Do Lexingtonians go to the Kentucky State Fair?

From rides + games to fried food and farm animals, there a whole lot of fun happening in Louisville at the Kentucky State Fair.

An aerial shot of the Kentucky State Fair with all of the rides lit up at night

In addition to rides + food, there are nightly concerts at the Kentucky State Fair. | Photo courtesy of the Kentucky State Fair

The 120th Kentucky State Fair settled into The Kentucky Exposition yesterday, bringing fun, food, games, rides, and a little friendly competition to Louisville through Sunday, Aug. 25.

Earlier this week we asked, “Do you typically attend the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville?”

  • 50% said, “I have, but not in a long time”
  • 34% said, “Nope, never been”
  • 16% said, “Yes, every year”

And for those who go every year, here’s what you all said were your favorite aspects:

  • The animals
  • Food (and funnel cakes, specifically)
  • The county booths
  • The arts + crafts
  • Exhibits

In addition to all the fried foods your heart desires + wild rides your stomach can handle, there’s livestock and horse shows, pageants + nightly concerts to soak in. See the full schedule.

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