Kentucky Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
4 upcoming Kentucky events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 224 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- North American International Livestock Exposition
NAILE draws about 30,000 entries from ten livestock species across more than 140 competitions, plus a Sale of Champions, a Quarter Horse show and a championship rodeo. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 5-19, 2026.
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 Official event details - Kentucky FFA Middle School Career Development Events at Hardin County
Middle school FFA career development contests hosted by the Hardin County Cooperative Extension office as part of the Kentucky FFA calendar. Held each year; the most recent date was November 19, 2026.
KY | Organizer: Kentucky FFA Association Official event details
December 2026
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Kentucky Farm Bureau's Federation annual meeting is scheduled in Louisville for December 2-5, 2026, the yearly gathering where members set policy and recognize county Farm Bureaus.
Louisville, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Farm Bureau Official event details
February 2027
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Conference
Kentucky Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Leadership Conference brings young farmers to Louisville for training and networking, scheduled for February 5-6, 2027.
Louisville, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Farm Bureau Official event details
Expected Kentucky Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
January 2027 (estimated)
- Kentucky Cattlemens Association Annual Convention
The two-day Kentucky Cattlemen's Association convention in Owensboro is open to guests across Kentucky who want to learn about the beef industry. Held each year; the most recent dates were January 15-16, 2026.
501 West 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301 | 270-687-8800 | Organizer: Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Official event details
May 2027 (estimated)
- Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
More than 100 vendors and fiber artists join live sheep, shearing demonstrations, workshops and fleece and skein competitions in Lexington. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 16-17, 2026.
3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511 Official event details - Taylor County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Taylor County Fair in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 23, 2026. Exhibitors on the grounds by 5 pm for a 6 pm show.
Campbellsville, KY | Organizer: Taylor County Fair Official event details - Taylor County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Taylor County Fair in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 23, 2026. Arrive 9 am, show 10 am.
Campbellsville, KY | Organizer: Taylor County Fair Official event details - Taylor County Fair
Taylor County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on May 23 and a dairy show on May 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Ballard County Fair
Ballard County Fair in LaCenter, a two-day fair with harness racing. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 22-23, 2026.
LaCenter, KY Official event details - Russell County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Russell County Fair in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 29, 2026. Exhibitors arrive by 5 pm for the 6 pm Central start.
Russell Springs, KY | Organizer: Russell County Fair Official event details - Russell County Fair
The Russell County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on May 29 and a dairy show on June 1. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Graves County Fair
Graves County Fair at Mayfield, organized by the Graves County Fair Association, runs May 29-31 on the 2026 harness racing fair calendar. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 29-31, 2026.
Mayfield, KY | Organizer: Graves County Fair Association, Inc Official event details - Marion County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Marion County Fair in Lebanon, Marion County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-05-30 at 17:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Lebanon, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Russell County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Russell County Fair in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 30, 2026. Check-in 9 am, show 10 am Central; held with the Russell County Jaycee Fair.
Russell Springs, KY | Organizer: Russell County Fair Official event details - Marion County Fair
Marion County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on July 11, a sheep show on May 30, and a dairy show on June 13. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
June 2027 (estimated)
- McCracken County Fair Harness Racing
Two-day harness racing card at the McCracken County Fair in Paducah. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 5 and 6, 2026.
Paducah, KY | Organizer: McCracken County Fair board Official event details - Metcalfe County Fair
Metcalfe County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a dairy show on June 5. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- McCracken County Fair
McCracken County Fair in Paducah appears on the 2026 harness racing fair calendar for June 5-6. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 5-6, 2026.
Paducah, KY Official event details - Clark County Fair Beef Show
Opening-weekend beef show at the Clark County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026.
- Woodford County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Woodford County Fair in Versailles, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026. Check-in 8-9:30 am, show at 10 am.
Versailles, KY | Organizer: Woodford County Fair Official event details - Woodford County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Woodford County Fair in Versailles, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026. Check-in 9-10 am, show 10 am.
Versailles, KY | Organizer: Woodford County Fair Official event details - Lexington Lions Bluegrass Fair
Lexington Lions Bluegrass Fair open livestock program includes a beef show on June 7, a sheep show on June 8, and a swine show on June 11 at 7 pm. Held each year; the most recent dates were in June 2026.
Lexington, KY Official event details - Russell County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Russell County Fair in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 1, 2026. Arrive 9 am Central, show 10 am.
Russell Springs, KY | Organizer: Russell County Fair Official event details - Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo-East
State-sponsored junior livestock expo for 4-H and FFA youth held at the Derrickson Complex on the Morehead State University campus. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 1-2, 2026.
