August 26-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opens at 12 p.m.
Save on Wristbands
Midway wristbands are good all day, any one
day and can be purchased online in advance at
kystatefair.org/midwayRides.html or on site during
the fair. Wristbands are valid for every ride in the
Midway, though height and weight restrictions
may apply.
Advance adult wristband (purchased on-line) . . . $20
On-site purchase of adult wristband . . . . . . . . $25
Children on-site and online
(ages 12 and younger with
maximum height of 56”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12
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MIDWAY HOURS AND PROMOTIONS
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
TARC Rider
Ride TARC from downtown (4th Street) and on
regular routes to the Kentucky Exposition Center
and pay only $6 admission to the Fair. Valid for all
11 days.
Carload Day
Wednesday, August 24
Fairgoers pay only $20 for an entire vehicle until 5
p.m. Ticket includes parking and fair admission.
Military Sunday
Sunday, August 21
Free admission for all active and retired military,
and their families, with valid military ID. Parking is
not included. $10 Midway wristbands with valid
military ID.
Passport Advantage Senior Day
Tuesday, August 23
Sponsored by Passport Advantage
Seniors 55 and up admitted free until 5 p.m.
Parking is not included.
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SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
SPECIAL DAYS
AND FEATURED EVENTS
Opening Day Ceremonies
Thursday, August 18, 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Woodford County and
Woodford Reserve.
County Fairs Day
Thursday, August 18
Sponsored by Kentucky Association of Fairs and
Horse Shows.
Kentucky Commodity Group
Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday, August 18, 7 a.m.
Sponsored by the Kentucky Department of
Agriculture
DirecTV Day at the Fair
Friday, August 19
Go RVing Day at the Fair
Saturday, August 20
53rd Annual Kentucky Ham
Breakfast & Auction
Thursday, August 25, 7:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau.
4-H & FFA Sale of Champions
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.
Kentucky Farm Bureau Day
Thursday, August 25
Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau.
Sprint Day at the Fair
Friday, August 26
USA Portable Building Day at the Fair
Saturday, August 27
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SPECIAL DAYS AND FEATURED EVENTS
SPECIAL DAYS
AND FEATURED EVENTS
MEDIA DAYS
Stop by the South Wing A Lobby to meet your
favorite media personalities.
WHAS 11 Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, August 18
Courier-Journal Day. . . . . . . . . . . Friday, August 19
WAVE 3 News Day . . . . . . . . . Saturday, August 20
88.5 WJIE Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, August 22
NewsRadio 840 WHAS Day. . . . Tuesday, August 23
WDRB Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, August 24
WLKY Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, August 25
KET Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, August 26
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SPECIAL DAYS AND FEATURED EVENTS
VISITOR SERVICES
Accessibility – All restrooms are wheelchair
accessible, and ramps provide access to all
buildings. Elevators are located in the lobby of
Broadbent Arena, the east and west concourses
of Freedom Hall, the entrance to the pedway at
Stopher Walk and the North Wing Lobby. There
are also disabled/elderly drop-off points at the
southwest corner of the South Wing and the
northeast corner of the N Parking lot. Wheelchair
seating should be requested when purchasing
concert or horse show tickets. For accessible
seating, call (502) 367-5144 or 1-800-231-8085.
For accessible seating in Cardinal Stadium, ask an
usher and you will be directed to the accessible
seating area.
Administration Offices – Located at the front
entrance of Freedom Hall, far left doors.
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. daily
Phone: (502) 367-5000 / TDD: (502) 367-5131
Baby Care Facilities – Facilities for nursing
mothers and diaper changing are identified by
“Baby Changing Station” signs on restrooms
in the South Wing, North Wing and West Hall
Lobbies, on the first floor of Freedom Hall and
on the east and west sides of the second floor
of Freedom Hall. The Rock ‘N’ Relax Baby Care
Center is located in the Kidz Biz area in the South
Wing and is presented by Baptist Health Louisville
and Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness.
Bus & Taxi Service – TARC buses arrive at
the Fair on the half-hour from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
daily. Buses load and unload in H Parking lot near
Gate 4. Taxis pick up and deliver behind Ramp 3 of
Cardinal Stadium in the J Parking Lot.
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VISITOR SERVICES
VISITOR SERVICES
Check Cashing/Money Machines – No
personal checks are cashed on the grounds.
