Kentucky State Fair 2023: Everything You Need To Know!

🎡🌽🐎 Experience the magic of summer at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair!  Embracing the theme "Summer Summed Up," this 11-day celebration of all things Kentucky awaits you at the Kentucky Exposition Center from August 17-27.

Indulge in mouthwatering corn dogs, ice cream, and sinfully delicious fried treats. 🍦🍔🍟 Enjoy live music, witness stunning horse shows, and explore captivating exhibits of rabbits, goats, and more. 🎶🎠🐴 Plus, we're thrilled to announce the exciting addition of BEERFEST, showcasing 20 unique Kentucky craft beers on Saturday, August 19, in partnership with Louisville Ale Trail! 🍻

The Texas Roadhouse Concert Series returns with amazing acts like Chris Janson, Morris Day and the Time, and many others - all included with your fair admission. 🎤🎸🎵

This year, we're proud to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the prestigious World's Championship Horse Show at Freedom Hall from August 19-26! 🏆🐎

Join us from August 17-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center for the 2023 Kentucky State Fair, a beloved tradition that brings together the vibrant spirit of our great state. 🎉🌟

📅 Fair Hours: Outside:

• Thursday, Aug 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday, Aug 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 21 to Thursday, Aug. 24: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Inside:

• Thursday, Aug. 17: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 20: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 21 to Thursday, Aug. 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug 26: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

🅿️ Parking: Parking for the Kentucky State Fair will be in Parking Lot A at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

💸 Ticket Information:

• Early bird admission tickets, which include parking, are on sale now through Aug. 4 for $9 online, at participating Kroger stores, and at the Kentucky Exposition Center box office.
• Tickets that include parking increase to $10 on Aug. 5.
• Tickets purchased during the fair are $10 for admission and $10 for parking.

🎟️ Thrill Ville wristbands are available now through Aug. 16 online, at participating Kroger stores, and at the Kentucky Exposition Center box office for $30. Thrill Ville wristbands increase to $35 on Aug. 17.

• BEERFEST will require an additional wristband purchase.

🎟️ Kentucky State Fair admission and ride wristbands are available online via Ticketmaster and at participating Kroger locations. Visit kystatefair.org/tickets for details.

🎫 World Championship Horse Show Tickets: Tickets for the World Championship Horse Show, held Aug. 19-Aug. 26, are $8-$11 depending on the day. This does not include general State Fair admission. All-week reserved World Championship Horse Show tickets are $184 and include Fair admission. Call 502-367-5177 to purchase.

🎉 Don't miss out on the exciting discounts on specific days for fairgoers:

• Sunday, Aug. 20: Military Sunday — Active military and veterans, as well as their families, can attend the fair for free. Military ID is required. Wristbands for Thrill Ville will be discounted 20% and available onsite.
• Monday, Aug. 21: $5 Monday — Enjoy a discounted $5 admission per person, including parking.
• Tuesday, Aug. 22: Senior Day — Anyone 55 and older can get into the fair for free, although you will have to pay for parking.
• Wednesday, Aug. 23: Sensory Awareness Day — Free admission and Thrill Ville tickets will be given to fairgoers with sensory processing differences. Limited tickets are available. To receive tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected].

What's new at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair? BEERFEST will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, featuring 20 Kentucky craft beers curated through the Louisville Ale Trail.

🎶 Free Concerts for the Kentucky State Fair at Lot L adjacent to Kentucky Kingdom and Broadbent Arena:

• Thursday, Aug. 17: Chris Janson with special guest Alex Miller
• Friday, Aug. 18: Morris Day and the Time with special guest Tag Team
• Saturday, Aug. 19: Foghat with special guest The Kentucky Headhunters
• Sunday, Aug. 20: The Oak Ridge Boys with special guest T.G. Sheppard
• Monday, Aug. 21: Casting Crowns
• Tuesday, Aug. 22: Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, and The Cowsills
• Wednesday, Aug. 23: Larry Fleet with special guest Tyler Rich
• Thursday, Aug. 24: Vince Neil the Legendary Voice with special guest Autograph
• Friday, Aug. 25: Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry with special guest Lonestar
• Saturday, Aug. 26: Warren Zeiders with special guest JD Shelburne

🐾 Fairgoers will see plenty of animals, including dairy cattle, goats, poultry, rabbits, and more!

This story will be updated with more details as fair organizers finalize dates and times for many of its events. Be sure to check back for updates and visit the 2023 Kentucky State Fair at kystatefair.org." 🎪🎈 #KentuckyStateFair #SummerFun #FamilyFriendlyEvent