Morehead, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Department of Agriculture Official event details - Kentucky FFA State Convention
The 97th Kentucky FFA State Convention gathered students, advisors and supporters in Lexington for leadership events, career development contests and recognition of agriculture education. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 9-11, 2026.
Lexington, KY | Organizer: Kentucky FFA Association Official event details - Shelby County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Shelby County Fair in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 10, 2026. Check-in 2 pm, show 3 pm.
Shelbyville, KY | Organizer: Shelby County Fair Official event details - Murray-Calloway County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the joint Murray-Calloway County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026.
Murray, KY Official event details - Murray-Calloway County Fair Swine Show
Swine show at 6 pm with check-in at 4 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026.
Murray, KY Official event details - Murray-Calloway County Fair Sheep Show
Afternoon sheep show at 2 pm with check-in at 1 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026.
Murray, KY Official event details - Trigg County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Trigg County Fair in Cadiz, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026. Cattle on the grounds by 8 am for the 10 am show.
Cadiz, KY | Organizer: Trigg County Fair Official event details - Trigg County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Trigg County Fair in Cadiz, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026. Check-in 7 am, show 8 am.
Cadiz, KY | Organizer: Trigg County Fair Official event details - Nicholas County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Nicholas County Fair in Carlisle, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026. Check-in 3-5 pm, show at 6 pm.
Carlisle, KY | Organizer: Nicholas County Fair Official event details - Trigg County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Trigg County Fair in Cadiz, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 11, 2026. Check-in 8 am, show 9 am Central.
Cadiz, KY | Organizer: Trigg County Fair Official event details - Murray-Calloway County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Murray-Calloway County Fair include a beef show on June 11, a swine show on June 11 at 6 pm, and a sheep show on June 11. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Nicholas County Fair
Nicholas County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on June 13, a swine show on June 13 at 6 pm, and a sheep show on June 11. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Trigg County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Trigg County Fair include a beef show on June 11, a swine show on June 11 at 8 am, and a sheep show on July 11. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Shelby County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Shelby County Fair in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 12, 2026. Check-in at 7 am, show at 8 am.
Shelbyville, KY | Organizer: Shelby County Fair Official event details - Woodford County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Woodford County Fair in Versailles, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 12, 2026. Check-in 4:30-5:30 pm, show at 6 pm.
Versailles, KY | Organizer: Woodford County Fair Official event details - Shelby County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Shelby County Fair in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 12, 2026. Check-in 12:30 pm, show at 1:30 pm.
Shelbyville, KY | Organizer: Shelby County Fair Official event details - Clark County Fair
Eight-day regional agricultural fair at the Clark County Fairgrounds, established in 1948 and drawing an estimated 40,000 visitors. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 13-20, 2026.
- Gallatin County Fair Open Swine Show
Gallatin County's open swine show takes place June 13 at 3 pm during the county fair. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: sheep June 13.
- Gallatin County Fair Open Sheep Show
Gallatin County fair sheep exhibitors show on June 13 at 2 pm in the open sheep division. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine June 13.
- Franklin County Dairy Show
The Franklin County Fair open dairy show is scheduled for June 13 at 10 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, swine July 15, sheep July 14.
- Nicholas County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Nicholas County Fair in Carlisle, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026. Check-in runs 8-10 am before an 11 am start.
Carlisle, KY | Organizer: Nicholas County Fair Official event details - Shelby County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Shelby County Fair in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026. Cattle must be on the grounds by 9 am for the 10 am show.
Shelbyville, KY | Organizer: Shelby County Fair Official event details - Nicholas County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Nicholas County Fair in Carlisle, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026. Check-in 3-5 pm, show at 6 pm.
Carlisle, KY | Organizer: Nicholas County Fair Official event details - Woodford County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Woodford County Fair in Versailles, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 13, 2026. Check-in 12:30-1:30 pm, show at 2 pm.
Versailles, KY | Organizer: Woodford County Fair Official event details - Gallatin County Fair
The Gallatin County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a swine show on June 13 at 3 pm and a sheep show on June 13. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Green County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Beef cattle exhibitors in Green County show at the county fair on June 8, with the open show starting at 1 pm CST. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: dairy June 8.
- Green County Fair Open Dairy Show
The Green County Fair open dairy show is scheduled for June 8 at 9 am CST. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef June 8.
- Shelby County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Shelby County Fair in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 8, 2026. Arrive 4 pm, show 5 pm.
Shelbyville, KY | Organizer: Shelby County Fair Official event details - Green County Fair
Green County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on June 8 and a dairy show on June 8. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Shelby County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Shelby County Fair include a beef show on June 13, a swine show on June 12 at 8 am, a sheep show on June 12, and a dairy show on June 8. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Trimble County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Trimble County Fair in Bedford, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 16, 2026. Check-in 5 pm, show at 6 pm.
