'Tis the season for the Kentucky State Fair. Starting Thursday, August 18th, you can get your corn dog with pineapple whip going...followed by a funnel cake, chased with a lemonade shakeup, with a side of corn on the cob, and finished off with a deep fried Twinkie.
The Kentucky State Fair has a great slogan: "All that you expect from a fair, and so much more!" That's exactly how I feel whenever I go to the fair. I expect the [unhealthy] food, [dangerous] rides, [smelly] animals, [more unhealthy, overpriced] food, [the best] people watching, and Freddie. For those who have never been to the fair before, you can meet Freddie in front of Freedom Hall--you won't be able to miss him.
Some of the highlights for me are the photography section and midway rides. There are plenty of other fun things to do, like educational exhibits, the vendor hall, free concerts, horse shows, agricultural products, and cooking contests.
I feel I would be remiss if I did not focus on the fair food, which is really the most important part. There are pork sandwiches from the Kentucky Pork Producers, hot dogs, potato creations, fried anything (you name what you never thought you'd see fried, and it is there), pizza, pretzels, homemade ice cream, and burgers. Speaking of, how about the Krispy Kreme burger? While it is a combination of two of my favorite things, I haven't mustered up the courage for it yet.
Legit--the fair is a lot of fun; however, I must say that my re-enjoyment of the fair came in more recent years. I went through a dry spell filled with fair snobbery (and probably some cheapness), but my wife reintroduced me to its greatness. Don't let yourself be like I was and miss out on some great end-of-summer fun.
The Kentucky State Fair runs August 18th through the 28th. Admission is $10 for each person. Admission is free for children five and under. Advanced tickets can be purchased through August 17th at Kroger for $6 each. Parking is $8 per car, but advanced tickets are available for $5. Ride wristbands can also be purchased in advance.
Gates open at 7:00 am. Exhibits are open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday. The Midway and tents close at midnight.
For any additional detailed information, the fair website is: http://www.kystatefair.org/index.html
Matt Gatewood
Realtor®
Keller Williams Louisville East
502-594-6582
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