County Fair Guide

Madison County Fair and Horse Show

Richmond, Kentucky

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Typical Month

July

Duration

9 days

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Size

medium

About Madison County Fair and Horse Show

The Madison County Fair and Horse Show in Richmond is one of central Kentucky's major county fairs, running from late July into August. Held at the fairgrounds at 3237 Old Irvine Road, the fair serves Madison County, home of Eastern Kentucky University. The fair includes a full week of livestock shows, pageants, carnival entertainment, and horse show competition.

What to Expect

Horse show, livestock competitions, pageants, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, demolition derby, food vendors, and community entertainment.

Visitor Tips

Richmond is on I-75 about 25 miles south of Lexington. Eastern Kentucky University's campus, Fort Boonesborough State Park, and White Hall State Historic Site are all nearby attractions.

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