Worth Knowing
Held each August in Louisville, the Kentucky State Fair drew an estimated 600,000 visitors in 2025, according to Carnival Warehouse's Top 50 Fairs list. In 2023 it drew 599,000, a 14% jump from 2022, per Kentucky Venues officials. Running since 1902, it's one of the largest fairs in the country.
Source: Carnival WarehouseOn the Midway
Championship livestock competitions across all species including the prestigious World's Championship Horse Show, major entertainment acts, Super Midway carnival, agricultural and FFA/4-H exhibits, commercial vendors, home arts competitions, Kentucky craft fair, bourbon tastings, and legendary Kentucky State Fair country ham.
Before You Go
Located at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, accessible from I-264 and I-65. Purchase tickets online at kystatefair.org. The World's Championship Horse Show is a must-see prestige equestrian event.
What to Know
Held annually in Louisville, the Kentucky State Fair is one of the nation's premier state fairs and the flagship celebration of Kentucky agriculture and culture. The fair got its start in 1902 and has remained a Kentucky agricultural mainstay ever since. Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center since the early 20th century, this world-class 11-day event attracts more than 600,000 visitors and showcases everything from champion livestock to major entertainment acts.
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