County Fair Guide

Carlisle County Fair

Bardwell, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

August 11–13, 2026

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

About Carlisle County Fair

The Carlisle County Fair in Bardwell 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.

What to Expect

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

Visitor Tips

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

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