County Fair Guide

Wayne County Fair

Monticello, Kentucky

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2026 Dates

Jun 26 – Jul 4, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

About Wayne County Fair

The Wayne County Fair in Monticello is a Lake Cumberland gateway fair held each July in a small county seat in the hill country of south-central Kentucky. Monticello sits above the Cumberland River valley and serves as a gateway to the southern end of Lake Cumberland.

What to Expect

Livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, and community entertainment.

Visitor Tips

Monticello is on US-27 about 90 miles south of Lexington. Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland are nearby.

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