There are five ATMs on the grounds, one is
located outside the West Hall Lobby, South Wing
B Lobby, the front entrance of Freedom Hall, in
the Broadbent Arena concourse and two on the
Midway.
Concert Gates Open – Gates for concerts in
Cardinal Stadium and Freedom Hall (free and paid
concerts) open approximately an hour and a half
before the starting time of the event.
First Aid – Stations are staffed by the American
Red Cross and are located on the east foyer of
Freedom Hall open end of the stadium behind
the bleacher seating between Gate 5 and 6. A
First Aid station is also open just off the South
Wing B Lobby from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A
First Aid station with an EMS unit is outdoors
adjacent to the west end of West Hall and is
open 24 hours a day.
Guest Relations – Staffed during Freedom Hall
ticketed events and located inside Freedom Hall.
Information Booths – Have a question? Get
an answer at the Kentucky State Fair Information
Booths located throughout the Fair. Sponsored by
Kentucky Farm Bureau.
Lost Child Center – Staffed and sponsored by
the Kentucky State Police, a Lost Child Center is
located at the Kentucky State Police command
post across from the Midway on Pavilion Dr. Open
24 hours a day during the Fair.
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VISITOR SERVICES
VISITOR SERVICES
Lost & Found Items – All items found and
turned in to State Fair staff will be taken to the
KEC Security Office (located next to the Ticket
Office), open 24 hours a day during the Fair. Call
(502) 367-5360.
Police – Kentucky State Police are stationed
outdoors, adjacent to the west end of West Hall
by the First Aid station and EMS. The Kentucky
Exposition Center Security Office is located in
Freedom Hall, next to the Ticket Office. Call (502)
367-5360.
RV Parking – Overnight RV parking is allowed
only in F Parking Lot behind Cardinal Stadium.
Parking is $20 per night. Electric and water
hookups are not available. Sites are on a first
come, first served basis. Contact the Access
Control Office at (502) 367-5384.
Road Help – Handled by the Kentucky State
Police, adjacent to the west end of West Hall
by the Midway First Aid station, or call the KEC
switchboard at (502) 367-5000.
Smoking – The Kentucky Exposition Center
is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only allowed
outdoors.
State Fair Trams – Rides are free on Kentucky
State Fair Trams. You can board from several
“Tram Stop” locations on the grounds. There is
one tram route for the entire grounds with service
approximately 8 a.m. to midnight daily. Trams run
every 15-30 minutes.
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VISITOR SERVICES
VISITOR SERVICES
Ticket Office – Tickets for all paid concerts
and evening performances of the World’s
Championship Horse Show can be purchased at
the Freedom Hall Ticket Office, located right of the
main entrance to Freedom Hall. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Weather Report – Stay updated on weather
conditions with WHAS 11, the official weather
station of the Kentucky State Fair.
Wheelchair/Stroller Rentals – Wheelchairs
can be rented on the South Wing C sidewalk and
at the west side of the front circle. Prices are $12
for wheelchairs, $10 for strollers (or $16 for two),
$14 for wagons and $50 for electric scooters
(or $13/hour). Prices cover rentals for the entire
day, unless noted otherwise. A driver’s license is
required for all rentals.
“You Are Here” Maps – Lost at the Fair? Find
out where you are and where you want to go.
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VISITOR SERVICES
PARKING
Public Entrance Gates
Gate 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillips Lane
Gate 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Crittenden Drive
Gate 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Crittenden Drive
Gate 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preston Highway
Free Off-site Parking
Friday through Sunday, August 19-21 and 26-28
Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday,
fairgoers can park for free in the Prestonia Lot,
located on Phillips Lane across from Gate 1. Free
parking is on a first come, first served basis until
the lot is full.
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PARKING
MAIN STAGE CONCERT SERIES
IN FREEDOM HALL
Thursday, August 18
Reba McEntire
with special guest Parmalee
7:30 p.m. – $46, $50 and $58 (sold out)
Friday, August 19
Jeff Dunham: Perfectly Unbalanced Tour
7 p.m. – $40 and $50
Sunday, August 28
Chris Young, Brett Eldredge
with special guest Chris Lane
7 p.m. - $48, $52 and $60
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for all paid concerts are on sale at the
Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky
International Convention Center Ticket Offices,
with no service charge.
