County Fair Guide

Barren County Fair

Glasgow, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

June 23–27, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

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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