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The Kentucky State Fair 2011

It's that time again!  This year the Kentucky State Fair is open from Thursday, August 18th through Sunday, August 28th, at the Kentucky Exposition Center.  It's YOUR Fair and it showcases our state's culture, agriculture, and heritage.  The Kentucky State Fair provides a place for us to come together as a community, have a good time and even learn things in the process.

Top Five Things To Do at This Year's Kentucky State Fair

1.  Concerts- This year's mix of paid and free concerts are packed with a variety of genres.  There is musical entertainment for everyone!  Artists scheduled to perform at the fair are:  Lady Antebellum, Lee Brice, Def Leppard, Heart, Jason Aldean, Chris Young & Thompson Square, Maroon 5, Train, Ted Nugent, Boys II Men, Candlebox, Oakridge Boys, Tenth Avenue North and more!

2.  Rides & Games - Describe the rides at the Kentucky State Fair in one word?  Thrillway.  Yes, that is what the rides and games section of the Kentucky State Fair is called.  Year after year, Thrillway is dedicated to  providing  lots of fun and games to be had for all ages!  The Thrillway opens at 2pm on weekdays and Noon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

3.  Fair Food- Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Corndogs, and BBQ have been known as fair classics and returning this year are some newer favorites.  You might want to try the Kirspy Kreme Doughnut Burger or a Fried Derbie Pie from Kern's Kitchen.  This year, fairs have seen a couple peculiar albeit taste-bud-tastic hits in the fair food arena.  The buzz is that many fair-goers are looking forward to getting in on some Deep Fried Kool-Aid and even trying out an intriguing recipe called the Maple Bacon Sundae!

4.  4-H & FFA Exhibits -  The 4-H and FFA programs continue to create a positive difference within today's youth.  There is much to appreciate about all the effort behind the many award-winning livestock, poultry, pigeons, and rabbits on display.  The diversity of skills developed through these programs are further presented in competitions for championship in categories  ranging from horticulture, to mechanics, woodworking, entomology, geology, clothing, consumer science management, country hams, photography and more!

5.  World's Championship Horse Show- Each year, more than 2,000 horses are entered in this prestigious competition to be crowned as the Champion Saddlebred in various divisions.  With over one million dollars in awards, this show attracts people from all over the country and world.  This is a definite must see for horse lovers!

Admission to the Kentucky State Fair is $10 for adults,  $6 for children ages 6-12, and $6 for Seniors.  Infants ages 2 and younger are free and parking is $8.  Here's the scoop on getting an admission discount:  You can purchase tickets in advance at any Kentucky or Southern Indiana Kroger for:  $8 for adults and $4 for children and Senior admission tickets.  (Hurry to your nearest Kroger, the advance admission discount ends at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17th.)

Enjoy The Fair!

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