Kentucky State Fair
About this event
The Kentucky State Fair is an agricultural fair in Louisville, Kentucky, at Kentucky Exposition Center. The 2026 event takes place Aug 20–30, 2026. It holds a 4.4-star rating from 10,206 Google reviews. Kentucky's flagship summer fair draws hundreds of thousands to the Expo Center each August for livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, free entertainment tents, and classic fair food. The 2026 fair runs August 20 through August 30 with America 250th-themed celebrations throughout the grounds.
Annual, eleven days in mid-to-late August
Location & directions
Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
Frequently asked questions
When is Kentucky State Fair 2026?
Kentucky State Fair takes place Aug 20–30, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Annual, eleven days in mid-to-late August
Where is Kentucky State Fair held?
Kentucky State Fair is held in Louisville, Kentucky, at Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209.
What is Kentucky State Fair?
Kentucky's flagship summer fair draws hundreds of thousands to the Expo Center each August for livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, free entertainment tents, and classic fair food.
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