Learn pro tips and advice on how to get into the Fair quickly. We see more guests in one day than many of the most attended events in the US.
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Kentucky Exposition Center – 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
Gate 2 – South Crittenden Drive - 3901 Crittenden Dr
Gate 4 – North Crittenden Drive - 2801 Crittenden Dr
Gate 6 – Preston Highway - 3328 Preston Hwy
Visitors to the Kentucky Kingdom must use Gate 2 to enter during the Kentucky State Fair. Visitors will not be charged for parking or admission to the Kentucky State Fair if they enter via Gate 2 with a season pass. Parking is $10 for all other Kentucky Kingdom goers. Designated parking can only be accessed by visiting Gate 2. All other gates are Kentucky State Fair access only.
The Kentucky Exposition Center is located at the junction of I-65 and I-264 (937 Phillips Lane) in Louisville. “Fair/Expo Center” signs on both interstates lead to the main gate. To beat traffic, you may want to try entering Gates 2 or 4 on Crittenden Drive – or Gate 6 on Preston Highway.
Traveling from out of state? The Kentucky Exposition Center is just minutes from the Louisville International Airport!
Additional questions can be asked by contacting our Communications Department at communications@kyvenues.com