Bedford, KY | Organizer: Trimble County Fair Official event details - Woodford County Fair
The 70th Woodford County Fair, a five-day family agricultural fair at the Woodford County Fairgrounds in Versailles. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 16-20, 2026.
293 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383 | Organizer: Woodford County Fair Association Official event details - Clark County Fair Swine Show
Swine exhibitors must be on the grounds by 7 pm for the show. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026.
- Trimble County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Trimble County Fair in Bedford, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026. Check-in 5 pm, show 6 pm.
Bedford, KY | Organizer: Trimble County Fair Official event details - Clark County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at 6 pm; registration runs 5 to 6 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 19, 2026.
- Scott County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Scott County Fair in Georgetown, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 19, 2026. Check-in 4:30 pm, show at 6 pm.
Georgetown, KY | Organizer: Scott County Fair Official event details - Scott County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Scott County Fair in Georgetown, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 19, 2026. Check-in 9:30 am, show 10 am.
Georgetown, KY | Organizer: Scott County Fair Official event details - Scott County Fair
Scott County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on June 24, a sheep show on June 19, and a dairy show on June 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Estill County Fair Open Swine Show
The Estill County Fair open swine show is on June 20 starting at 9 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef June 27, sheep June 20.
- Estill County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Estill County Fair on June 20, starting 11 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef June 27, swine June 20.
- Union County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Union County Fair in Morganfield, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 20, 2026. Arrive by 8:30 am for the 9 am start.
Morganfield, KY | Organizer: Union County Fair Official event details - Union County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Union County Fair in Morganfield, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 20, 2026. Arrive by 9:30 am for the 10 am show.
Morganfield, KY | Organizer: Union County Fair Official event details - Union County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Union County Fair in Morganfield, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 20, 2026. Arrive by 11 am for the 11:30 am show.
Morganfield, KY | Organizer: Union County Fair Official event details - Estill County Fair
The Estill County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on June 27, a swine show on June 20 at 9 am, and a sheep show on June 20. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Union County Fair
Union County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on June 20, a swine show on June 20 at 10 am, and a sheep show on June 20. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Casey County Fair
The Casey County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a dairy show on June 20. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Pendleton County Youth Fair
Seven-day family agricultural fair at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds in Falmouth. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 21-27, 2026, with livestock and poultry shows during fair week.
320 Fairground Rd, Falmouth, KY 41040 | Organizer: Pendleton County Youth Fair Official event details - Trimble County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Trimble County Fair in Bedford, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 15, 2026. On the grounds by 5 pm, show at 6 pm.
Bedford, KY | Organizer: Trimble County Fair Official event details - Trimble County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Trimble County Fair in Bedford, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 15, 2026. Check-in 5 pm, show 6 pm.
Bedford, KY | Organizer: Trimble County Fair Official event details - Trimble County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Trimble County Fair in Bedford, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 15, 2026. Arrive 5 pm, show 6 pm.
Bedford, KY | Organizer: Trimble County Fair Official event details - Trimble County Fair
The Trimble County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on June 15, a swine show on June 15 at 6 pm, a sheep show on June 16, and a dairy show on June 15. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Bourbon County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at 5 pm; animals must be on the grounds by 4 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 23, 2026.
- Scott County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Scott County Fair in Georgetown, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 23, 2026. Arrive 5 pm, show 6 pm.
Georgetown, KY | Organizer: Scott County Fair Official event details - Bourbon County Fair Beef Show
Junior beef competition at the Bourbon County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was June 25, 2026.
- Pendleton County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Pendleton County Fair in Falmouth, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 25, 2026. Weigh-in 4-6 pm, show at 7 pm.
Falmouth, KY | Organizer: Pendleton County Fair Official event details - Henry County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Beef cattle exhibitors in Henry County show at the county fair on June 26, with the open show starting at 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine June 27, sheep June 24, dairy June 27.
- Pendleton County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Pendleton County Fair in Falmouth, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 26, 2026. Weigh-in 4-6 pm, show at 7 pm.
Falmouth, KY | Organizer: Pendleton County Fair Official event details - Estill County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Estill County Fair open beef show is set for June 27 at 6:30 pm, with exhibitors bringing beef cattle to the ring. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine June 20, sheep June 20.
- Henry County Fair Open Swine Show
Henry County's open swine show takes place June 27 at 7 pm during the county fair. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef June 26, sheep June 24, dairy June 27.
