County Fair Guide

Isom Days Festival

Whitesburg, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

Aug 30 – Sep 1, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

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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