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Kentucky State Fair (August 19-29)
Louisville, KY United States
HOURS OF OPERATION
Exhibit Halls
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, Aug. 22 : 10:00am-8:00pm
Sunday, Aug. 29: 10:00am-6:00pm
Gates open at 7 a.m. each day
Thrill Ville
Mondays-Thursday
Open at 3 p.m.
Fridays-Sunday
Opens at 12 p.m.
Thrill Ville closes at approximately midnight
SPECIAL DAYS OF THE FAIR
Sunday, Aug 22
Military Sunday Salute
Active and retired military and their families receive free admission (up to four people per military ID). Active, retired military and military families will need to show their military ID at the gate. Parking is not included.
Tuesday, Aug. 24
Senior Day
Free admission for fairgoers ages 55 and up. Parking is not included.
Wednesday, Aug. 25
Sensory Friendly Morning
The Kentucky State Fair and Kissel Entertainment will partner with local organizations to distribute free admission and midway tickets to family and fairgoers with sensory processing differences. The midway will operate with minimal lights and music during that time to create an enjoyable fair experience for those with sensory sensitivities.
