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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