The fair is packed with attractions, including carnival rides, beauty pageants, all kinds of food, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, livestock competitions, a petting zoo, and home-good contests.
Gov. Andy Beshear said during the event Wednesday that the state has invested more than $230 million to support productions since 2022, which helped create 22,000 jobs.
Food trucks will be serving at Hopkinsville Brewing Co. — and three restaurants, The Local, The Crusty Pig and The Mixer, will have special burgers for the week.