Customers can also purchase tickets by calling
Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky
International Convention Center Ticket Offices at
1-800-745-3000 or calling Ticketmaster at
1-800-487-1212 or going to ticketmaster.com.
Tickets purchased by phone and online are subject
to a convenience charge.
For accessible seating, call (502) 367-5144 or
1-800-231-8085.
Kentucky State Fair gate admission is included in
the ticket price when purchased in advance. All
prices include a facility fee.
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MAIN STAGE CONCERT SERIES IN FREEDOM HALL
THE TURF CONCERT SERIES
Sponsored by the Kentucky Lottery Corporation
(Excluding the August 22 and August 28 concerts)
All concerts are free in Cardinal Stadium and begin
at 8 p.m. with the exception of Sunday, August 28,
when the concert begins at 4 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
ABBA the Concert with special guest Kazual
Friday, August 19
Ashanti with special guest After 7
Saturday, August 20
The Kentucky Headhunters and Black Stone Cherry
Sunday, August 21
The Oak Ridge Boys with special guests Martin
Family Circus
Monday, August 22
Newsboys with special guest 7eventh Time Down
Sponsored by Grant County Tourist and
Convention Commission
Tuesday, August 23
The Happy Together Tour 2016
Featuring The Turtles Flow & Eddie, Chuck Negron
formerly of Three Dog Night, Mark Lindsay formerly of
Paul Revere & The Raiders, Gary Puckett & The Union
Gap, The Cowsills and The Spencer Davis Group
Wednesday, August 24
Chris Janson with special guest Brooke Eden
Thursday, August 25
Blood, Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice,
with special guest Stephen Bishop
Friday, August 26
American Authors with special guest Public
Saturday, August 27
Rachel Platten with special guest Jeffrey James
Sunday, August 28 – 4 p.m.
Francesca Battistelli with special guests
Building 429, Lauren Daigle and Finding Favour
Sponsored by Grant County Tourist and
Convention Commission
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THE TURF CONCERT SERIES
WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP
HORSE SHOW (SINCE 1902)
Location: Freedom Hall
Dates: August 20-27
The Kentucky State Fair’s World’s Championship
Horse Show offers $1.2 million in special awards
and trophies. Competition is in Saddle Horse,
Roadster Horse, Hackney-Harness Pony, Roadster
Pony and Saddle Seat Equitation divisions. First
place winners are recognized throughout the
Saddlebred industry as true World Champions.
Freedom Hall will once again host the world’s
richest and most prestigious horse show on
August 20-27. This year the show begins one day
earlier.
Enjoy the 2016 World’s Championship Horse
Show from the comfort of your home or on-the-go
with your mobile device. Live streaming will be
available for viewers at $25 per day or $150 for the
entire week. Connect to pay-per-view directly from
www.kystatefair.org/wchs.
Free Morning Performances
Beginning at 12 p.m. August 21-24 and at
9 a.m. August 26-27. No morning performance
on August 25.
Paid Evening Performances
SHOW DATES
August 20, 7:00pm
IN ADVANCE AFTER AUG 19
$14*
$18
August 21-25, 6:30pm $14*
$18
August 26, 7:00pm
$20*
$25
August 27, 7:00pm
$20*
$25
*Advance tickets (Upper Level only) and gate admission
must be purchased by midnight Tuesday, August 16.
A week-long reserved seat ticket includes one gate
admission per event and is $220, plus $7 postage &
handling per order. All prices include facility fee.
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WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW
WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP
HORSE SHOW (SINCE 1902)
Staff
Scarlett Mattson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager
Whitney Turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager
Interviews and Credentials
If you would like a horse show interview,
contact Scarlett Mattson in the Horse Show
Office located beside Stopher Walk, east side
of Skywalk, by calling (502) 367-5300.
Gate Admission
Kentucky State Fair admission is required
for all evening performances of the World’s
Championship Horse Show.
