County Fair Guide

Breathitt County Fair

Jackson, Kentucky

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Typical Month

August

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

About Breathitt County Fair

The Breathitt County Fair in Jackson is a summer tradition in "Bloody Breathitt" — a county with one of Appalachian Kentucky's most colorful and turbulent histories. The county fair celebrates the community heritage of the North Fork of the Kentucky River region.

What to Expect

Livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, and community entertainment.

Visitor Tips

Jackson is on KY-15 about 70 miles southeast of Lexington, on the North Fork of the Kentucky River.

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