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• Economic Impact Study of Kentucky State Fair Board Events Points to Strong Returns for the Commonwealth
  Thursday, September 28, 2006
  A new economic impact study of Kentucky State Fair Board events posted growth in key economic measures, generating $453 million annually in fiscal impact on local and state economies.
• SUBMIT ENTRIES NOW FOR KENTUCKY STATE FAIR COMPETITIONS
  Friday, April 14, 2006
  Twenty-nine departments and thousands of categories offer participants the chance to showcase nearly every imaginable talent at this year’s Fair.
• RASCAL FLATTS CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 8
  Monday, March 27, 2006
  Tickets for the "Me and My Gang Tour 2006" concert, featuring Rascal Flatts presented by Coors Light with special guest Gary Allan, go on sale Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
• National Farm Machinery Show Sets All-Time Attendance Record
  Monday, February 27, 2006
  The 41st National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) set an all-time attendance record as 312,206 people poured through the Kentucky Exposition Center February 15–18.
• NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO IN LOUISVILLE
  Monday, November 07, 2005
  The largest all-breed, purebred livestock show in the world, the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), is underway at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, through November 18.
• KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER'S NEWEST ADDITION - SOUTH WING C NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
  Thursday, October 06, 2005
  The Kentucky Exposition Center cut the ribbon on the newest addition of exhibit space today as South Wing C was officially opened for business.
• SECOND HIGHEST RECORD SET AT 101ST KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Thursday, August 25, 2005
  The 101st Kentucky State Fair’s 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions concluded this evening with $94,750 raised during the live auction. This year’s sale of the Grand and Reserve Champion market animals set the second highest record in its 26 year history.
• CHAMPIONSHIP AUCTION AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Thursday, August 25, 2005
  Live auction of 4-H and FFA grand and reserve champion market animals
• HOPKINSVILLE NATIVE BRICE LONG TO OPEN FOR TRACE ADKINS AT THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Thursday, August 25, 2005
  Country music singer/songwriter Brice Long has been added as the opening act for Trace Adkins on Saturday, August 27 in Cardinal Stadium at 8 p.m.
• KENTUCKY STATE FAIR MEDIA ADVISORY & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
  Monday, August 15, 2005
  Preview of the Kentucky State Fair's new educational exhibit, Kaleidoscope Discovery Zone
• DOWNLOADABLE PHOTOS AND CAPTIONS FROM THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR AVAILABLE AUGUST 18-28
  Friday, August 12, 2005
  High-resolution photographs and accompanying captions from featured activities at the 101st Kentucky State Fair will be posted online for the media’s use.
• KENTUCKY STATE FAIR ENTRY DEPARTMENT JUDGING BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
  Wednesday, August 10, 2005
  A day-by-day list of the judging schedules for everything from antiques to vegetables.
• HELP WANTED FOR THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Monday, August 01, 2005
  Applications for temporary workers for the Kentucky State Fair are being accepted beginning Monday, August 8.
• FREE CONCERTS BRING BIG NAMES AND BIG HITS TO THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Friday, July 29, 2005
  From country to rap and all things in between, stars from a variety of musical genres will provide a 10-night free concert lineup that’s sure to include an evening for everyone’s musical tastes.
• ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT KROGER
  Monday, June 27, 2005
  Beginning July 3, advance discount admission and Thrillway ride tickets will be available for purchase at the checkout lanes of Kentucky and Southern Indiana Kroger stores by using a Kroger Plus Card.
• HILARY DUFF’S “STILL MOST WANTED” TOUR 2005 COMING TO THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Thursday, June 09, 2005
  Music, film and television star Hilary Duff will make a stop on her Still Most Wanted Tour 2005 to perform at the Kentucky State Fair Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. in Freedom Hall.
• NEW ONLINE SERVICES LAUNCHED ON KENTUCKY STATE FAIR WEB SITE
  Monday, June 06, 2005
  The Kentucky State Fair is striving to make this year’s experience fun and hassle free. Fairgoers can now go online to purchase discount admission and ride tickets, as well as register and pay for some of their competitive entries.