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WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW
BUILDINGS AND THEIR USES
Broadbent Arena dedicated in 1977
Beef Cattle Judging
Boer Goat Judging
Dairy Cattle Judging
Draft Horse and Mule Pull
Miniature Horse Judging
Mule & Jack Judging
Cardinal Stadium dedicated in 1956
The Turf Concert Series
East Hall dedicated in 1976
Entry Departments: Antiques, Culinary, Hobbies
and Textiles
Freedom Hall dedicated in 1956
Administrative Offices
Fairgrounds Security & Police
First Aid Station
Freddy Farm Bureau
General Store
Kentucky Pork Producers’ Country Cookin’ Corner
Main Stage Concerts
Ticket Office
World’s Championship Horse Show
Newmarket Hall
FFA Awards Program
FFA General Auctioneering Contest
4-H & FFA Sale of Champions
Pavilion dedicated in 1956
Dairy Goats
Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits
Rooster Crowing Contest
Sheep
Swine
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BUILDINGS AND THEIR USES
BUILDINGS AND THEIR USES
North Wing dedicated in 2007
Equine Exhibit
Performing Arts Showcase
sponsored by UAW/Ford
The Mrs. Wyndall Smith Quilt Award Presentation
UAW/Ford Simulated Factory
UPHA Barn Tours and Stable Talks
South Wing dedicated in 1991
Cast Iron Chef Competition
Coca-Cola Talent Classic
Commercial Exhibit
Discovery Farm
Entry Departments: Fine Arts & Crafts,
Homebrew Beer, Homemade Wine, Tropical &
Native Fish and Plants & Flowers
Fairbears
Family Stage
Gourmet Garden Stage
sponsored by Kentucky Beef Farmers
Health Horizons
Heritage Hall
Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast & Auction
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Annual Gospel Quartet Contest
Kentucky Lottery Corporation
Kentucky State Fair Cheer and Dance Competition
Presented by AmeriCheer
Kidz Biz Stage
Little Miss and Mister
Kentucky County Fairs Pageant
Main Street Kentucky
Media Days
Pride of the Counties
Product Showcase
Rock ‘N’ Relax Baby Care Center
Safety Town
Southland Dairy Farmers
Special Exhibitions and Programs
Step Show
Trial by Jury
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BUILDINGS AND THEIR USES
BUILDINGS AND THEIR USES
West Hall dedicated in 1976
Entry Departments: Bees & Honey,
Country Ham, Dairy Products, Egg Show,
Field Seed & Grain, Fruits & Nuts, Tobacco
and Vegetables & Melons
FFA Exhibits and 4-H Cloverville Exhibits
Largest Pumpkin and Watermelon Contest
West Wing
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Livestock Clinics
Miller’s Border Collies sponsored by Chaney’s
Dairy Barn
Show Ring
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BUILDINGS AND THEIR USES
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
FREEDOM HALL
Freddy Farm Bureau
Come meet the 18-foot tall farmer with a giant
heart for farming and the people of Kentucky.
Freddy Farm Bureau is the biggest, friendliest and
most widely recognizable greeter at the Kentucky
State Fair. You can find this friendly farmer on the
front porch of Freedom Hall.
General Store
Take a little piece of the Kentucky State Fair home
with you at the General Store where you can
purchase t-shirts, hats and many more souvenirs.
Billy Reed will be at the General Store from 10
a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24 to sign
Freedom Hall books.
NORTH WING
Equine Exhibit
All things equine from jewelry and halters to
outfits and art pieces.
Ford Ride and Drive Event
Be one of the first to drive the “Future of Tough”
– the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty before it’s
available at local dealerships. Enter for a chance to
win a 2017 Ford Super Duty.
Performing Arts Showcase
Watch storytellers, musicians, comedians, singers,
dancers and more perform on display. Sponsored
by United Auto Workers & Ford Motor Company.
See performances by KAZUAL, featured on
America’s Got Talent.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
NORTH WING (continued)
Ford Motor Company/United
Auto Workers Simulated Factory
Test your skills in this simulated hands-on
assembly line, complete with state-of-the-art
robotics demonstrations. Sponsored by United
Auto Workers & Ford Motor Company.
SOUTH WING A
Competitive Entries
Fine Arts & Crafts, Tropical & Native Fish, Plants &
Flowers, Homebrew Beer & Homemade Wine.
Gourmet Garden Stage
View cooking demonstrations and contests,
including the Cast-Iron Chef Competition, The
Kentucky Farm to School Junior Chef Competition
and a live taping of Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.
Sponsored by Kentucky Beef Farmers.
