Livestock & General Entry Info

Entries Open May 2026

Looking to scratch that competitive itch? There's a plethora of ways to participate at the Kentucky State Fair and put your hobbies to the test. Take a look below for the different ways to display your talents.

 

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Kentucky Stamp Green

Premium Book

For all things entering the fair, check out the Premium Book. This is where you'll find information about dropping off your entry.

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Livestock Judges

The judges list can be found by clicking the button below. The list will be updated periodically.

Divisions

General Exhibits

Antiques

Culinary

Dairy Products

Fine Art

Photography

Hobbies

Homebrew Beer

Homemade Wine

Plants & Flowers

Textiles

Bees & Honey

Egg Show

Field, Seed & Grain

Fruits & Nuts

Kentucky Country Ham Show

Tobacco

Vegetables & Melons

Kentucky Stamp Orange
Bluegrass Stamp Red

Junior Livestock

Junior Livestock Move-in:

1. Go to V- Lot for Veterinary Check.
2. Follow signs to Circle of Champions (Ring Road) to K-Lot Entrance. MAP
3. Look for species specific signs.
4. Choose the lane for the species you will be unloading first.
5. While staged in the K-Lot, KSF Ag Ambassadors will help you move tack to your pens or stalls using electric flatbed carts. 
6. Ag Ambassadors will direct you toward overhead doors. Be prepared to unload your livestock within 15 minutes. 
 
• Small Animals penned in the Pavilion, West Wing, or West Hall (W5-W9) will be directed through the L-Lot to Pavilion Drive
• Swine and Beef Cattle will be directed to W1-W4 via the access road in tie outs around Broadbent Arena under the overhang. 

NOTE: Broadbent Arena is close to a construction site. Keep drive lanes open at all times.  

Parking

Small Animal Trailers: R Lot

Cattle Trailers: K Lot 

Exhibitor Parking: H Lot 

Junior Market Goats & Wether Dams

Junior Dairy Goats

Junior Dairy Cattle

Junior Sheep

Junior Swine

Junior Beef Cattle