2009 Fair Dates: August 20 - 30, 2009 - Celebrating Kentucky's 105th State Fair. The World’s Championship Horse Show will be held August 23 - 29, 2009.
Kentucky State Fair Location:
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky
About the Kentucky State Fair:
The eleven-day Kentucky State Fair has been celebrating the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State for over 100 years. The first Kentucky State Fair took place at Churchill Downs in 1902, while the Fair of today is held at the massive Kentucky Exposition Center, which features over one million square feet of indoor climate controlled exhibit space with indoor and outdoor exhibit space totaling 416 acres. The Kentucky State Fair attracts close to or more than 600,000 people annually, with 1994 holding the attendance record to date of just over 684,000 fair-goers.
Each year, the World’s Championship Horse Show, the most prestigious saddlebred show in the world, is held during the Fair. The Kentucky State Fair and the World’s Championship Horse Show are owned and produced by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet.
While the Kentucky State Fair of today continues its agricultural traditions, it has evolved to include other components including trade and public education expositions and a major entertainment venue. Featured exhibits and events include an array of rides, food, crafts, animals, competitions, music, games and entertainment.
Special exhibits showcase vendors, products and services, entertaining, interactive activities for children and educational exhibits. Main Street Kentucky highlights businesses from across Kentucky, while Heritage Hall appeals to seniors who are young at heart. Health Horizons features the latest information in health trends, while the Pride of the Counties exhibit area highlights the best of Kentucky.
Whether enjoying the bright lights and excitement of the Thrillway, leisurely browsing the array of exhibits in the air-conditioned exhibit halls, the competitive finesse of the World’s Championship Horse Show or daily world class entertainment, the Kentucky State Fair offers memory-making fun for all ages.
Additional Information:
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Kentucky State Fair Web Site
Country Fairs, Agricultural Events and Horse Shows in Kentucky:
- Kentucky County Fairs and Horse Shows
Statewide - Various Dates
Find out about more than 130 county fairs and horse shows taking place throughout Kentucky from May through October by visiting the Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows Web Site.
- North American International Livestock Exposition
Louisville, Kentucky - November 7 - 20, 2009
Attracting approximately 225,000 visitors each year, the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) is the world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition, with purebred livestock from almost every state competing for top breed association honors and national recognition.
The North American Championship Rodeo attracts top cowboys and cowgirls competing for prizes and the title of Regional Champion. For younger visitors, the Children's Barnyard, features hatching chicks and many other baby animals throughout the show.
- National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull
Louisville, Kentucky - February 10 - 13, 2010
The National Farm Machinery Show is America's largest indoor farm show, attracting well over 300,000 people, including attendees for the annual Championship Tractor Pull.