- Henry County Fair Open Dairy Show
Henry County open dairy show on June 27 at 10 am, part of the county fair livestock lineup. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef June 26, swine June 27, sheep June 24.
- Marion County Fair Harness Racing
One-day harness racing program at the Marion County Fair in Lebanon. Held each year; the most recent date was June 27, 2026.
Lebanon, KY | Organizer: Marion County Fair board Official event details - Pendleton County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Pendleton County Fair in Falmouth, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 27, 2026. Check-in 8 am, show 9 am; held with the Pendleton County Youth Fair.
Falmouth, KY | Organizer: Pendleton County Fair Official event details - Bourbon County Fair Swine Show
Evening swine show with check-in between 5 and 7 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 22, 2026.
- Lincoln County Fair Swine Show
Swine show at the Lincoln County Fair in Stanford, Lincoln County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-06-29 at 19:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Stanford, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Logan County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Logan County Fair in Russellville, Logan County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-06-29 at 18:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Russellville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Scott County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Scott County Fair in Georgetown, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 22, 2026. Weigh-in at 5 pm, show at 6 pm.
Georgetown, KY | Organizer: Scott County Fair Official event details - Bourbon County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Bourbon County Fair include a beef show on June 25, a swine show on June 22 at 7 pm, and a sheep show on June 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Lincoln County Fair
The Lincoln County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on June 30, a swine show on June 29 at 7 pm, a sheep show on July 3, and a dairy show on July 1. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Logan County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Logan County Fair include a beef show on June 29, a swine show on July 3 at 6 pm, a sheep show on June 30, and a dairy show on June 30. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Lincoln County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Lincoln County Fair in Stanford, Lincoln County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-06-30 at 18:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Stanford, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Logan County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Logan County Fair in Russellville, Logan County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-06-30 at 17:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Russellville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Boone County Fair Beef Show
Beef show on the Boone County Fair program, drawing 4-H and FFA exhibitors. Held each year; the most recent date was June 24, 2026.
- Henry County Fair Open Sheep Show
Henry County fair sheep exhibitors show on June 24 at 7 pm in the open sheep division. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef June 26, swine June 27, dairy June 27.
- Pendleton County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Pendleton County Fair in Falmouth, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 24, 2026. Weigh-in is 4-6 pm ahead of the 7 pm show.
Falmouth, KY | Organizer: Pendleton County Fair Official event details - Scott County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Scott County Fair in Georgetown, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was June 24, 2026. Check-in and weigh-in at 5 pm, show at 6 pm.
Georgetown, KY | Organizer: Scott County Fair Official event details - Boone County Fair
Boone County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on June 24. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Henry County Fair
Henry County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on June 26, a swine show on June 27 at 7 pm, a sheep show on June 24, and a dairy show on June 27. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Pendleton County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Pendleton County Fair include a beef show on June 24, a swine show on June 26 at 7 pm, and a sheep show on June 25. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
July 2027 (estimated)
- Hart County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Open beef show at the Hart County Fair on July 2 at 5 pm CT; a stop on Kentucky's county-fair livestock circuit. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: dairy July 3.
- Hart County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Hart County Fair include a beef show on July 2 and a dairy show on July 3. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Hart County Fair Open Dairy Show
The Hart County Fair open dairy show is scheduled for July 3 at 10 am CT. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 2.
- Lincoln County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Lincoln County Fair in Stanford, Lincoln County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-03 at 19:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Stanford, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Logan County Fair Swine Show
Swine show at the Logan County Fair in Russellville, Logan County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-03 at 18:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Russellville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Lincoln County Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with 4-H and FFA registration at noon at the Lincoln County Fair in Stanford, Lincoln County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-04 at 13:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Stanford, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Wayne County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Wayne County Fair in Monticello, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 4, 2026. Weigh-in 9:30 am, show at 11 am.
Monticello, KY | Organizer: Wayne County Fair Official event details - Wayne County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Wayne County Fair include a sheep show on July 4. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Jessamine County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Jessamine County Fair open beef show is set for July 6 at 6 pm, with exhibitors bringing beef cattle to the ring. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 9, sheep July 7, dairy July 11.
- Hardin County Fair
Six-day county fair at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Elizabethtown with livestock shows and sales, amusement rides, an ugly lamp contest, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls and a petting farm. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 6-11, 2026.
1103 Hawkins Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Official event details - Jessamine County Fair
The Jessamine County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 6, a swine show on July 9 at 6 pm, a sheep show on July 7, and a dairy show on July 11. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Jessamine County Fair Open Sheep Show
The Jessamine County Fair sheep show brings lambs and breeding sheep to the ring on July 7 at about 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 6, swine July 9, dairy July 11.
