County Fair Guide

Kenton County Fair

Covington, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

July 13–18, 2026

Duration

6 days

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Size

medium

About Kenton County Fair

The Kenton County Fair is one of northern Kentucky's major summer events, drawing large crowds from across the Cincinnati metropolitan area each July. Kenton County forms the core of the Northern Kentucky urban area just south of Cincinnati.

What to Expect

Carnival rides and midway, livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, live entertainment, food vendors, and community programming. The fair draws significant crowds given Kenton County's large suburban population.

Visitor Tips

Kenton County is directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, with easy access via I-75 and I-275. Newport and Covington offer riverfront dining and views of the Cincinnati skyline.

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