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Augusta Riverfest Fair

Augusta, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

July 15–19, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

About Augusta Riverfest Fair

The Augusta Riverfest Fair is held each July in Augusta, a picturesque Ohio River town in Bracken County. Running July 15–19, the fair combines the charm of a small-town county fair with the scenic beauty of the Ohio River. Events include vendors, food, beauty pageants, baby show, music, animal shows, and an exhibit hall.

What to Expect

Vendors, food, beauty pageants, baby show, live music, animal shows, and exhibit hall. The Ohio River setting adds a scenic backdrop to a classic small-county fair.

Visitor Tips

Augusta is on KY-8 along the Ohio River, about 60 miles northeast of Lexington. The town features many historic 19th-century buildings and has been used as a filming location. Rosemary Clooney grew up in nearby Maysville.

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