- Garrard County Fair Open Dairy Show
Dairy cattle exhibitors show at the Garrard County Fair on July 7, beginning at 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 10, swine July 8, sheep July 9.
- Garrard County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Garrard County Fair include a beef show on July 10, a swine show on July 8 at 7 pm, a sheep show on July 9, and a dairy show on July 7. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Logan County Fair Alpaca Show
Alpaca show with check-in by 9 am at the Logan County Fair in Russellville, Logan County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-01 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Russellville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Barren County Fair Beef Show
Junior beef show at the Barren County Fair for youth exhibitors. Held each year; the most recent date was July 9, 2026. Contact the fair for entry rules.
KY | 270-590-5992 Official event details - Jessamine County Fair Open Swine Show
Hog exhibitors compete at the Jessamine County Fair open swine show on July 9 at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 6, sheep July 7, dairy July 11.
- Garrard County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Garrard County Fair on July 9, starting 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 10, swine July 8, dairy July 7.
- Hardin County Fair Open Dairy Show
Dairy cattle exhibitors show at the Hardin County Fair on July 9, beginning at 6:30 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 8.
1103 Hawkins Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Official event details - Barren County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Barren County Fair include a beef show on July 9, a swine show on July 11 at 8 am CST, a sheep show on July 11, and a dairy show on July 10. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Garrard County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Open beef show at the Garrard County Fair on July 10 at 6 pm; a stop on Kentucky's county-fair livestock circuit. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 8, sheep July 9, dairy July 7.
- Trigg County 4-H Ag Fair
Third annual ag fair where 4-H and FFA youth show livestock, poultry, rabbits and horses. Horse show Friday, other shows Saturday; free admission and parking. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10-11, 2026.
- Barren County Fair Swine Show
Market swine show with weigh-in at 7:30 am CST and preregistration due by July 1. Held each year; the most recent date was July 11, 2026.
KY | 270-590-5992 Official event details - Barren County Fair Sheep Show
Open sheep show at 9 am CST with check-in at 8 am; preregister by July 1. Held each year; the most recent date was July 11, 2026.
KY | 270-590-5992 Official event details - Harrison County Fair Open Swine Show
The Harrison County Fair open swine show is on July 11 starting at 9 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 14, sheep July 13, dairy July 13.
- Kenton County Fair Open Swine Show
Kenton County's open swine show takes place July 11 at 9:30 am during the county fair. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 13, sheep July 11.
2836 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051 | 859-356-3738 Official event details - Kenton County Fair Open Sheep Show
Kenton County fair sheep exhibitors show on July 11 at 4 pm in the open sheep division. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 13, swine July 11.
2836 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051 | 859-356-3738 Official event details - Jessamine County Fair Open Dairy Show
The Jessamine County Fair open dairy show is scheduled for July 11 at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 6, swine July 9, sheep July 7.
- Marion County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Marion County Fair in Lebanon, Marion County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-11 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Lebanon, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Trigg County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Trigg County Fair in Cadiz, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 11, 2026. Arrive by 8 am for the 11 am show.
Cadiz, KY | Organizer: Trigg County Fair Official event details - Harrison County Fair
Harrison County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on July 14, a swine show on July 11 at 9 am, a sheep show on July 13, and a dairy show on July 13. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Kenton County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Beef cattle exhibitors in Kenton County show at the county fair on July 13, with the open show starting at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 11, sheep July 11.
2836 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051 | 859-356-3738 Official event details - Harrison County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Harrison County Fair on July 13, starting 6:30 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 14, swine July 11, dairy July 13.
- Harrison County Fair Open Dairy Show
Harrison County open dairy show on July 13 at 1 pm, part of the county fair livestock lineup. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 14, swine July 11, sheep July 13.
- Kenton County Fair
Fair week at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence with youth livestock shows for lambs, hogs, steers, poultry and rabbits, pageants and a Saturday car derby. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13-18, 2026, with a community kickoff July 11.
2836 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051 | 859-356-3738 Official event details - Bath County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at 5 pm with check-in at 4 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was July 14, 2026.
- Harrison County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Beef cattle exhibitors in Harrison County show at the county fair on July 14, with the open show starting at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 11, sheep July 13, dairy July 13.
- Franklin County Fair Open Sheep Show
The Franklin County Fair sheep show brings lambs and breeding sheep to the ring on July 14 at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, swine July 15, dairy June 13.
