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Last Week For Early Bird Tickets

Published on: July 31, 2023

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

  • 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

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