Pride of the Counties
Learn about the tourist attractions, festivals,
employment opportunities and recreational
activities the counties of Kentucky have to offer.
Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
Companies.
Product Showcase
Learn about Kentucky businesses as they
showcase a wide variety of products and services.
Sponsored by Primax Compozit Home Systems
and Condominium Travel Club.
Trial by Jury
Be a juror. Debate and decide a real-life court case.
Presented by Kentucky Association of Criminal
Defense Lawyers.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
SOUTH WING B
Coca-Cola Talent Classic
Catch this highly competitive contest that gives
teens ages 13-21 a chance at stardom. Sponsored
by Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated.
Discovery Farm
Learn what life is like on a Kentucky farm and meet
cattle, goats, llamas, sheep, poultry and a sow and
her litter. Sponsored by Kentucky Pork Producers.
Fairbears
Meet Fairbear and his trusty female sidekick,
Fairabear, at the Kidz Biz Stage.
Health Horizons
Get healthy with lifestyle education, free
screenings and interactive exhibits from
Kentucky’s medical community. Sponsored by
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Heuser
Hearing Institute and Kentucky Commission on
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Humana, Kentucky
Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Passport
Health Plan, Aetna, & Caresource.
Kentucky Lottery Corporation
Put a little play in your day at the Kentucky Lottery’s
exhibit. Buy lottery tickets at the winner wagon,
play keno or take a spin on the prize wheel.
Kidz Biz
Enjoy family fun with comedians, musicians and
more, including the Kidz Biz Stage, Rock N Relax
Baby Care Center and Safety Town. Sponsored
by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky
State Police, Louisville Metro Police Department,
Federal Agencies, Baptist Health Louisville,
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness and
Kentucky Air National Guard.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
SOUTH WING B (continued)
Little Miss & Mister
Kentucky County Fairs Pageant
Watch as boys and girls ages 5-8 captivate the
audience with their sparkling grins as they stride
across the stage.
Main Street Kentucky
Celebrate Kentucky with interactive exhibits
focusing on state government, arts, education,
agriculture and more. Sponsored by Kentucky
Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources,
Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, LG&E and KU
Energy, Transit Authority of River City (TARC) and
Energy Star.
See America! National Parks
Centennial Exhibition
Celebrate the centennial birthday of the National
Park Service with this special exhibition. Stunning
landscape and wildlife photographs from each
of the fifty-nine National Parks in the system
will be on the exhibit, including Kentucky’s own
Mammoth Cave National Park.
Southland Dairy Farmers
Learn about dairy farming, nutrition and how to
milk a cow at this interactive educational exhibit.
Steve Trash
Be astonished by Steve Trash and how he turns
everyday pieces of garbage into magic!
The Rubber Chicken Show
See a shocking display of thrilling fire juggling –
with the juggler’s hands actually ON FIRE!
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
SOUTH WING C
Commercial Exhibits
350 booths with a huge selection of merchandise
for a wide variety of interests: from jewelry and
State Fair souvenirs to crafts and collectibles.
Heritage Hall
Seniors 55 and older, get ready for fun, music,
games, dancing, contests and bingo. Produced by
Louisville Metro Parks Senior Services.
Family Stage
Watch as traveling national acts take the stage and
make audiences laugh and stand in awe. Local
dancers and singers add to the family talent on the
stage.
Chinese Acrobats of Hebei
See these masters of agility and grace combining
Chinese traditions, incredible acrobatics, stunning
costumes, and a beautiful music soundtrack.
Sponsored by The Sweet Shoppe.
The Magic of David Garrard
Be awed by David’s unique mix of magic and
music. Sponsored by America’s Windows.
Kentucky Sports Radio Live Broadcast
with Matt Jones – August 19
Jones founded KentuckySportsRadio.com,
which become one of the most popular college
sports sites in America. Sponsored by Streamline
Communications.
Riverlink
Listen as spokespeople make presentations on
the new all-electronic toll system that’s coming
to Louisville-Southern Indiana Ohio River bridges
later this year.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
SOUTH WING C (continued)
Kentucky State Fair Cheer and Dance
Competition Presented by AmeriCheer
Watch performers share their passion for cheer
and dance through attitude, effort and dedication
in this cheerleading and dance competition.
