| DAY | GATES | BARNS | INSIDE | THRILL VILLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday (Aug. 14) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Friday (Aug. 15) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Saturday (Aug. 16) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Sunday (Aug. 17) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Monday (Aug. 18) | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | CLOSED | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Tuesday (Aug. 19) | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Wednesday (Aug. 20) | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Thursday (Aug. 21) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Friday (Aug. 22) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Saturday (Aug. 23) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Sunday (Aug. 24) | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Extended Hours
Enjoy extended hours at entertainment tents and Thrill Ville on Thursdays through Sundays. These areas will be open as late as midnight to keep the fair excitement going!
Please note, patrons can only enter the fair during gate hours as listed above. All hours are subject to change based on weather.
Special Days
The Kentucky State Fair enjoys highlighting special groups in our community with promotional deals and discounted admission to the fair. These special days will be announced in the summer.
Minor Attendance Policy
Effective Monday-Thursday after 6 p.m. and Friday-Sunday all day, fairgoers under 18 years old entering the fair must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 years of age or older. Proof of age is required. IDs will be verified at the gate.
For full minor attendance policy, please click here.
Attendees in violation of admission conditions are subject to enforcement action from State Police and or removal from the fair. The safety of everyone at our event is our top priority. For a list of prohibited items, please click here.