About Barren County Fair
The Barren County Fair in Glasgow is a major south-central Kentucky summer event, drawing visitors from across the Barren River watershed each July. Glasgow is a lively small city and regional hub, and the county fair is one of the highlights of the summer calendar.
What to Expect
Livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, demolition derby, and fair food.
Visitor Tips
Glasgow is on US-68 about 90 miles south of Louisville. Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a major recreation area nearby.
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