The Kentucky State Fair celebrates all things Kentuckian by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.

Schedule of Events

8:00 am - 9:00 am: Jr Dairy Cattle Show
Broadbent Arena 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY
Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire & Milking Shorthorn

8:00 am - 10:00 am: Commodity Appreciation Breakfast
Lot A KY
Located in the Great Kentucky Proud Cookout Tent

8:00 am - 9:00 pm: Poultry, Pigeon & Rabbits Viewable
Pavilion KY
View Poultry, Pigeon & Rabbits while they're on site in the Pavilion.

8:00 am - 9:00 pm: Dairy Cattle Viewable
West Wing KY
View Dairy Cattle while they're on site. They're housed in West Wing, but you can catch them in the show ring in Broadbent Arena at various times in the day.

8:00 am - 9:00 pm: Dairy Goats Viewable
West Wing KY
View Dairy Goats while they're on site in the West Wing.

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Jr Dairy Goat Showmanship
West Hall KY
Followed by Jr Dairy Goat Show

9:30 am - 10:30 am: FFA Meats Evaluation CDE
Freedom Hall

9:30 am - 10:30 am: 4-H Country Ham Judging/Speeches
South Wing B KY

10:00 am - 11:00 am: 4-H Civics Bowl Showcase
Pavilion KY

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: County Queens Meet and Greet
South Wing B KY
Located in South Wing B Room 101. Come meet all the county queens from around the state.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Busy Lady Quilt Shop - Quilting Demo
North Wing Louisville, KY
Located in North Wing Lobby

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Ky Afield Day - Meet host, Chad Miles and the KY Afield Team
South Wing B KY
Meet the host and producers from the longest continuously-running outdoors television show! Located at the Ky Dept of Fish & Wildlife booth in South Wing B.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Blood Pressure Screenings
South Wing B KY
Find these free screenings at the UofL Health Booth in Health Horizons.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Heirloom Croft Art in Wool - Needle Felting
North Wing Louisville, KY
Located in North Wing Lobby

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Robert Haven - Miniatures
East Hall Louisville
Located in Hobbies Department

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Little Miss and Mister Pageant
South Wing B KY
Located in South Wing B Room 106. Watch as boys and girls from around the Commonwealth compete for the title of Little Miss and Mister.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Friends N Stitches - Quilt Guild
North Wing Louisville, KY
Located in North Wing Lobby

10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Junior Chef Competition
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located at the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage in South Wing A Lobby.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Kentucky Living Media Day
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in the South Wing A Lobby. Enjoy meeting your favorite media personalities.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Mammogram Screening
South Wing B KY
This screening is not free. Must have a medical provider and insurance card. Located in Health Horizons.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Hands-only CPR Demos
South Wing B KY
Find these free screenings at the UofL Health Booth in Health Horizons.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Skin Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Colon Cancer Screenings
South Wing B KY
Find these free screenings at the Kentucky Cancer Program Booth in Health Horizons.

10:00 am - 5:30 pm: Hearing Screenings
South Wing B KY
Find these free screenings at the Heuser Hearing Institute Booth in Health Horizons.

10:15 am - 11:00 am: Kentucky State Fair Opening Day Ceremonies
Freedom Hall
Hosted by Kentucky Venues Located at the Front of Freedom Hall. Join us in officially opening the 120th Kentucky State Fair!

11:00 am - 11:15 am: Live Milking Demonstration
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in Discovery Farm in South Wing A

11:00 am - 11:45 am: Miller's Border Collies
West Wing KY
Don't miss this Ky State Fair traditional show. Watch as a group of Border Collies herd their birds.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: E & R Project
Budweiser Tent
Located on the West Lawn

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Kentucky Blue
The BIG Tent Louisville
Located in Lot A outside South Wing A

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Wellcare Health Screenings
South Wing B KY
Maternal Wellness, Heart Rhythm, Diabetic Education/Glucose Screening, Stroke/Cognitive Screening, Adult BMI, Balance/Grip Strength, and Blood Pressure Screenings. Find these free screenings at the Wellcare Booth in Health Horizons.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Vaccinations
South Wing B KY
Flu, Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hep A & B Combo, HPV, MMR, Meningococcal B, Meniningococcal ACYW, Pneumonia, Polio, RSV, COVID, and Shingles. Find these free screenings at the Wellcare Booth in Health Horizons.

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Duckling Slide
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in Discovery Farm in South Wing A

11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Unveiling of the 120 Years 120 Counties Exhibition
South Wing B KY
Hosted by Kentucky Venues & Kentucky Lottery Join members from around the state in unveiling a unique exhibition, celebrating the 120 counties of Kentucky and their connection to the Fair.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: FFA Agronomy CDE
Freedom Hall

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Marvelous Mutts
Lot A KY
Located in Lot A near South Wing C lobby.

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Jaimee
South Wing B KY
Watch local talent perform. Located on the Blue Ribbon Stage in South Wing B Lobby.

