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LOUISVILLE, Ky. \u2014 Summer in the Bluegrass State wouldn’t be complete without the Kentucky State Fair, and organizers announced a jam-packed lineup Thursday for the 2025 event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/center> Set for Aug. 14-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, there will be dozens of concerts, entertainment acts and family shows, all included with fair admission.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Kentucky State Fair is the greatest part of the summer season, and we\u2019re on a mission to pack in and celebrate everything Kentuckians love most about the Commonwealth,” said David S. Beck, Kentucky Venues president and CEO. “From live music and mouth-watering food to thrilling rides, family-friendly entertainment and livestock competitions, this year\u2019s Kentucky State Fair is where you can find ‘All Things Kentucky, All in One Place.'”<\/p>\n A major highlight is the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, which will feature everything from rock and blues to disco and country. The concert area opens daily at 6:30 p.m., with music beginning at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n All shows are free with fair admission. Here’s the full lineup:<\/p>\n Organizers said the final night, Sunday, Aug. 24, will feature a number of tribute bands spread out at tents across the fairgrounds, paying tribute to classic rock legends such as ZZ Top, The Eagles and Tom Petty.\u00a0<\/p>\n More than 30 bands will also perform at the BIG Tent, the Budweiser Tent and the Hitching Post over the fair’s 11-day run, which will feature music all-day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Also part of the fair is the World’s Championship Horse Show Aug. 16-23 at Freedom Hall. With more than 200 classes, thousands of participants from around the U.S. will compete for more than $1.5 million in prizes and World’s Championship titles. Tickets will go on sale June 16 on the World’s Championship Horse Show\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other highlights include hundreds of vendors, dozens of family-friendly activities, livestock competitions and the “Pride of the Counties” exhibit, which pays tribute to Kentucky’s 120 counties and all they have to offer.<\/p>\n Also back this year is the third annual\u00a0BEERFEST<\/a>, where guests 21 and up can sample beers from around a dozen local craft breweries on Saturday, Aug. 23. Thrill-seekers also get their fill at Thrill Ville, which will feature at least 50 thrill and family rides and the iconic Astro Ferris Wheel.\u00a0<\/p>\n Organizers said tickets include parking when purchased online through Ticketmaster<\/a> and at participating Kroger stores<\/a>.\u00a0Advance admission ticket pricing is $9 through July 20 before increasing to $12 the following day. The listed prices include fees.<\/p>\n Admission purchased at the gate during the fair is $10 per person and $10 for parking per standard vehicle, organizers added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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