SOUTH WING PARKING LOT
Duke’s Taste Tour
Stop by Duke’s Taste Tour kitchen trailer and take
home a mini jar of Duke’s, a recipe card and a
coupon. Serving samples of delicious recipes with
Duke’s Mayonnaise Aug. 19-21.
Turkey Hill Gelato and Haymakers Tour
Sample a variety of flavors in sample size
packages of Haymaker cider and tea drinks and
Turkey Hill Ice Cream. Coupons and prizes will be
distributed to visitors.
Kid Around Ride Fest
Kid-sized midway rides will be available for friends
and family to enjoy. Children spin, twirl and jump
with excitement on rides their own size.
Kidbucks Game Show
Get your kids to play a thrilling game show with
exciting games! At Kidbucks Game Show, winners
will have a chance to grab as many “Kidbucks” as
possible.
Lady Houdini
Catch Lady Houdini, who has performed more
than 1,400 escapes, well over Houdini’s estimated
record of 1,000 escapes.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
SOUTH WING PARKING LOT (continued)
Malt O Meal Flavor Nation Tour
Taste test your favorite cereal. With 8 cereal
dispensers rotating 12 flavors, enjoy samples with
your family and friends and spin the Prize Wheel
Thursday, Aug. 18-Saturday, Aug. 20.
Mecum Mobile Experience
The world’s largest collector car auction brings
their Mecum Mobile Experience to the fair Aug.
22-28. See these rare cars up close and register
for a chance to win a t-shirt and a photo op with a
car.
Neecha’s Amazing Dobermans Show
Cheer for the high-flying Dobermans in this fun
and exciting dog show! Sponsored by Feeders
Supply.
Paw Patrol Roll Patrol Road Tour
PAW Patrol will appear Saturday, Aug. 20-Sunday,
Aug. 21. Stroll over and meet PAW Patrol, Little
Charmers and Chubby Puppies: with activities,
family photo opportunities, new toys and limited
edition giveaways.
Tractor Supply “Follow Us
to the Fair” Tour
Stop by for family fun, with music and activities
on stage, photo opportunities, prizes to win and a
chance to lasso a “runaway pig.”
Tangled Tail
This traveling exhibit aims to increase awareness
and open conversation about depression and
mental health through art. Tangled Tail will be at
the fair Thursday, Aug. 18-Sunday, Aug. 21.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
ROVING ACTS
Buck Trout Show
Look out for Buck Trout as he drives around in his
little truck, with his zany antics and comical stories
that promote good values and encourage healthier
lifestyles.
Rock-It The Robot
Find Rock-It The Robot as this 9-foot gentle giant
roams the grounds, putting on his own light show
at night with blue lights through his chest, arms
and face.
WEST COURTYARD
Cuzzin’ Grumpy’s Porkchop Revue
Catch this comedy animal variety show featuring
swine of all kind performing stunts and laughable
antics. See them dance, sing and jump!
WEST WING
Livestock Clinics
Markey Lamb, Beef Cattle and Market Hog
Clinics. In the Show Ring.
Miller’s Border Collies
See trained dogs execute herding techniques
on command in the Show Ring. Sponsored by
Chaney’s Dairy Barn.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
PAVILION
“Something to Crow About”
Rooster Crowing Contest
Listen as exhibitors put their roosters’ abilities to
the test in this crowing contest.
ENTERTAINMENT TENTS
Bourbon World Tent – NEW!
Enjoy Kentucky’s signature beverage with
nationally renowned entertainment. Located in the
South Wing Parking Lot.
Budweiser True Music
Entertainment Tent
Pop in for live music, with food by Associated
Enterprises. Located in the West Wing Parking Lot.
Kentucky Bourbon,
Bites and Brews Tent
Bring your appetite. Six Row Events features
Kentucky bourbon, Kentucky themed food and
craft beer. Learn the process of distillation and
brewing, and talk with local brewery/distillery reps.
Local bands will entertain. Located on the West
Lawn. Presented by Six Row Events.
Kentucky Cookout Tent
Kentucky’s best homegrown food from: Kentucky
Sheep and Wool Producers, Kentucky Aquaculture
Association, Kentucky Country Ham Producers
Association, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association,
American Dairy Association of Kentucky, Kentucky
Pork Producer’s Association and Kentucky Corn
Grower’s Association.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS
AND SPECIALTY AREAS
ENTERTAINMENT TENTS (continued)
Lawn Party Tent Sponsored by the Q
Enjoy live music and mouthwatering, smoked
barbecue by The Q. Located across from the West
Courtyard.
