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Today at the Fair
Today at the Fair provides a glimpse into the activities, competitions and shows taking place each day of the fair. Check back August 14-24 for information on the 2008 fair.

2008 Press Releases
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2008 Kentucky State Fair Media Kit

Country Ham Auction Brings in $200,000 From Republic Bank & Trust Company - Aug. 21, 2008

45th Annual Kentucky State Fair Ham Breakfast & Auction - Aug. 19, 2008

New: Online Video Streaming of the Coke Talent Classic Finals - Aug. 15, 2008

Kentucky State Fair Kicks Off With Opening Day Ceremonies - Aug. 13, 2008

Making the Bluegrass "Green" - Aug. 12, 2008
This year, the Kentucky State Fair will show fairgoers how they can get “be a part of” the Commonwealth’s many green initiatives.

Downloadable Photos and Captions From the Kentucky State Fair Available Aug. 14-24 - Aug. 11, 2008

Kentucky State Fair Entry Department Judging Begins This Weekend - Aug. 6, 2008

Kentucky State Fair's Daily Schedule Now Available Online - Aug. 1, 2008

Help Wanted for the Kentucky State Fair - July 25, 2008
Applications for temporary workers for the Kentucky State Fair are being accepted beginning Monday, Aug. 4.

Meet the Kentucky State Fair's Star-Studded Cast of Musicians - July 8, 2008
Music fans won’t want to miss the multi-genre roster of stars performing at Freedom Hall during the Kentucky State Fair.

Save up to 50% on Advance Kentucky State Fair Tickets - June 25, 2008
Discount Kentucky State Fair admission tickets and Thrillway ride tickets are available online now and at all Kroger locations across Kentucky and Southern Indiana beginning July 6.

2008 Kentucky State Fair Free Concerts - June 16, 2008
The 2008 Kentucky State Fair free concert line-up will bring country, soul, and rock & roll to the ears of music hungry patrons.

World's Championship Horse Show Tickets on Sale
June 23 - June 9, 2008
With over $1.2 million in premiums and trophies to be presented to the winners, the Kentucky State Fair's World’s Championship Horse show is regarded as the world’s richest and most prestigious saddlebred show.

Fairgoers Can Save up to 50% by Purchasing Advance Tickets Online - June 2, 2008
Advance general admission tickets and Thrillway ride tickets are available at online at a discounted rate. 

Trace Adkins Concert Tickets on Sale June 14 - May 29, 2008
Trace Adkins “American Man Tour” with special guests Miranda Lambert and Keith Anderson

The Kentucky State Fair Now Offers Online Entry for its Most Popular Competitions - May 28, 2008
You can enter online now for categories in the following departments: Homemade Wine, Homebrew Beer, Tropical Fish, Plant & Flowers, Fine Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Textiles, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits and Culinary.

Save Big with Advance World's Championship Horse Show Tickets - May 20, 2008
The World’s Championship Horse Show, also referred to as “The Kentucky Derby of Saddlebreds,” returns to Freedom Hall August 19-25 during the 104th Kentucky State Fair.

Kentucky State Fair Winning Artwork Will be Displayed at The White House - May 14, 2008
The chance to have blue ribbon artwork showcased at The White House; a new competitive department; and more ways to enter online are all expected to increase the number of competitive entries at the 2008 Kentucky State Fair.

The Country Music Association's Top Male Vocalist Will Perform at the Kentucky State Fair - May 7, 2008
Country Music Association’s reining Top Male Vocalist of the year, Brad Paisley, will perform at Freedom Hall during the 2008 Kentucky State Fair with special guests Jewel, Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough.

Kentucky's Growing Commercial Wine Industry Will be Honored at the Kentucky State Fair - April 21, 2008
The Kentucky State Fair is offering Kentucky's 47 wineries a chance to showcase their best and take home one of 50 coveted blue ribbons that are available in the fair’s new commercial wine competition.

Country Music's Top Duo and one of Rock's Most Entertaining Live Acts in Concert at the Kentucky State Fair - April 4, 2008
Country music’s top selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn and one of hard rock’s top-selling bands, ZZ Top, will perform at Freedom Hall during the 2008 Kentucky State Fair with special guest, current six-time Academy of Country Music (ACM) nominee, Rodney Atkins.

Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu in Concert Opening Weekend of the Kentucky State Fair - March 28, 2008
On the brink of releasing her sophomore album, Vanessa Hudgens and her High School Musical co-star, Corbin Bleu, will perform with special guests Jordan Pruitt and Drew Seeley at Freedom Hall during the Kentucky State Fair.

2007 Press Release Archives
Click on the link above to view press releases archived from 2007.