About Isom Days Festival
The Letcher County Fair in Whitesburg is a summer tradition in a mountain community known for Appalshop, its nationally recognized arts and media center. The fair celebrates the agricultural and community traditions of the upper North Fork of the Kentucky River.
What to Expect
Livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, and local entertainment.
Visitor Tips
Whitesburg is on KY-15 in eastern Kentucky, about 130 miles southeast of Lexington. Appalshop, a nationally recognized Appalachian arts and cultural center, is based here.
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