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May 2, 2025
Last Week For Early Bird Tickets
The Kentucky State Fair announced this week as the final week to purchase $9 early bird tickets, which include parking. Early bird tickets are on sale at participating Kroger locations around the state, online at kystatefair.org, and at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office through Friday, August 4. Prices go up to $10 on August 5.
This year’s fair is “Summer Summed Up,” offering local entertainment, thrilling rides, and mouthwatering food that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Fairgoers can expect new performances, unique one-day activations, and more.
New Performances
Additional new performances to be announced closer to the fair
Visit http://kystatefair.org/entertainment/concerts for the entire lineup.
This interactive family show will entertain you with a cart full of magic tricks and juggling props—no real ice cream involved.
Is that plant moving? It sure is! Catch the funniest plant you’ll ever talk to strolling around the fair. Say hello and take a selfie; he’s big on photosynthesis.
On the Family Stage - An exhilarating African cirque-style show packed with unique themes that are sure to wow.
Step into the role of a soldier with virtual reality: experience parachute and flight simulators, augmented reality sand table, and more. Meet & greet with soldiers and see some of the weapons they use.
Unique One-Day Activations
Additional one-day activations to be announced closer to the fair
Participating Kroger Stores:
This year’s fair is “Summer Summed Up,” offering local entertainment, thrilling rides, and mouthwatering food that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Fairgoers can expect new performances, unique one-day activations, and more.
New Performances
Additional new performances to be announced closer to the fair
- Ten days of Texas Roadhouse Concert Series performances
Visit http://kystatefair.org/entertainment/concerts for the entire lineup.
- The Ice Cream Show!
This interactive family show will entertain you with a cart full of magic tricks and juggling props—no real ice cream involved.
- Plant Guy
Is that plant moving? It sure is! Catch the funniest plant you’ll ever talk to strolling around the fair. Say hello and take a selfie; he’s big on photosynthesis.
- Cirque Zuma Zuma
On the Family Stage - An exhilarating African cirque-style show packed with unique themes that are sure to wow.
- U.S. Army Special Operations
Step into the role of a soldier with virtual reality: experience parachute and flight simulators, augmented reality sand table, and more. Meet & greet with soldiers and see some of the weapons they use.
Unique One-Day Activations
Additional one-day activations to be announced closer to the fair
- Kentucky State Civics Bee – August 18
- BEERFEST - August 19
- Kentucky Auctioneers Association State Contest -- August 19
- Largest Pumpkin & Watermelon Contest – August 19
- Kentucky Exposition Foundation Sunshine Class – August 24
- Kentucky Exposition Foundation Championship Drive presented by Farm Credit Mid-America – August 24
- Kentucky State Fair Talent Classic Finals– August 26
Participating Kroger Stores:
| INDIANA LOCATIONS | ||
| Store #00762 - 305 E Lewis & Clark Pkwy | Clarksville | IN |
| Store #00776 - 1027 Jeffersonville Commons Blvd | Jeffersonville | IN |
| Store #00741 - 525 Clifty Dr | Madison | IN |
| Store #00396 - 200 New Albany Plaza | New Albany | IN |
| Store #00744 - 2864 Charlestown Rd | New Albany | IN |
| KENTUCKY LOCATIONS | ||
| Store #00408 - 102 W John Rowan Blvd | Bardstown | KY |
| Store #00903 - 568 River Ridge Plaza | Brandenburg | KY |
| Store #00369 - 399 Campbellsville Bypass | Campbellsville | KY |
| Store #00710 - 2549 Hwy 227 | Carrollton | KY |
| Store #00719 - 1019 Cumberland Falls Hwy | Corbin | KY |
| Store #00760 - 14889 N US Hwy 25 | Corbin | KY |
| Store #00733 - 200 Skywatch Dr | Danville | KY |
| Store #00362 - 111 Towne Dr | Elizabethtown | KY |
| Store #00717 - 3040 Dolphin Dr | Elizabethtown | KY |
| Store #00397 - 300 Brighton Park Blvd | Frankfort | KY |
| Store #00779 - 106 Marketplace Circle | Georgetown | KY |
| Store #00363 - 844 S College St | Harrodsburg | KY |
| Store #00394 - 2034 S Hwy 53 | LaGrange | KY |
| Store #00913 - 1300 Anderson Crossing Dr | Lawrenceburg | KY |
| Store #00730 - 705 E Main St | Lebanon | KY |
| Store #00347 - 4101 Tates Creek | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00352 - 150 W Lowry Ln, Suite 190 | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00359 - 1650 Bryan Station Rd | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00361 - 1808 Alexandria Dr | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00371 - 3650 Boston Rd | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00407 - 3101 Richmond Rd | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00721 - 4750 Hartland Parkway | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00737 - 1060 Chinoe Rd | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00767 - 3175 Beaumont Centre Cir | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00768 - 1600 Leestown Rd, Suite 150 | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00784 - 704 Euclid Ave | Lexington | KY |
| Store #00331 - 1805 N Main St | London | KY |
| Store #00409 - 1732 W Highway 192 | London | KY |
| Store #00186 - 2219 Holiday Manor | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00224 - 2200 Brownsboro Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00292 - 7509 Terry Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00309 - 9812 Linn Station Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00327 - 2710 W Broadway | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00332 - 4211 S 3rd St | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00339 - 2440 Bardstown Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00346 - 3039 Breckenridge Ln | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00350 - 5533 New Cut Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00360 - 6900 Bardstown Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00366 - 5001 Mud Ln | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00376 - 4501 Outerloop | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00379 - 9080 Taylorsville Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00387 - 291 N Hubbards Ln, Suite 130 | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00400 - 4009 Poplar Level Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00707 - 9440 Brownboro Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00729 - 3616 Buechel By-Pass | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00739 - 12450 La Grange Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00743 - 12611 Taylorsville Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00752 - 3165 S Second St | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00753 - 1265 Goss Ave | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00763 - 520 N 35th St | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00764 - 9501 Westport Rd | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00780 - 10645 Dixie Hwy | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00785 - 4915 Dixie Hwy | Louisville | KY |
| Store #00563 - 545 Island Ford Rd | Madisonville | KY |
| Store #00356 - 12501 Shelbyville Rd | Middletown | KY |
| Store #00734 - 300 Kroger Center | Morehead | KY |
| Store #00712 - 810 Indian Mound Dr | Mt. Sterling | KY |
| Store #00758 - 234 Eastbrooke Pkwy | Mt. Washington | KY |
| Store #00708 - 170 Bellerive Blvd | Nicholasville | KY |
| Store #00713 - 995 S Main St | Nicholasville | KY |
| Store #00336 - 2308 E 4th St | Owensboro | KY |
| Store #00718 - 1670 Starlite Dr | Owensboro | KY |
| Store #00770 - 2630 Frederica St | Owensboro | KY |
| Store #00873 - U.S. Hwy 62 E | Powderly | KY |
| Store #00389 - 5929 Timber Ridge Dr | Prospect | KY |
| Store #00705 - 890 Richmond Plaza | Richmond | KY |
| Store #00900 - Highway 127 | Russell Springs | KY |
| Store #00777 - 311 Boone Station Rd | Shelbyville | KY |
| Store #00728 - 185 Adam Shepherd Pkwy | Shepherdsville | KY |
| Store #00745 - 50 Stonegate Center | Somerset | KY |
| Store #00757 - 181 S Hwy 27 | Somerset | KY |
| Store #00774 - 212 Kroger Way | Versailles | KY |
| Store #00402 - 1661 Bypass Rd Hwy 1958 | Winchester | KY |
