About Fayette County Fair
The Fayette County Fair in Lexington celebrates the Horse Capital of the World — the Bluegrass region limestone pastures produce exceptional thoroughbreds, and Keeneland Race Course, the Kentucky Horse Park, and the surrounding stud farms define a county where equine agriculture is the foundation of one of America most distinctive regional economies.
What to Expect
Expect horse and livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, equestrian events, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, and a large fair drawing from the greater Lexington metropolitan area.
Visitor Tips
Keeneland Race Course hosts the Blue Grass Stakes and major thoroughbred sales. The Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and major equine museum. The Red Mile harness racing track and the bourbon distilleries on the Lexington Bourbon Trail round out the county offerings.
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