HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – From tractor pulls to petting zoos, the Western Kentucky State Fair is coming to Hopkinsville to provide endless entertainment over a span of nine days.
Gates first open to the public at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20 and rides open at 6 p.m. Once there, people can purchase an armband providing unlimited rides for $25. A petting zoo, draft horse and pony pulls as well as a Western Dance Night featuring the “Country Twang Band” will be featured during the first night of the fair.
Over the course of the weekend, a multitude of unique events are scheduled with a variety of pageants for all ages occurring before the gates open to the general public. Saturday’s activities include a Mr./Mrs. WKSF Pageant, Pedal Pull Competitions, a Demolition Derby and a Miss WKSF Pageant. On Sunday, the fair is bringing an antique tractor pull at 3 p.m. and a Faith and Family Night at 6:30 p.m.
Several more events are planning to include Arenacross racing, a dance party, go-kart races, a hot dog eating contest, and a corn hole tournament. To end the jam-packed fair week on Saturday June 28, the fair is hosting Ultimate Championship Wrestling (UCW).
The fair will be set up at the fairgrounds at 2810 Richard Street in Hopkinsville. Admission is cash only. On June 25, there will be free admission for military, first responders, and their families. For a full look at the Western Kentucky State Fair’s schedule and all their events, please visit the Western Kentucky State Fair’s website.
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