Daily Attractions
All events and attractions listed below are for the 2008 Kentucky State Fair.

Balloon Masters - North Wing Lobby

Set your sights high for these larger-than-life balloon creations. Watch as professional balloon sculptors turn everyday balloons into an oversized fun and imaginative backdrop. Sponsored by TicketExchange by Ticketmaster.

Blaszak Tiger Show - South Wing parking lot

Featuring the world's only tight-rope walking tiger, Bruno Blaszak's rare Royal Bengal Tigers and Siberian Tigers are sure to amaze fairgoers with their wildly entertaining performances.
Daily performances at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Bruiser - Roving through Kidz Biz
The world’s largest pooch will wag his way through crowds of fairgoers in the Kidz Biz area, stopping for photo ops, paw shaking and friendly games. Sponsored by Verizon Wireless Cellular Sales.
Daily at 10:30 a.m., 1and 4 p.m.

David Garrard - South Wing C Lobby, Kentucky State Fair Family Stage
You’ll leave amazed with this astonishing illusionist's performance that includes mystery and laughter and leaves fairgoers with an inspiring message.  

Educational Exhibit - South Wing B

The Kentucky State Fair’s educational program is expanded in 2008, presenting two
different thematic exhibitions—“Infrastructure: Supporting Kentucky’s Future” and
“Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln”—plus two special programming areas! Sponsored by MSD and the Kentucky Historical Society. Click here for more information.

Funny Farm - Roving through the Fair
Giggle with delight as this goofy trio of pigs mingles with fairgoers. Life-sized Porkchop, Hammy and Petunia entertain with their funny antics and silly swine talk. Sponsored by Gold Peak Tea.

"Grouchie's Gator Tales" Puppet Show - Kidz Biz--South Wing B
For a slap happy good time, fairgoers will enjoy the wild tales and jokes of Grouchie Gator, the star of television’s “Gator Tales.” Grouchie will perform in his very own “reptile revue,” featuring original backwoods tall tales from the dark and mysterious swamp.
Daily show at 11 a.m., 2  and 5 p.m. 

IGX Adrenaline Jam Tour - North Wing Lobby
The super-charged Adrenaline Jam Tour will have fairgoers addicted to their enormous selection of brand new game consoles to play all day throughout the Fair, including Nintendo® Wii™, Sony Playstation® 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360™. Patrons will have the option of competing against the best or just trying different games for fun. Anything is game at this fun-filled exhibit.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kachunga and the Alligator Show - West Courtyard
Stand back as a real American bushman, straight from the deep swamps of Florida, apprehends a ferocious, man-eating alligator with his bare hands, all while educating fairgoers about these mysterious creatures.
Daily performances at 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

Kentucky Beef Producers Gourmet Garden - South Wing A Lobby
Many delightful culinary dishes will be featured in the variety of cooking competitions and demonstrations from the finest chefs, caterers and bakers from across the state. Local flavor will also be featured in the Cast Iron Chef Cooking Competition, presented by Royal Prestige. Click here for more details.

Kentucky State Fair Family Stage - South Wing C Lobby

The Kenya Safari Acrobats (see listing above for more details) will showcase their amazing talents, and several local dancers and singers add to the family-friendly talent found on this stage.

Kenya Safari Acrobats - South Wing C Lobby, Kentucky State Fair Family Stage
For the non-stop thrill of incredible human pyramids, fire limbo dancing, bodies hurling through hoops, and other gravity defying tricks, don't miss the amazing performance by the Kenya Safari Acrobats.

Military Exhibits - South Wing parking lot
Military vehicles and equipment on display along with a rock climbing wall from the Kentucky Army National Guard.

Miller's Border Collies - West Wing Show Ring

Watch as these trained dogs execute herding techniques on command.

Pork Chop Revue - South Wing Parking Lot
Squeal with laughter as these performing porkers jump hurdles, do the waltz and even sing. Sponsored by the Kentucky Pork Producers.

Procrastinators - Roving through the Fair
Join skillful street performers as they wander through the Fair's crowds creating a high-energy, unique beat by using water jugs, stools and pots and pans as instruments.

Recycle Cycle - Various Locations
This environmental lesson on wheels is sure to show Fairgoers how important it is to recycle. Made entirely of recycled parts, this cycle encourages children of all ages to participate in numerous on-board ecological activities. Sponsored by Smoothie King.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Blue Ribbon Stage - South Wing B Lobby
This stage will feature a daily interactive and educational program on Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln. It will also host "In the Garden" with Cindi Sullivan sponsored by Monty's Plant Food and Bionic Glove Technology. Also, home improvement information sessions, arts and crafts, and how-to programs will be held daily.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing NASCAR Race Simulator – South Wing B Lobby
Fairgoers can experience what it would be like to be a NASCAR driver in a head to head race simulator, where participants test their skills against each other and the computer – other fairgoers can watch the race on a large screen TV. Each racer will receive a printout of their race statistics.

