Kentucky State Fair officials announced on Tuesday reduced ticket prices for this year’s event, along with early bird ticket opportunities.
Officials said early bird tickets will be available beginning Friday morning at 10:00 and running through August 5 for $8 per person, which includes parking.
“There’s nowhere else in the state where you can experience this much entertainment for only $8 per person if bought before August 5. After a year without having a public fair, we thought it was important to focus on accessibility so we could bring as many Kentuckians together to experience the concerts, the food and the fun unique to our annual festival,” said David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues.
Early bird admission tickets are available online at kystatefair.org/tickets and can also be purchased at participating Kroger locations. Prices increase on August 6 to $10 per person plus $10 parking per vehicle.
Advance all-day Thrill Ville ride wristbands are $25 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster with your admission ticket, in-person at participating Kroger locations or at kisselentertainment.com/tickets.asp.
In addition to announcing early bird tickets and Thrill Ville wristbands, the Kentucky State Fair announced the return of two popular special promotional days and a new morning event to welcome more families from across Kentucky.
Military Sunday
Sunday, August 22, will be Military Sunday at the fair and will honor veterans, military members and their families with free admission and optional discounted midway wristbands. Military I.D must be presented at the entrance and will include up to four people. Parking is not included. There will be a military recognition ceremony before the Oak Ridge Boys concert at the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series.
Senior Day
Senior Day at the Kentucky State Fair returns Tuesday, August 24 with free admission for fairgoers 55 and older. Parking is not included. There will be activities for seniors throughout the day, culminating with the Happy Together Tour with special guests The Monarchs performing at the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series.
Sensory Friendly Morning
The first ever Sensory Friendly Morning at the Kentucky State Fair will take place Wednesday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. 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.
“The Kentucky State Fair is important to our entire state. For our farmers, it’s a place where they can showcase the best of Kentucky agriculture,” Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. “The fair is also a celebration of Kentucky, and is a place where people from urban and rural communities come together, learn from each other, and celebrate our common ground.”
Admission to the Kentucky State Fair includes many free activities, including the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, livestock competition, outdoor and indoor entertainment, indoor exhibits and 9 other performance areas. Admission pricing at the gate remains $10 per person and parking at $10 per vehicle.
The 2021 Kentucky State Fair is August 19-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. For more information visit www.kystatefair.org.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
