McCracken County Fair

The McCracken County Fair is presented the last full week in June by the South Paducah Kiwanis. All proceeds from the fair support local children’s charities! See the charities we support 

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fair ADMISSION POLICY

ALL FAIR PATRONS AGE 16 AND UNDER

MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT 21 OR OLDER! 

17 AND UP MUST SHOW ID TO ENTER! NO ID NO ENTRY WITHOUT AN ADULT

ZERO TOLERANCE – ZERO EXCEPTIONS

ENFORCED BY THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY SHERRIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND FAIR STAFF

 

Under 6 – Free
All Others – $5.00 Tax Included
Parking on Grounds $5.00 Tax Included

Belle City Amusements midway opens at 5:30 nightly and closes around 10:00-10:30 unless otherwise specified



Plan now to attend each night of this thrilling show. Have a good time enjoying wholesome family fun while helping support community service projects. The McCracken County Fair is planned and conducted according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture regulations for the use of State Funds and Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of South Paducah.

EXHIBITS IN FLORAL HALL

BELLE CITY AMUSEMENTS – CONCESSIONS

ON THE MIDWAY

FAIR SCHEDULE

June 20-24, 2023

Front and back gates open at 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted

-RIDE ARMBANDS AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT-
-RIDE ARMBANDS AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT-
-RIDE ARMBANDS AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT-

June 20, 2023

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Belle City Amusements open at 5:30 PM

June 21, 2023

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Belle City Amusements open at 5:30 PM

June 22, 2023

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Belle City Amusements open at 5:30 PM
Talent Show (Grandstands) 1st Place $250, 2nd Place $150, and 3rd Place $100

June 23, 2023

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Belle City Amusements open at 5:30 PM
Demolition Derby

June 24, 2023

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Belle City Amusements open at 5:30 PM
Enduro Races

BE SURE TO DROP YOUR GATE TICKET IN THE BARREL FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $200 NIGHTLY!

For those with young children: There are various ride restrictions on height and age. Please see the entrance of each ride for specific rules for that ride. Contact Belle City Amusements for additional questions related to the carnival rides and games.

NO Outside Food/Drinks/Alcohol allowed inside the fairgrounds!

 

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY

The following is a partial list of organizations that benefit

from your participation in the Fair:

Paducah Cooperative Ministry

Easter Seals Center

Shriners

Family Services

Ronald McDonald House

Paducah’s Childrens Chorus

McCracken County Library

Trooper Island

Youth Reach Victory

Ky Sheriff Boys/Girls Ranch

River City Mission

Special Olympics

St Judes

Center For Courageous Kids

Hugs

Kids Against Hunger

Child Watch

Paducah City Head Start

McCracken County Head Start

Cassidy’s Cause

GENERAL INFO & EXHIBIT RULES

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The McCracken County Fair is planned and conducted according to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture regulations for the use of State Funds.

1. The Fair Board reserves the right to close any exhibit, if it be deemed to be set up or operated in any way not in the best interest of the Fair.

2. Premiums will be paid by the McCracken County Fair Board as early as possible after the awards in the various departments have been made and checked.

3. Any premium check not cashed within 90 days will be forfeited to their privilege without recourse.

4. Each concessionaire will be limited to the space assigned to them. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of their privilege without recourse.

5. Purchasers of concessions are required to keep their spaces clean and sanitary. All requirements of the State and County Board of Health must be met.

6. The Fair Board of the McCracken County Fair will exercise every precaution to safeguard the public, exhibitors, employees and exhibits, but positively will not be liable for death, loss, theft, damages or injuries to persons, animals or articles.

7. The open classes are open to all exhibitors unless otherwise stated.

8. Entries made in 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, DECA and VICA classes must have been produced in conjunction with an approved project sponsored by these organizations.

9. Any individual violating the above rules or creating a disturbance is subject to removal from the Fairgrounds by police authorities. All exhibits open for viewing from 5:00 P.M. to closing June 20-24

10. ALL Fair patrons age 16 and under MUST BE accompanied by an adult 21 or over. 17 and up must show ID for entry. NO ID NO ENTRY without an adult 21 or older. No more than 3 patrons 16 and under per adult admitted to the fair. NO EXCEPTIONS! This policy will be enforced by the McCracken County Sherriff’s Department.   

ADMISSION POLICY Under 6 – Free All Others – $5.00 Tax Included

PARKING ON GROUNDS $5.00 TAX INCLUDED

CLICK HERE to download the Flower Show Schedule and Info

CLICK HERE to download Culinary, Crafts and Textile exhibit rules and info. 

2023 CULINARY, CRAFTS, AND TEXTILES DIVISION
Organized by McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service
Sponsored by South Paducah Kiwanis Club

For more information visit our website:
https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/content/mccracken-county-fair

LOCATION/INFO

Carson Park Fairgrounds
300 N 30th Street
Paducah, KY

 

OUR MISSION

The McCracken County Fair is presented the last full week in June by the South Paducah Kiwanis.

All proceeds from the fair support local children’s charities!

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