- Bath County Fair
The Bath County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 16, a swine show on July 16 at 9 am, and a sheep show on July 14. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Franklin County Fair
Franklin County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on July 17, a swine show on July 15 at 7 pm, and a sheep show on July 14. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Hardin County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Hardin County Fair open beef show is set for July 8 at 6:30 pm, with exhibitors bringing beef cattle to the ring. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: dairy July 9.
1103 Hawkins Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Official event details - Garrard County Fair Open Swine Show
The Garrard County Fair open swine show is on July 8 starting at 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 10, sheep July 9, dairy July 7.
- Bath County Fair Beef Show
Beef cattle show during the Bath County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
- Bath County Fair Swine Show
Swine show beginning at 9 am with check-in at 8:30 am. Held each year; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
- Daviess County Lions Fair Swine Show
Swine show at 6 pm; check-in opens at 4 pm, or 10 am for Daviess County exhibitors. Held each year; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
- Henderson County Fair Open Sheep Show
The Henderson County Fair sheep show brings lambs and breeding sheep to the ring on July 16 at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, swine July 18, dairy July 17.
- Henderson County Fair
The Henderson County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 17, a swine show on July 18 at 9 am, a sheep show on July 16, and a dairy show on July 17. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Daviess County Lions Fair Sheep Show
Evening sheep show at 7 pm with check-in at 6 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was July 17, 2026.
- Franklin County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Beef cattle exhibitors in Franklin County show at the county fair on July 17, with the open show starting at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 15, sheep July 14, dairy June 13.
- Henderson County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Henderson County Fair open beef show is set for July 17 at 6 pm, with exhibitors bringing beef cattle to the ring. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 18, sheep July 16, dairy July 17.
- Henderson County Fair Open Dairy Show
Dairy cattle exhibitors show at the Henderson County Fair on July 17, beginning at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, swine July 18, sheep July 16.
- Kenton County 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions
4-H and FFA members sell their fair project animals to local buyers on the Friday evening of fair week, with proceeds funding youth programs and scholarships. Held each year; the most recent sale was July 17, 2026.
2836 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051 | 859-356-3738 Official event details - Henderson County Fair Open Swine Show
Hog exhibitors compete at the Henderson County Fair open swine show on July 18 at 9 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, sheep July 16, dairy July 17.
- Livingston County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Livingston County Fair in Smithland, Livingston County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-18 at 15:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Smithland, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Livingston County Fair Swine Show
Swine show at the Livingston County Fair in Smithland, Livingston County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-18 at 09:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Smithland, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Livingston County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Livingston County Fair in Smithland, Livingston County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-18 at 13:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Smithland, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Livingston County Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with check-in at 3 pm at the Livingston County Fair in Smithland, Livingston County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-18 at 16:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Smithland, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Meade County Fair Beef Show
Breeding beef show, followed by a market show on July 22 at the Meade County Fair in Brandenburg, Meade County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-18 at 17:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Brandenburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Mercer County Fair Rabbit Show
Rabbit show with check-in at 9 am at the Mercer County Fair in Harrodsburg, Mercer County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-18 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Harrodsburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Southeast Kentucky Fair
Eight-day summer fair in London, Laurel County, with livestock, exhibits and midway. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18 to 25, 2026.
202 Barbourville Rd, London, KY 40741 | 606-309-7518 | Organizer: Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows Official event details - Spencer County Fair Open Swine Show
Open swine show at the Spencer County Fair in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 18, 2026. Check-in at 8 am, show at 9 am.
Taylorsville, KY | Organizer: Spencer County Fair Official event details - Spencer County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Spencer County Fair in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 18, 2026. Check-in 1 pm, show at 2 pm.
Taylorsville, KY | Organizer: Spencer County Fair Official event details - Livingston County Fair
Livingston County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on July 18, a swine show on July 18 at 9 am, and a sheep show on July 18. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Meade County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Meade County Fair include a beef show on July 18, a swine show on July 20 at 6:30 pm, and a sheep show on July 21. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Mercer County Fair
The Mercer County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 27, a swine show on July 25 at 9 am, a sheep show on July 22, and a dairy show on July 18. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Spencer County Fair
The Spencer County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 22, a swine show on July 18 at 9 am, a sheep show on July 18, and a dairy show on July 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Meade County Fair Swine Show
Swine show at the Meade County Fair in Brandenburg, Meade County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-20 at 18:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Brandenburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Meade County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show with check-in by 3:30 pm at the Meade County Fair in Brandenburg, Meade County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-21 at 15:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Brandenburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Tollesboro Fair
Tollesboro Fair holds a sheep show and dairy show on July 22, a swine show on July 21 at 7 pm, and a beef show on July 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were in July 2026.
Tollesboro, KY Official event details - Daviess County Lions Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Daviess County Lions Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was July 15, 2026.