Sivori Country Music Tent
Tune in for country music and a variety of delicious
grilled foods. Located in South Wing Parking Lot.
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DAILY ATTRACTIONS, SHOWS AND SPECIALTY AREAS
SPECIAL CONTESTS
Little Miss and Mister
Kentucky County Fairs Pageant
Thursday, August 18, 7:30 p.m.
South Wing Conference Center, Room 102-104
The Mrs. Wyndall Smith Quilt
Award Presentation
Friday, August 19, 10:45 a.m.
Largest Pumpkin and
Watermelon Contest
Friday, August 19, 11:30 a.m.
West Hall Porch
“Something to Crow About”
Rooster Crowing Contest
Daily Contests: Thursday, August 18-Saturday,
August 20, 2 p.m. & August 21, 10 a.m.
Finals: Tuesday, August 23, 2 p.m.
Pavilion
Coca-Cola Talent Classic
Semi-Finals: August 20-21
Finals: Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottling
Company Consolidated
South Wing B, Room 102-104
Parade of Champions
Sunday, August 21, 4 p.m.
Show Ring
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Annual Gospel Quartet Contest
Thursday, August 25, 9 a.m.
South Wing Stage
Kentucky State Fair Cheer and Dance
Competition Presented by AmeriCheer
Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m.
South Wing C Ballroom
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SPECIAL CONTESTS
SPECIAL CONTESTS
COOKING COMPETITIONS
Kentucky Farm to School Junior
Chef Competition
Friday, August 19-Friday, August 26
Junior Chef Champions…….Up to $70,000 in
scholarships
Evan Williams® Bourbon
Cooking Competition
Friday, August 19, 6 p.m.
First Prize................$250
Second Prize.......... $125
Third Prize.............$75
Kentucky Beef Council Backyard
Burger Competition
Sunday, August 21, 4 p.m.
First Prize................$250
Second Prize.......... $100
Third Prize.............$50
Gold Medal® Flour Cookie Contest
Monday, August 22, 6 p.m.
First Prize................$200
Second Prize.......... $100
Third Prize.............$50
The Great American
SPAM® Championship
Tuesday, August 23, 6 p.m.
Adult and kids divisions
First Prize...............$150
Second Prize........$50
Third Prize............$25
The Kentucky Pork Challenge
Wednesday, August 24, 6 p.m.
First Prize…………$250
Second Prize…………..$100
Third Prize…………$50
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SPECIAL CONTESTS
ENTRY DEPARTMENTS
AND LOCATIONS
Dates indicate when entries will be on display.
Refer to the Entry Department Judging Schedule
for dates and times of judging.
4-H Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Hall / Every Day.
Beef Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . West Wing / Aug. 24-28
Bees & Honey . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Boer Goats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Broadbent / Aug. 22
Country Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Culinary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Hall / Every Day
Dairy Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . West Wing / Aug. 18-21
Dairy Goats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pavilion / Aug. 18-21
Dairy Products . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
FFA Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Field Seed & Grain. . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Fine Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . South Wing / Every Day
Fish, Tropical & Native . . . . South Wing / Every Day
Fruits & Nuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Hobbies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Hall / Every Day
Homebrew Beer. . . . . . . . . South Wing / Every Day
Homemade Wine. . . . . . . . South Wing / Every Day
Mules & Jacks . . . . . . . . . . Broadbent / Aug. 18-23
Pigeons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pavilion / Aug. 18-21
Plants & Flowers. . . . . . . . . South Wing / Every Day
Poultry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pavilion / Aug. 18-21
Rabbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pavilion / Aug. 18-21
Sheep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pavilion / Aug. 23-28
Swine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pavilion / Aug. 24-28
Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . East Hall / Every Day
Tobacco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
Vegetables & Melons. . . . . . West Hall / Every Day
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR FACTS
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ENTRY DEPARTMENTS AND LOCATIONS
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR FACTS
112th Kentucky State Fair Dates
August 18-28, 2016
113th Kentucky State Fair Dates
August 17-27, 2017
Acreage
The Kentucky State Fair occupies 416 acres
Attendance
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601,672
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515,937
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615,648
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599,854
2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605,565
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602,897
2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621,795
2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586,106
2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589,364
2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614,477
2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629,740.
