County Fair Guide

Hancock County Fair

Hawesville, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

July 7–10, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

About Hancock County Fair

The Hancock County Fair in Hawesville is a small Ohio River county fair held each August in one of Kentucky's smallest counties. Hancock County sits along the Ohio River between Owensboro and Tell City, Indiana, and the fair is the community's primary summer gathering. Members of the Kentucky Association of Fairs and Shows, the Hancock County Fair features traditional agricultural competitions and community entertainment.

What to Expect

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

Visitor Tips

Hawesville is on US-60 along the Ohio River, about 45 miles west of Louisville. The scenic Ohio River valley and Cannelton Locks and Dam are nearby points of interest.

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