The Western Kentucky State Fair — reaching a milestone this summer in its 75th year — is set for June 26 through July 4 at the fairgrounds off Richard Street.
The fair is packed with events and attractions that patrons have come to expect for several years. These include the midway carnival rides and games, beauty pageants, home and garden competitions, 4-H events, livestock shows, tractor pulls, the demolition derby and a petting zoo.
Click here for the complete fair schedule and information about admission.
There are some special designation days. Those are:
- Sunday, June 28 — Faith and Family Day. Free admission 2 to 5 p.m. with a church bulletin.
- Tuesday, June 30 — Pennyrile Electric Day. Free admission until 6 p.m. for Pennyrile members with a coupon.
- Wednesday, July 1 — Military and First-Responders Day. Free admission with ID for active-duty military, dependents, veterans and first-responders.
- Thursday, July 2 — Christian County Farm Bureau Day. Free admission for Farm Bureau members with coupon until 6 p.m.
- Saturday, July 4 — City of Hopkinsville Day. A Fourth of July celebration; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
Carnival rides will be provided by Drew Expositions, the same company that has set up on the WKSF midway for several years.
Several community organizations have concession stands that line the walk from the midway to the grandstand.
A full schedule and prices for midway rides is available here.
Highlights will also be posted on the WKSF Facebook page.