- Franklin County Fair Open Swine Show
Hog exhibitors compete at the Franklin County Fair open swine show on July 15 at 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, sheep July 14, dairy June 13.
- Daviess County Lions Fair
Open livestock shows at the Daviess County Lions Fair include a beef show on July 15, a swine show on July 16 at 6 pm, and a sheep show on July 17. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Nelson County Fair
The Nelson County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 15. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Meade County Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with check-in from 8:30 am to noon at the Meade County Fair in Brandenburg, Meade County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-23 at 12:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Brandenburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Meade County Fair Rabbit Show
Rabbit show with check-in from 8:30 am to noon at the Meade County Fair in Brandenburg, Meade County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-23 at 12:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Brandenburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Spencer County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Spencer County Fair in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 23, 2026. Arrive 6 pm, show 7 pm.
Taylorsville, KY | Organizer: Spencer County Fair Official event details - Laurel County Ag Fair Swine Show
Market hog show at the Laurel County Ag Fair in London, Laurel County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-24 at 09:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
London, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Laurel County Ag Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Laurel County Ag Fair in London, Laurel County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-24 at 10:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
London, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Madison County Fair and Horse Show
Nine-day fair and horse show in Richmond, Madison County, anchoring the county livestock calendar. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24 to August 1, 2026.
Richmond, KY | 859-582-8815 | Organizer: Madison County Fair board Official event details - Spencer County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Spencer County Fair in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 24, 2026. Check-in 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm.
Taylorsville, KY | Organizer: Spencer County Fair Official event details - Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo (Bowling Green)
Kentucky Department of Agriculture junior livestock expo at the L.D. Brown Center on the WKU campus. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24-25, 2026.
- Laurel County Ag Fair
Open livestock shows at the Laurel County Ag Fair include a beef show on July 25, a swine show on July 24 at 9 am, and a sheep show on July 24. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Mercer County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Mercer County Fair in Harrodsburg, Mercer County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-27 at 18:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Harrodsburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Grant County Fair Open Sheep Show
The Grant County Fair sheep show brings lambs and breeding sheep to the ring on July 28 at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 31, swine July 29, dairy July 30.
- Madison County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the Madison County Fair in Richmond, Madison County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-28 at 18:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Richmond, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Grant County Fair
The Grant County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 31, a swine show on July 29 at 10 am, a sheep show on July 28, and a dairy show on July 30. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on July 28. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Grant County Fair Open Swine Show
Hog exhibitors compete at the Grant County Fair open swine show on July 29 at 10 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 31, sheep July 28, dairy July 30.
- Laurel County Ag Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with morning check-in at the Laurel County Ag Fair in London, Laurel County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-22 at 09:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
London, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Laurel County Ag Fair Rabbit Show
Rabbit show with morning check-in at the Laurel County Ag Fair in London, Laurel County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-22 at 09:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
London, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Mercer County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Mercer County Fair in Harrodsburg, Mercer County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-22 at 18:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Harrodsburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Spencer County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Spencer County Fair in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 22, 2026. Open to 4-H and FFA youth only; on the grounds by 6 pm.
Taylorsville, KY | Organizer: Spencer County Fair Official event details - Grant County Fair Open Dairy Show
Grant County open dairy show on July 30 at 10 am, part of the county fair livestock lineup. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 31, swine July 29, sheep July 28.
- LaRue County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the LaRue County Fair in Hodgenville, LaRue County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-30 at 16:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Hodgenville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - LaRue County Fair
LaRue County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on August 1, a sheep show on July 30, and a dairy show on July 31. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Grant County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Grant County Fair open beef show is set for July 31 at 6 pm, with exhibitors bringing beef cattle to the ring. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 29, sheep July 28, dairy July 30.
- Hopkins County Fair
Nine-day county fair in Madisonville with carnival rides, live music, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, livestock shows and pageants. Held each year; the most recent dates ran July 31 to August 8, 2026.
605 E Arch St, Madisonville, KY Official event details - Todd County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Todd County Fair in Elkton, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was July 31, 2026. Check-in 4 pm, show at 5:30 pm.
Elkton, KY | Organizer: Todd County Fair Official event details - Todd County Fair
Todd County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a sheep show on July 31. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Laurel County Ag Fair Beef Show
Beef show for county 4-H and FFA exhibitors at the Laurel County Ag Fair in London, Laurel County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-25 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
London, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Mercer County Fair Swine Show
Swine show at the Mercer County Fair in Harrodsburg, Mercer County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-25 at 09:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Harrodsburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Mercer County Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with check-in at 12:30 pm at the Mercer County Fair in Harrodsburg, Mercer County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-25 at 13:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Harrodsburg, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Monroe County Fair
Monroe County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on August 1 and a dairy show on July 25. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
August 2027 (estimated)
- Germantown Fair
Germantown Fair open shows include beef on August 3, swine on August 5 at 6 pm, and sheep on August 6. Held each year; the most recent dates were in early August 2026.
