The Most Popular Fairs & Festivals in Kentucky

By the number of Google reviews — a real measure of how many people show up and weigh in — the most popular fairs and festivals in Kentucky are led by Kentucky State Fair in Louisville (10,206 reviews, 4.4★), Kentucky State Fairgrounds Events, and Shepherdsville Summer Motorcycle Swap Meet. Here are the 12 most-reviewed events across the state.

The most popular fairs & festivals in Kentucky

1. Kentucky State Fair — Louisville · 4.4★ (10,206 reviews)
2. Kentucky State Fairgrounds Events — Louisville · 4.4★ (10,206 reviews)
3. Shepherdsville Summer Motorcycle Swap Meet — Shepherdsville · Aug 16 · 4★ (2,484 reviews)
4. Shepherdsville Motorcycle Swap Meet — Shepherdsville · Nov 1 · 4★ (2,484 reviews)
5. Kentucky Highland Weekend Renaissance Festival — Eminence · Jun 27–28 · 4.7★ (2,002 reviews)
6. Kentucky Weekend Renaissance Festival — Eminence · Jun 20–21 · 4.7★ (2,001 reviews)
7. Woodland Art Fair — Lexington · Aug 15–16 · 4.6★ (1,430 reviews)
8. Louisville Summer Market — Louisville · Aug 1 · 4.6★ (1,379 reviews)
9. Louisville Fall Flea Market — Louisville · Oct 17 · 4.7★ (1,202 reviews)
10. Taylorsville Holiday Market — Taylorsville · Nov 28 · 4.4★ (969 reviews)
11. West Kentucky Antique and Vintage Market — Madisonville · Jun 26–27 · 4.4★ (649 reviews)
12. Lexington Rock, Bead, Gift and Jewelry Show — Lexington · Dec 4–6 · 4.8★ (591 reviews)

How we rank popularity

We rank by Google review count rather than guesswork. Review volume is the closest public proxy for real attendance and word-of-mouth — the events locals and visitors actually turn out for. Star ratings (shown alongside) measure how much people enjoyed them; the two together give an honest picture most directories can't.