County Fair Guide

Grant County Fair

Williamstown, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

Jul 27 – Aug 1, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

About Grant County Fair

The Grant County Fair in Williamstown is a traditional small-town Kentucky fair serving the rural communities of Grant County each July. Williamstown gained national attention as the home of the Ark Encounter attraction, but the county fair remains the most authentic local community gathering of the summer.

What to Expect

Livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, local food vendors, and community entertainment. A genuine small-county Kentucky fair experience.

Visitor Tips

Williamstown is on I-75 about 25 miles south of Cincinnati, making it easily accessible from Northern Kentucky. The Ark Encounter is nearby if you want to extend the trip.

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