Trial By Jury - South Wing B

Be a juror, debate and decide a real life court case. Presented by the Kentucky Justice Association

Trick Dog Thrill Show - South Wing Parking Lot
Championship trick dogs perform amazing balancing and jumping acts. Sponsored by Feeder's Supply.

Daily performances at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.

West Coast Choppers – West Lawn
Fans of the hit TV show “West Coast Choppers” won’t want to miss out on an opportunity to meet Jesse James at this year’s Fair. This bike and car builder, producer, publisher, restaurateur and TV host will be present on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to sign autographs and mingle with fans.  The West Coast Choppers exhibit will be set up from 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Zooperstars – North Wing Lobby
These inflatable mascots will jump, bounce and dance their way through the North Wing Lobby at this year’s Kentucky State Fair. Having been featured on America’s Got Talent, these professional-athlete-inspired characters, with names like Alex Frogriguez and Bear Bonds, will keep the crown exhilarated from beginning to end.
Performances Aug. 15-17: 11 a.m. 2, 5, 7 p.m.

Food & Music Areas (Daily) Top
All events and attractions listed below are for the 2008 Kentucky State Fair.

Budweiser True Music Entertainment Tent - West Lawn

Featuring live music and food by Associated Enterprises.

Lamont Gillispie – Aug. 14-Aug. 19
            Show Times: Aug. 14, 16-19 - 11:40 a.m., 12:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.
                                  Aug. 15 – 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Old School – Aug. 14-15, Aug. 20-21
            Show Times: Aug. 14, 20-21 – 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
                                  Aug 15 –11:40 a.m., 12:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.
RUOK – Aug. 14-17 and Aug. 23-24
            Show Times: Aug 14, 17, 24 – 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
                                  Aug 15, 16, 23 – 8:15 p.m., 9:40 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Alpha Q – Aug. 16-19, Aug. 22-24
            Show Times: Aug. 16-19, Aug. 22-24 – 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Big Rock Show – Aug. 18-22
            Show Times: Aug. 18-21 – 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
                                  Aug. 22 – 8:15 p.m., 9:40 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Clark & Joey with RiverCity Band- Aug. 20-24

CARNAVAL! Thrillway Tent - Thrillway
This tent will make fairgoers want to take a break from their high energy day at the Fair to relax and have a meal. While fairgoers listen to a diverse mix of musical genres and grab a bite to eat, they can enjoy the fast-paced entertainment of the Thrillway. Sponsored by North American Midway Entertainment.

Kerosene - Aug. 14-16
            Show Times: Aug. 14 - 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
                                Aug. 15 - 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 11 p.m.
                                Aug. 16 - 4:30 p.m. 5:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m.
Most Wanted - Aug. 14 and 24
             Show Times: 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
The Degenerates - Aug. 15 and 20
             Show Times: Aug. 15 - 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
                                 Aug. 20 - 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
TA2 Latin - Aug. 16-17, 23-24
              Show Times: Aug. 16, 17, 23 & 24 - 12 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:45 p.m.
                                  Aug. 17 & 24 - 4:30 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m.   
The Reed Brothers - Aug. 16, 18-20
              Show Times: Aug. 16 - 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
                                  Aug. 18-20 - 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.  
The Cruisers - Aug. 17-19
              Show Times: 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
False Alarm - Aug. 21-23
              Show Times: Aug. 21- 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 10:45 p.m.
                                  Aug. 22-23- 8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 11 p.m.
Andrew Newton - Aug. 21-23
              Show Times: Aug. 21-22- 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
                                  Aug. 23- 4:30 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 7:15 p.m.
                                        

Kentucky Cookout Tent - Outside Broadbent Arena
Featuring homegrown Kentucky food from Kentucky Sheep & Wool Producers, Kentucky Poultry Federation, Kentucky Aquaculture Association, Kentucky Country Ham Producers Association, Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, American Dairy Association of Kentucky, Kentucky Pork Producer's Association and Kentucky Corn Grower's Association.

Kentucky State Fair Lawn Party - West Lawn
This entertainment tent, sponsored by The Q, features slow-cooked barbeque and live music daily.

Juggernaut Jug Band– Aug. 14-24
            Show Times: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
See Emily Play – Aug. 14-15, Aug. 17
            Show Times: Aug. 14, 17 – 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.
                                  Aug. 15 – 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Artie Dean Harris– Aug. 14-24
             Show Times: Aug. 14, 16-17, 23-24 - 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
                                  Aug 15-16, 22-23 –8:15 p.m., 9:40 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
                                  Aug. 18-21 – 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Lamont Gillispie & 100 Proof – Aug. 18-22, Aug. 24
            Show Times: Aug. 18-22 – 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
                                  Aug. 24 – 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Mike Linnig's Tropical Tent - South Wing Parking Lot
Mike Linnig's Restaurant's famous fish, chicken, seafood and frozen drinks. Live music, karaoke contests, bluegrass music contests, dance shows and audience participation contests all with a tropical island theme. For a complete listing of the activities scheduled in this area, click here.

