Admission
What is the admission to the Kentucky State Fair?
What age child is admitted free to the State Fair?
What is the age range for children's admission to the State Fair?
What is the age range for senior citizen admission to the State Fair?

Hours of Operation
What are the hours of operation for the State Fair?
When does the Thrillway open during weekdays?
What time does the Thrillway close?

Concerts
When will the 2009 KSF concerts be announced?
When do the doors open for the concerts?
Are the outdoor free concerts cancelled if it rains?
I am interested in performing at the Kentucky State Fair. What do I do?

Parking/Camping
Is parking included in gate admission? What is the fee?
Where do buses park?
Is there RV parking? What is the fee?
Is there camping available?

Thrillway/Rides
Who operates the Midway?
When does the Thrillway open during weekdays?
What time does the Thrillway close?
How many tickets do you need to ride the rides in the Thrillway?

Fairgoer Services
Do you offer wheelchair/stroller rental?
Are there ATM machines available?
What do I do if I have lost something during my visit at the State Fair?
Can I bring my pet to the State Fair?
Can you page for lost children, family members or friends?

Purchases
What is the cost for a State Fair Daily Schedule?
What is the cost of the official State Fair posters and pins?

Locations
Where is the ticket office located?
Where are the mules and jacks located?
How do I find my company picnic?

Animals
What animals will I see when I come to the state fair?

Q. What is the admission to the Kentucky State Fair?
                

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Q. What age child is admitted free to the State Fair?
A. Children 2 years old and under

Q. What is the age range for children's admission to the State Fair?
A. Children between the ages of 3 years old and 12 years old

Q. What is the age range for senior citizen's admission to the State Fair?
A. Senior citizens are considered 55 years old and over

Q. What are the hours of operation for the State Fair?
A. Gates open at 7 a.m. and exhibits open at 9 a.m.
The midway and tents close around 12 midnight and exhibit halls close at 10 p.m.

Q. When does the Thrillway open on weekdays?
A. 2 p.m.

Q. What time does the Thrillway close?
A. There is no official closing time for the Midway, however, rides and vendors tend to start closing up around midnight.

Q. When will the 2009 KSF concerts be announced?
A. Concert information is announced throughout the summer. Click here for more information.

Q. When do the doors open for the concerts?
A. Doors open approximately one and a half hours before the start of free and paid concerts.

Q. Are cameras allowed inside the concerts?
A. The only cameras allowed inside the concerts are instant cameras. Regular, more advanced cameras are allowed at the Fair, but not inside Freedom Hall or Cardinal Stadium during the performances.

Q. Are the outdoor free concerts cancelled if it rains?
A. All free concert performances happen rain or shine. Free concerts will only be cancelled if there is lightning. Notification will be posted if a free concert should be cancelled due to weather. Cardinal Stadium does offer some covered seating.

Q. I am interested in performing at the Kentucky State Fair. What do I do?
A. All talent for the Kentucky State Fair is booked through Triangle Talent. Please visit their Web site for contact information.

Q. Is parking included in gate admission? What is the fee?
A. Parking is $6.00 and is NOT included in gate admission to the fair.

Q. Where do buses park?
A. Lot H in between Gate 4 and Gate 3 off of Crittenden Drive.

Q. Is there RV parking? What is the fee?
A. Yes. Overnight RV parking is allowed only in KFEC Lot F behind Cardinal Stadium
(Electric and water hookups are not available) Parking is $10.00 per night. Sites are first come, first served.
Contact the Admissions office at (502) 367-5384

Q. Is there camping available?
A. No, camping is not available during the Kentucky State Fair.

Q. Who operates the Midway?
A. North American Midway Entertainment

Q. When does the Thrillway open on weekdays?
A. 2 p.m.

Q. What time does the Thrillway close?
A. There is no official closing time for the Midway, however, rides and vendors tend to start closing up around midnight.

Q. How many tickets do you need to ride the rides in the Thrillway?
A. All rides require two or more tickets. The larger the ride, the more tickets it takes. (Some height, weight and health restrictions apply.)

Q. Do you offer wheelchair/stroller rental?
A. Yes, click here for more information

Q. Are there ATM machines available?
A. Yes, click here for more information

Q. What do I do if I have lost something during my visit at the State Fair?
A. All items found and turned in to the State Fair staff will be taken to the Kentucky Exposition Center Security Office (entrance from East Courtyard). The office is open 24 hours a day throughout the fair. Call (502) 367-5360.

Q. Can I bring my pet to the State Fair?
A. Pets are allowed, however, we recommend they be on a leash.

Q. Can you page for lost children, family members or friends?
A. The paging system is only broadcast to outdoor areas of the fair. Pages can only be made for medical emergencies. We recommend you designate a meeting area (such as Freddy Farmer on the front porch of Freedom Hall) before coming to the fair in the event you get separated from your party.

Q. What is the cost for a State Fair Daily Schedule?
A. Daily Schedules are FREE!

Q. What is the cost of the official State Fair posters and pins?
A. Official State Fair posters and pins are FREE!

Q. Where is the ticket office located?
A. On the east side of Freedom Hall

Q. Where are the mules and jacks located?
A. Cardinal Stadium (under the stands)

Q. How do I find the location of my company picnic?
A. Company picnics are held in Lot C (adjacent to the South Wing)


Q. What animals will I see when I come to the state fair?
A. The Kentucky State Fair features a wide variety of animals on display. However, every animal is not displayed during all 11 days of the fair. If you want to see a specific animal, you will need to plan your visit according to the livestock schedule (listed below).