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: FFA Dairy Cattle Handlers
Newmarket Hall Louisville, KY

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Live Milking Demonstration
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in Discovery Farm in South Wing A

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Brad Weston - Comic Juggler
South Wing C Louisville, KY
Located in South Wing C Lobby on the Family Stage.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Animal Cracker Conspiracy
Catch this act strolling around the entire fair.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Miller's Border Collies
West Wing KY
Don't miss this Ky State Fair traditional show. Watch as a group of Border Collies herd their birds.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Newmarket Hall Louisville, KY

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: 4-H Poultry Showmanship
South Wing B KY

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: 4-H Lifesmarts Competition
Broadbent Arena 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Little Miss and Mister Pageant
South Wing B KY
Located in South Wing B Room 106. Watch as boys and girls from around the Commonwealth compete for the title of Little Miss and Mister.

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Twin Stunts - FMX Action!
West Lawn KY
Located near the West Lawn

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Ran D. Shine - Comic Magician
South Wing B KY
Located on the Blue Ribbon Stage in South Wing B Lobby.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Broadbent Arena 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Breaka Boyz - Break Dance
South Wing C Louisville, KY
Located in South Wing C Lobby on the Family Stage.

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Marvelous Mutts
Lot A KY
Located in Lot A near South Wing C lobby.

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Plant Guy
Catch this act strolling around the entire fair.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Something to Crow About
Pavilion KY
Listen for the best sounding rooster crow during the Something to Crow About contest.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Lady Houdini
West Hall KY
Located just outside the West Hall entrance doors in the Courtyard

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Live Milking Demonstration
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in Discovery Farm in South Wing A

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Brad Weston - Comic Juggler
South Wing C Louisville, KY
Located in South Wing C Lobby on the Family Stage.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Strong & Amazing Aerial Stunt Show
Pavilion KY
Located just outside the Pavilion in the tent

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Animal Cracker Conspiracy
Catch this act strolling around the entire fair.

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Miller's Border Collies
West Wing KY
Don't miss this Ky State Fair traditional show. Watch as a group of Border Collies herd their birds.

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Smalltown Gallery - Pottery
North Wing Louisville, KY
Located in North Wing Lobby

3:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Judge Angus
Budweiser Tent
Located on the West Lawn

3:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Rockland Road
The BIG Tent Louisville
Located in Lot A outside South Wing A

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Twin Stunts - FMX Action!
West Lawn KY
Located near the West Lawn

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Ran D. Shine - Comic Magician
South Wing B KY
Located on the Blue Ribbon Stage in South Wing B Lobby.

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: FFA Livestock Judging Contest
Newmarket Hall Louisville, KY

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Breaka Boyz - Break Dance
South Wing C Louisville, KY
Located in South Wing C Lobby on the Family Stage.

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Marvelous Mutts
Lot A KY
Located in Lot A near South Wing C lobby.

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Plant Guy
Catch this act strolling around the entire fair.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: FFA Wildlife Management
Freedom Hall

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Broadbent Arena 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Welcome to the Guffey's House "All Things Eggs! Eggmazing Dishes!"
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Featuring Kentucky Poultry Federation. Located at the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage in South Wing A Lobby

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm: Live Milking Demonstration
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in Discovery Farm in South Wing A

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Brad Weston - Comic Juggler
South Wing C Louisville, KY
Located in South Wing C Lobby on the Family Stage.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Strong & Amazing Aerial Stunt Show
Pavilion KY
Located just outside the Pavilion in the tent

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Animal Cracker Conspiracy
Catch this act strolling around the entire fair.

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Miller's Border Collies
West Wing KY
Don't miss this Ky State Fair traditional show. Watch as a group of Border Collies herd their birds.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Cheesburger Dip
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Featuring Kentucky Beef Council. Located at the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage in South Wing A Lobby

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Twin Stunts - FMX Action!
West Lawn KY
Located near the West Lawn

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Ran D. Shine - Comic Magician
South Wing B KY
Located on the Blue Ribbon Stage in South Wing B Lobby.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: 4-H Country Ham Awards
South Wing C Louisville, KY

6:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Live Milking Demonstration
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Located in Discovery Farm in South Wing A

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Breaka Boyz - Break Dance
South Wing C Louisville, KY
Located in South Wing C Lobby on the Family Stage.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Plant Guy
Catch this act strolling around the entire fair.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Lady Houdini
West Hall KY
Located just outside the West Hall entrance doors in the Courtyard

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Seasonal Delciousness "Alfalfa Seasonal Vegetables"
South Wing A Louisville, KY
Featuring KY Black Farmers Association and Alfalfa's. Located at the Farm to Fair Cooking Stage in South Wing A Lobby

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Strong & Amazing Aerial Stunt Show
Pavilion KY
Located just outside the Pavilion in the tent

7:30 pm - 11:45 pm: Top Shelf
Budweiser Tent
Located on the West Lawn

7:30 pm - 11:45 pm: Dance Hall Hooligans
The BIG Tent Louisville
Located in Lot A outside South Wing A

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Lonestar and Eddie Montgomery
Texas Roadhouse Concert Series Area KY
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. in Lot L.

Time: 10am-midnight

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