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute show by celebrity impersonator Otis Berry - Aug. 14-24
            Show Times: Aug. 14, 18-21 - 3 p.m.
                                Aug. 15, 22 & 24 - 2 p.m.
                                Aug. 16, 17 & 23 - 4 p.m.
Hank Williams' Honky Tonkin' Tribute by celebrity impersonator Otis Berry - Aug. 14, 15, 21, 22 & 24
             Show Times: Aug. 14 & 22 - 4 p.m.
                                 Aug. 15, 21 & 24 - 3 p.m.
Pepsi Diane Moore Dancers presents "Rock-a-Hula Legends and Stars" - Aug. 14-24
             Show Times: 5 p.m.
Music Mix Entertainment Live DJ and Performance - Aug. 14-24
              Show Times: 6 p.m.
Karaoke qualifying round for Childrens/Teens Division - Aug. 14-23
              Show Times: 7 p.m.
Karaoke qualifying round for Adults Division - Aug. 14-24
              Show Times: 9 p.m.
Tom Campbell and Rockin' Ricky Band - Aug. 14-18, 20-24
              Show Times: 11 a.m.
A Tribute to Willie Nelson by celebrity impersonator Mike Owens - Aug. 15, 18-22
              Show Times: Aug. 15 - 4 p.m.
                                  Aug. 18-21 - 4 p.m.
                                  Aug. 22 - 3 p.m.
"Thoroughly Modern Millie" by Diane Moore Dancers - Aug. 16-17, 23
              Show Times: 2 p.m.
"Young Hearts Theatre Group" - Aug. 19
              Show Times: 11 a.m.
Hannah Montana Look-a-Like Katelin Denney - Aug. 20, 22
              Show Times: 6:30 p.m.

Sivori Country Music Tent - South Wing Parking Lot

Featuring a variety of delicious grilled foods and good-time country music.  

Kentucky Blue – Aug. 14-19
            Show Times: 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Doubleback – Aug. 14-19
            Show Times: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
JD Shelburne – Aug. 14-18
            Show Times: Aug. 14, 17-18 – 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
                               Aug. 15-16 – 8:15 p.m., 9:40 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
65 South – Aug. 20-21
            Show Times: 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
WhiskeyBentValley Boys – Aug. 20-24
            Show Times: 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Olivia Marie Henken – Aug. 20-24
            Show Times: 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
31 West – Aug. 22-24
            Show Times: 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
High Noon – Aug. 22-24
            Show Times: Aug. 22-23 - 8:15 p.m., 9:40 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
                Aug. 24 - 8:15 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

West Courtyard Live! sponsored by Papa John's - West Courtyard

Fairgoers can enjoy freshly-made Papa John's pizza while enjoying daily live acoustic music performances.

Steel of the Night – August 14-24
            Show Times: noon, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.
David Wood – August 14-24
            Show Times: 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Exhibit Areas (Daily) Top

South Wing Exhibits - The South Wing features special exhibit areas which cater to a variety of interests and age groups. Fairgoers will enjoy many of these exciting areas including Main Street Kentucky, Kidz Biz, Health Horizons, Product Showcase, Kentucky Farm Bureau Pride of the Counties, Heritage Hall. For more information about all of these interactive areas, please click here.

Featured Events Top

Opening Day Ceremonies - South Wing C Lobby

Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. in the South Wing C Lobby

County Fairs Day

August 14, 2008 (Sponsored by KY Association of Fairs & Horse Shows)

Kentucky Farm Bureau Day
Thursday, August 21

Southern Gospel Music Showcase - Chevrolet Family Lobby

Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. (Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation)

4-H & FFA Sale of Champions - New Market Hall

Thursday, August 21 at 5:15 p.m.

45th Annual Kentucky Ham Breakfast & Auction - South Wing Conference Center

Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. (Sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau)

*Dates subject to change

Media Days Top

The 2008 Kentucky State Fair will feature personalities from local media outlets in the South Wing A Lobby on hand to meet and greet fairgoers.

WAVE 3 Day
Thursday, August 14

KET Day
Friday, August 15

88.5 WJIE Day
Monday, August 18

WHAS 11 Day - Official weather station of the fair!
Tuesday, August 19

WDRB FOX 41 Day
Wednesday, August 20

WLKY News Channel 32 Day
Thursday, August 21

The Courier-Journal Day
Friday, August 22

La Caliente Day
Sunday, August 24

Animal Displays Schedule Top