About Powell County Fair
The Powell County Fair in Stanton is a summer tradition at the gateway to the Red River Gorge, one of Kentucky's most spectacular natural areas. Powell County attracts rock climbers, hikers, and nature lovers from around the region, but the county fair celebrates its agricultural heritage.
What to Expect
Livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, and community entertainment.
Visitor Tips
Stanton is on KY-11 about 50 miles east of Lexington, at the entrance to the Red River Gorge Geological Area in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
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