County Fair Guide

Carlisle County Fair

Bardwell, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

August 11–13, 2026

Duration

3 days

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Size

small

What You'll Find There

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

The Fair

Bardwell is home to the Carlisle County Fair, which is one of the Jackson Purchase's smallest county fairs, held each July in Kentucky's least-populated county. Despite its small size, the fair is a major community event for Carlisle County's close-knit rural population.

Local Tips

Bardwell is on US-51 in the heart of the Jackson Purchase, about 30 miles south of Paducah.

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