LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky's summer tradition is the Kentucky State Fair.
The 2024 Kentucky State Fair is Aug. 15-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. For more information, visitwww.kystatefair.orgor find the fair onFacebook,X, andInstagram.
Texas Roadhouse FREE Concert series
The Kentucky State Fair entertainment lineup has been released with the theme: Like Woodstock with Livestock!
The Texas Roadhouse Concert series returns with 11 days of headlining acts. The concerts are included with fair admissions and range from 80s hair bands and iconic country acts to hip-hop tracks.
- Thursday, August 15: Lonestar and Eddie Montgomery*
- Friday, August 16: The Sugarhill Gang Melle Mel & Scorpio (of Furious Five) with special guest Ying Yang Twins
- Saturday, August 17: Stephen Pearcy of Ratt with special guest Quiet Riot
- Sunday, August 18: The Oak Ridge Boys with special guests The Country Gold Tour including Leroy Van Dyke, Linda Davis, Jimmy Fortune, Rockland Road (who will perform the National Anthem and God Bless the USA)
- Monday, August 19: CAIN with special guest Katy Nichole
- Tuesday, August 20: Happy Together including The Turtles, The Cowsills, Badfinger, The Vogues, The Association, Jay and the Americans
- Wednesday, August 21: Justin Moore with special guest Alex Miller*
- Thursday, August 22: Everclear with special guest Marcy Playground
- Friday, August 23: 38 Special with special guest Exile*
- Saturday, August 24: Lauren Alaina with special guests Mackenzie Porter, Kelsey Hart*
- Sunday, August 25: (7 p.m. show): Tauren Wells with special guest Consumed By Fire
*= Kentucky artist
Except August 25, the concert area opens daily at 6:30 p.m. and concerts begin at 8 p.m. On August 25th, the area opens at 5:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.
Music is also scheduled for the full 11-day run of the fair in both the Big Tent and the Budweiser Tent.
The BIG Tent Lineup(Acts are listed in alphabetical order)
Black Top Rodeo, Dance Hall Hooligans, Exit 105, Friday Night Special, Geru Y Su Legión 7, Hank Rose Project, Judge Angus, Kentucky Blue, Rockland Road, Shotgun Serenade, Soul Circus, Sound Machine, Throwback Thursday
Budweiser Tent Lineup(Acts are listed in alphabetical order)
Bill May All Stars, Corridor 64, E & R Project, Judge Angus, Juice Box Heroes, Midnight Radio, Moonshine Magnolia, Most Wanted, No Compromise, Rock Station, Savannah Dean, Soul Circus, Soul Kitchen, The Bottle Trees, The Mad Taxpayers, The Wilson Brothers, Top Shelf
Tickets on sale now
Tickets for the 120th Kentucky State Fair are on sale now. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster for $8, and fee-free tickets are available atparticipating Kroger locations for $9. Parking is included with early bird ticket prices, which saves fairgoers the $10 parking fee. To purchase tickets online,click here.
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Thrill-seekers looking for all-day ride wristbands can purchase their Thrill Ville wristbands for $30 now. That's a $5 savings. Wristbands can bepurchased onlineor atparticipating Kroger locations. At least 50 rides and the iconic Astro Ferris Wheel are part of the midway.
121st World's Championship Horse Show
The world’s most prestigious horse show returns to Freedom Hall August 17-24. The 121st event features more than 200 classes of Saddlebred horses and thousands of participants from around the country competing for over $1.5 million in prizes and World’s Champion titles. Tickets go on sale June 17 and will be available on theWorld’s Championship Horse Show website.
Prohibited items
Several items are expressly prohibited at the Kentucky State Fair. The Fair website said it reserves the right to alter the prohibited items list at any time.
Conveyances - The use of bicycles beyond designated corrals at entrance gates, the possession or use of Segways/hoverboards, skateboards, kick scooters, unauthorized golf carts, and ATVs. Golf carts and ATVs must be permitted by the Kentucky State Fair and operated by an individual with a valid state driver’s license. Golf Carts can only operate in permitted areas within designated times.
Outside Food and Beverage – Coolers, glass bottles, and containers are not permitted on the grounds. Outside alcohol is prohibited by Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Regulation.
Weapons – Weapons not compliant with Kentucky State and Federal law are prohibited.
Aerial Drones – The unauthorized use of aerial drones are prohibited and subject to FAA enforcement due to airport proximity.
Fireworks, Laser Pointers, and Alarming Devices – All unauthorized fireworks, laser pointers, and alarming devices are prohibited.
Sound Amplifiers – Unauthorized use of Sound amplification devices is prohibited per KAR 1:100 (6).
Unauthorized Trailer Drops – Trailers must only be dropped at an authorized location designated by Fair management.
Overnight Parking – Parking overnight outside of designated RV camping is prohibited.
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