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 is excited to once again offer special days and discounts in 2025.
Sunday, August 17: Military Sunday
Active military and veterans, as well as their families, can attend the fair for free. Military ID is required. There is a limit of four free tickets, and parking is not included. Wristbands for Thrill Ville will be discounted 20% and available on-site. There is a limit of four wristbands per valid military ID.
Monday, August 18: $5 Monday
Those looking for a big bargain won’t want to miss this day. Admission is just $5 at the gate and includes parking. While livestock changeover is occurring on the west side of the property, fairgoers can visit Discovery Farm in Agland and also attend morning or evening performances of the World’s Championship Horse Show for free. Free evening tickets will be available at the KEC Ticket Office.
Tuesday, August 19: Senior Day
Fairgoers 55 and older enter the fair for free. Parking is not included. Special activities will be planned throughout the day.
Wednesday, August 20: Sensory Awareness Day
In partnership with Kissel Entertainment, FEAT of Louisville, Home of the Innocents, and Kentucky Autism Training Center, free admission and Thrill Ville tickets will be given to fairgoers with sensory processing differences. From 10 a.m. until noon, Thrill Ville will operate with minimal lights and music to create an enjoyable fair experience for those with sensory sensitivities. All tickets have been distributed.
The Sunshine Class, which will be held on Sensory Awareness Day, offers an opportunity for individuals with special needs to work in a show ring. Working with a mentor, the exhibitor will show the animal, and all are presented with a championship banner. To learn more and register, visit https://www.kyagr.com/sunshine/
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.