2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637,327.
2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625,657.
2002. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618,954.
All-time Attendance Record:
684,356 – Set in 1994
Budget
$8 million
Indoor Space
Over 1.2 million square feet, all climate controlled
Location since 1956
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane / Louisville, KY 40209
Parking Capacity
Parking for over 19,000 cars, hard surface and grass.
Staffing
Approximately 250 Kentucky Exposition Center
employees plus 750 event employees.
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR FACTS
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TIMELINE
1816 – Fayette County farmer Colonel Lewis
Sanders organized Kentucky’s first fair and stock
show, five years after America’s first fair and stock
show in Massachusetts.
1841 – The first state fair in the United States
occurred in New York.
1853 – Two years after the first world’s fair in
London, Americans staged their own world’s
fair in New York. The first major, permanent
fairgrounds in Louisville opened in Crescent Hill.
1893 – The first full “Midway” was created for the
World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and some
of the first “fair foods” gained popularity there.
1901 – Abram Renick, legislator from Winchester,
sponsored the bill to create the Kentucky State Fair.
1902 – The newly formed Kentucky Livestock
Breeders Association organized the first Kentucky
State Fair at Churchill Downs, Louisville.
1903 – Owensboro won the bid to host the
second State Fair.
1904 – Due to a pending court case, testing the
constitutionality of state appropriations for the Fair,
the State Fair was cancelled this year.
1905 – The third Kentucky State Fair was held in
Lexington, where organizers lobbied to host the
Fair permanently.
1906 – The Kentucky State Fair returned to
Churchill Downs in Louisville for two consecutive
years, and in 1908 Louisville was named the
permanent site of the Kentucky State Fair.
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TIMELINE
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TIMELINE
1908 – The first permanent Kentucky State
Fairgrounds was constructed in the Parkland
neighborhood of western Louisville, opening for
the September event.
1914 – A saddle horse stake at the Kentucky
State Fair Horse Show became the richest purse
in the nation; three years later, the Horse Show
awarded its first world’s championship.
1916-1919 – For the next four years, State Fair
exhibits, attractions, and entries reflected wartime
and the U.S. involvement in World War I.
1924 – Daily radio broadcasts originated from the
Fair for the first time. The medium of radio would
influence Fair programming for decades.
1930-1933 – During the Depression, State Fair
attendance declined, but the Fair Board
implemented reduced admission fees and added
an overnight campground for fairgoers.
1937 – Floodwaters covered the Fairgrounds in
January and led to extensive repairs.
1942-1943 – Buildings at the State Fairgrounds
were converted to defense industry uses, and the
State Fair was cancelled.
1944-1945 – As World War II continued, the
State Fair was temporarily moved to Churchill
Downs, where patriotic programs boosted the
spirits of fairgoers.
1948 – Before Kentucky had its first commercial
television station, TV broadcasting was
demonstrated at the Fair. Television programming
would influence Fair attractions for years to come.
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TIMELINE
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TIMELINE
1950 – Ground was broken for a new Fairgrounds
and multi-purpose sports and entertainment
center near new airport and highway facilities.
1956 – Following years of plan changes and
construction delays due to the Korean War, the
Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (KFEC) was
opened for the 1956 State Fair.
1974 – An April tornado caused widespread
damage to KFEC.
1986 – Preview attractions in the new permanent
amusement park at KFEC, Kentucky Kingdom,
were opened in time for the Fair.
2004 – The 100th Kentucky State Fair was
commemorated with nostalgic programs and a
State Fair history exhibition.
2006 – North American Midway Entertainment
takes over Thrillway operations, and some popular
exhibits are relocated due to the East Wing
reconstruction.
2007 – A nearly $60,000,000 renovation
was made to the North Wing in the Kentucky
Exposition Center. The renovation consisted of a
new Exhibit Hall space, and the replacement of the
East Hall.
2011 – Military Day was instituted to recognize
active and retired military.
2012 – The VanHook Brothers of Somerset broke
a Kentucky State Fair record with their pumpkin,
which weighed in at a whopping 1,709.5 pounds.
2013 – In the Summer of 2013, Kentucky
Kingdom was reopened.
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TIMELINE
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