The Western Kentucky State Fair will kick off Friday for its annual 10-day run, with a variety of events planned for the 74th annual event.
Fair Board President Kent Boyd says visitors to the fair will notice several improvements to the facilities.
click to download audioAlthough the gates officially open Friday, Boyd says there will be some fun for a special group of people Thursday night.
click to download audioHe adds there will be a dance and pony and horse pulls Friday night.
click to download audioBoyd says the kid pageants kick off Saturday afternoon at 1:00 inside the convention center.
click to download audioHe adds the Miss and Mrs Pageants will be held inside the convention center, with the popular demolition derby returning on Saturday night.
click to download audioOther popular events returning to the Western Kentucky State Fair include Faith and Family Day and antique tractor pulls Sunday afternoon, the Ms. Plus Pageant on Monday night, farm tractor pulls on Thursday, the Mid-South Truck and Tractor Pulls June 27th and 28th, and a variety of livestock shows and youth events throughout the fair.
A full schedule of fair events can be found at wkdzradio.com and whvoradio.com.