Germantown, KY Official event details - Hopkins County Fair Open Swine Show
The Hopkins County Fair open swine show is on August 4 starting at 6:30 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef August 6, sheep August 1.
605 E Arch St, Madisonville, KY Official event details - Hancock County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Open beef show at the Hancock County Fair on August 6 at 6 pm; a stop on Kentucky's county-fair livestock circuit. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine August 6, sheep August 6.
- Hopkins County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Open beef show at the Hopkins County Fair on August 6 at 6 pm CST; a stop on Kentucky's county-fair livestock circuit. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine August 4, sheep August 1.
605 E Arch St, Madisonville, KY Official event details - Hancock County Fair Open Swine Show
Hancock County's open swine show takes place August 6 at 6 pm during the county fair. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef August 6, sheep August 6.
- Hancock County Fair Open Sheep Show
Hancock County fair sheep exhibitors show on August 6 at 6 pm in the open sheep division. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef August 6, swine August 6.
- Hancock County Fair
Open livestock shows at the Hancock County Fair include a beef show on August 6, a swine show on August 6 at 6 pm, and a sheep show on August 6. Held each year; the most recent dates were these 2026 show dates.
- Hopkins County Fair Open Sheep Show
Open sheep show at the Hopkins County Fair on August 1, starting after the goat show. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef August 6, swine August 4.
605 E Arch St, Madisonville, KY Official event details - LaRue County Fair Beef Show
Beef show at the LaRue County Fair in Hodgenville, LaRue County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Hodgenville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - LaRue County Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with check-in at 9 am at the LaRue County Fair in Hodgenville, LaRue County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Hodgenville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - LaRue County Fair Rabbit Show
Rabbit show with check-in at 8 am at the LaRue County Fair in Hodgenville, LaRue County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01 at 09:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Hodgenville, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Madison County Fair Poultry Show
Poultry show with check-in at 9 am at the Madison County Fair in Richmond, Madison County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01 at 10:00, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Richmond, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Carter County Fair Beef Show
Beef cattle show at the Carter County Fair, one of the later fairs in the summer circuit. Held each year; the most recent date was August 10, 2026. Entry questions: 606-255-0685.
KY | 606-255-0685 Official event details - Carter County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at 2 pm with check-in at 1 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was August 10, 2026.
- Carter County Fair
The Carter County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on August 10 and a sheep show on August 10. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Breckinridge County Fair
Four-day agricultural fair at the Breckinridge County Fairgrounds with family and kids activities and an expected 5,000 visitors. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 12-15, 2026.
217 Fairgrounds Rd, Hardinsburg, KY 40143 | Organizer: Breckinridge County Fair Board Official event details - Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair runs eleven days at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, with concerts, rides, blue-ribbon competitions and livestock classes. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 20-30, 2026.
- Kentucky State Fair 4-H Cloverville
Cloverville is the 4-H exhibit area at the Kentucky State Fair, with divisions such as art, crops, food, forestry, geology, honey, entomology, rabbits and poultry showmanship. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 20-30, 2026.
- Kentucky State Fair FFA Career Development Events
Kentucky FFA members compete in seed identification, nursery, floriculture, welding, small power equipment, agricultural mechanics and auctioneering at State Fair venues, ending with an FFA awards program in New Market Hall. Held each year at the fair.
September 2027 (estimated)
- Alexandria Fair
Alexandria Fair runs open livestock competition that includes a beef show on September 4 and a sheep show on September 7. Held each year; the most recent dates were in September 2026.
Alexandria, KY Official event details - Fleming County 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock Show and Sale
Kentucky's long-running county youth livestock show and auction, billed as the 84th annual edition, where every animal shown goes through the sale. Held each year in September; the most recent date was September 11, 2026.
KY | Organizer: Fleming County Livestock Improvement Association Official event details - Kentucky Farm Bureau Southern Regional Young Farmer Outing
Young farmers from the southern region of Kentucky Farm Bureau meet around Fountain Run for a regional outing on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Fountain Run, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Farm Bureau Official event details - Kentucky Farm Bureau Northern Regional Young Farmer Outing
Northern region young farmers in Kentucky Farm Bureau gather at the Ark Encounter for their regional outing on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Williamstown, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Farm Bureau Official event details