2007 Archive
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2007 Kentucky State Fair Fact Sheet

August Heat Wave Makes an Impact on Kentucky State Fair Attendance - 8/29/07
Consecutive days of extreme heat and record breaking temperatures kept many fairgoers indoors and at home this August, causing a drop in the overall attendance of the 103rd Kentucky State Fair.

Special Promotion Offers Unlimited Access to Kentucky State Fair
Thrillway Rides During "Last Blast" - August 25, 2007
Fairgoers can find big savings during “Last Blast” on the Kentucky State Fair Thrillway.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Kentucky State Fair More Then a Success - 8/24-07
More than 700 lives can be saved from the donations of fairgoers during the American Red Cross’ blood drive at the Kentucky State Fair.

Kentucky State Fair Championship Auction Sets New Sales Record - 8/23/07
The 103rd Kentucky State Fair’s 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions concluded with a record-setting $121,600 raised during the live auction.

New: Online Web Cast of the 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions - 8/21/07
For the first time in the event’s 28-year history, you can view a
live online Web cast of the 4-H & FFA Sale of Champions.

Kentucky State Fair Parking Tips Now Available on 530-AM - 8/17/07
Visitors to the Kentucky State Fair can now tune in to 530-AM as they enter the Kentucky Exposition Center for a number of helpful tips for getting into and out of the facility.

Kentucky State Fair Kicks Off With Opening Day Ceremonies - 8/16/07
Opening remarks by state and local officials, including Governor
Ernie Fletcher, kick off the 103rd Kentucky State Fair.

Press Conference and Photo Opportunity - 8/15/07
Representatives from the Kentucky State Fair’s educational exhibit,
Kaleidoscope Discovery Zone, will participate in a structured press conference.

Downloadable Photos and Captions From the
Kentucky State Fair Available August 16-26! - 8/14/07
High-resolution photographs and accompanying captions from featured activities
at the 103rd Kentucky State Fair will be posted online for the media’s use.

Kentucky State Fair Entry Department Judging Begins This Weekend - 8/7/07
View the 2007 Kentucky State Fair Entry Department pre-Fair judging schedule.

Kentucky State Fair's Daily Schedule Now Available Online - 8/6/07

Help Wanted for the Kentucky State Fair - 7/27/07
Applications for temporary workers for the Kentucky State Fair
are being accepted beginning Monday, August 6.

Fantastic Free Concerts - 7/12/07
Several top artists from various musical genres – country, Christian, rock, oldies and pop – are bringing their high-energy entertainment to the 2007 Kentucky State Fair FREE concert lineup, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.

Discount Kentucky State Fair Tickets Available at Kroger - 6/25/07
Discount admission and Thrillway ride tickets for the Kentucky State Fair will be available at the checkout lanes of Kroger stores across Kentucky and Southern Indiana beginning July 1.

Online Services Provide Fairgoers with New Opportunities
for Submitting Competitive Entries and Purchasing Tickets - 6/1/07
Online services available at www.kystatefair.org now include registration and payment for various blue ribbon competitions, as well as purchasing discounted admission and ride tickets.

Rascal Flatts Concert Tickets on Sale June 2 - 5/15/07
The reigning Country Music Association, Country Music Television and Academy of Country Music Vocal Group of the Year, Rascal Flatts, kicks off the Kentucky State Fair concert series.

Tickets for World's Championship Horse Show on Sale June 11 - 5/14/07
Tickets for the World’s Championship Horse Show - an internationally recognized event that attracts more than 2,000 horses from across the globe to compete for awards exceeding $1.2 million - go on sale June 11.

American Idols Live Concert Tickets on Sale May 19 - 5/1/07
This season’s top ten finalists will perform highly energetic and entertaining solo and group acts at the show, which sold out at nearly every tour stop during previous years.

Def Leppard Concert Tickets on Sale June 8 - 4/17/07
Following their stellar 2006 tour that was extended three times due to the overwhelming demand for tickets, Def Leppard, with special guests, Styx and Foreigner, will close the 2007 Kentucky State Fair concert series.

Trace Adkins and Dierks Bentley Concert Tickets on Sale May 12 - 4/17/07
Country music singer-songwriter Trace Adkins and Dierks Bentley, with special guest, Kellie Pickler, will perform at the 2007 Kentucky State Fair.

Kentucky State Fair Competitive Entry Deadline is July 2 - 4/17/07
Twenty-nine departments and thousands of categories offer participants the chance to showcase nearly every imaginable talent at this year's Fair, and several of the Fair's most popular competitions will be available for online entry for the first time this year.