• ALAN JACKSON CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 11
  Thursday, June 02, 2005
  Tickets to see modern-day country music legend Alan Jackson in concert at the 101st Kentucky State Fair go on sale Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m.
• GRETCHEN WILSON AND BIG & RICH TO KICK OFF KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Thursday, May 26, 2005
  Tickets are on sale now for two of country music’s hottest new stars in one of the biggest concerts to hit Louisville this summer.
• GRETCHEN WILSON AND BIG & RICH CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE MAY 21
  Friday, May 13, 2005
  Two of country music’s fastest rising acts will kick off the impressive lineup of concerts at the 101st Kentucky State Fair.
• TICKETS FOR WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW ON SALE JUNE 6
  Monday, May 09, 2005
  The World’s Championship Horse Show returns to Freedom Hall August 21-27 during the 101st Kentucky State Fair.
• THE CHURCHILL DOWNS CONNECTION: KENTUCKY STATE FAIR'S ROOTS BEGIN AT WORLD-FAMOUS RACETRACK
  Wednesday, May 04, 2005
  Infield parties have long been a part of the Churchill Downs tradition, especially in relation to the Kentucky Derby, but some of the most elaborate infield activities ever produced are actually associated with another longstanding resident of the Bluegrass – the Kentucky State Fair.
• KENTUCKY STATE FAIR EXHIBIT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE "UNBRIDLED SPIRIT" OF KENTUCKY LITERATURE
  Friday, April 22, 2005
  This year, as the thousands of Bluegrass-crafted entries again find their way into the display cases of the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center in Louisville for the annual state fair, student-authors in grades K-12 who explore the “Unbridled Spirit” of Kentucky will also have the chance to place their creative writing on display.
• 55 Million Dollars Granted for East Wing/East Hall Renovation at Kentucky Exposition Center
  Wednesday, April 20, 2005
• SUBMIT ENTRIES NOW FOR KENTUCKY STATE FAIR COMPETITIONS
  Monday, April 18, 2005
    Now’s the time to prepare competitive entries for the 2005 Kentucky State Fair. Twenty-nine departments and thousands of categories offer participants the chance to showcase nearly every imaginable talent at this year’s Fair.
• KENNY CHESNEY CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 16
  Friday, April 08, 2005
  One of today’s biggest stars in country music, and the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, is coming to the 101st Kentucky State Fair.
• NATIONAL FARM MACHINERY SHOW RECORDS SECOND LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN 40-YEAR HISTORY
  Friday, February 25, 2005
  The 40th anniversary of the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) drew the second highest attendance total in the event’s history as 302,116 people flooded the Kentucky Fair & Exposition (KFEC) Center, February 16-19.
• TURNING 40 NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD: National Farm Machinery Show Aging Well
  Wednesday, February 02, 2005
  Celebrating its 40th anniversary this February 16-19, the NFMS continues to provide attendees a top quality experience through the products and services offered on the show floor, and its free seminars hosted by industry experts.
• North American International Livestock Exposition Donates Nearly 12 Tons of Food to Kentucky Harvest
  Monday, December 06, 2004
  For the 10th consecutive year, the North American International Livestock Exposition is donating top quality meat derived from the Sale of Champions to Kentucky Harvest, as well as offering an additional 10 percent of the Sale’s proceeds to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.
• FAIR BOARD PRESIDENT NAMED COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
  Wednesday, October 13, 2004
  Harold Workman, President & CEO of the Kentucky State Fair Board, was honored as this year’s “Communicator of the Year” by the Kentucky chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the Bluegrass chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
• STRONG ATTENDANCE NUMBERS RECORDED FOR 100TH KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
  Thursday, September 02, 2004
  The 100th Kentucky State Fair welcomed a total of 637,327 visitors through the gates during its August 19-29 run – a two percent increase in attendance over last year’s event.