Events & Festivals

Celebrate art, history, and the old-fashioned county fair in the Bluegrass State.

State & County Fairs
- County Fairs
  You can click on the county or region to find out more information about your local agricultural fair.
- Fair and Exposition Center
  The eighth largest public facility of its kind in the United States, the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center hosts over 3 million visitors each year.
- Farmer's Markets
  A directory of Kentucky Farmers' Markets by county
- State Fair Website
  Each year you and your family will experience a sensory overload of rides, exhibits, food, crafts, animals, contests, music and games during the fair.
127 Corridor Sale
Find information on this 450 mile annual yard sale.
25th Annual Salvisa Ruritan Days
Salvisa Ruritan Days 25th Anniversary September 16 & 17, 2005
Art Festivals
Use the Interest Finder to locate an art festival.
Folklife Festival
The Kentucky Folklife Festival brings more than 30,000 people, including approximately 10,000 students, to Frankfort to learn about and celebrate the state’s traditions.
Heritage Council
The mandate of the Kentucky Heritage Council is to identify, preserve, and protect the cultural resources of Kentucky.
Kentucky Derby Festival
What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, the Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere."