McCracken County Fair
The McCracken County Fair is presented the last full week in July by the South Paducah Kiwanis Club. All proceeds from the fair support local children’s charities! See the charities we support
Photo Courtesy of Paducah Drone
fair ADMISSION POLICY
ADMISSION FEE IS FOR ENTRY TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Under 6 – Free
All Others – $5.00 Tax Included
Self Parking on Grounds $5.00 Tax Included
Cash and Credit/Debit cards accepted. There is a 2.6% fee charged for card usage.
Drew Expositions Midway opens at 5:00 PM nightly and closes at 10:00 PM unless otherwise specified.
Ride tickets are purchased inside the Fairgrounds at the Drew Exposition Ticket Booths
LAST ADMISSION IS AT 9PM. Ticket booth and entry doors are closed at that time.
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 South Paducah Kiwanis Club.
VARIOUS EXHIBITS IN FLORAL HALL
DREW EXPOSITION – THRILLING NEW RIDES
CONCESSIONS
FUN AND GAMES ON THE MIDWAY
FAIR SCHEDULE
July 22-26, 2025
Front and back gates open at 4:30 PM. Rides begin at 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
$5.00 Gate Admission – Supports local charities
$5.00 On-site parking available, Entrance off N 30th St
Cash and Credit/Debit cards accepted. There is a 2.6% fee charged for card usage.
Thursday, July 17
Miss McCracken County Fair Pageant at 7 PM, Floral Hall
Friday, July 18
Ms. and Mrs. McCracken County Fair Pageants at 7 PM, Floral Hall
Saturday, July 19
Little Miss & Little Mister McCracken County Fair Pageant at Noon, Floral Hall
Western Horseshow at 1 PM, Gates open at 11 AM
Miss Teen and Miss Pre-Teen McCracken County Fair Pageants at 7 PM, Floral Hall
Sunday, July 20
Talent Show at 2 PM, Floral Hall
Tuesday, July 22 – Gates open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
Weiner Dog Races at 7:30 PM, Grandstands
Wednesday, July 23 – Gates open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
Special Resources Sensory Day from 12 PM to 2 PM
*** Wrestling at 6 PM, Grandstands – $10 ADMISSION ***
Thursday, July 24 – Gates open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
Chandler Roberts Concert at 7 PM, Grandstands
Friday, July 25 – Gates open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
*** Enduro Race at 7 PM, Grandstands – $10 ADMISSION ***
Saturday, July 26 – Gates re-open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
2nd Annual McCracken County Fair Car Show from 8 AM to 12 PM
Family Day from 12 PM to 4 PM – $20 hand stamps, honored all day
Live Bluegrass Music, time and location TBA
*** Demo Derby at 7 PM, Grandstands – $10 ADMISSION ***
RIDES PRESENTED BY:
Hand Stamps or single ticket purchases available through the ride vendor.
Unlimited Ride Hand Stamp Pricing
Tuesday-Thursday $20
Friday and Saturday $25
Family Day (Saturday 12 PM to 4 PM) $20
VISIT RIDETICKETS.COM FOR SPECIAL DEALS!
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.
Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
NO Outside Food/Drinks/Alcohol allowed inside the fairgrounds!
Drew Exposition has a clear bag policy used by stadiums, arenas and other venues.
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. Jude
Center For Courageous Kids
Hugs Project
Kids Against Hunger
Child Watch
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.
ADMISSION POLICY Under 6 – Free, All Others – $5.00 Tax Included
PARKING ON GROUNDS $5.00 TAX INCLUDED
Information is available on the McCracken County Extension Office website, https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/2025-mccracken-county-fair-exhibit-categories-rules or by contacting 4-H Youth Development at the McCracken County Extension Office at (270) 554-9520.
2025 McCracken County Fair Flower Show Click to download the 2025 Flower Show Schedule and Information
Presented by McCracken County Extension Master Gardeners
Sponsored by Open Gate Garden Club, Perennial Gardeners Garden Club and Homemakers’ Garden Club
For more information visit the McCracken County Extension Office website at https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/2025-mccracken-county-fair-exhibit-categories-rules
CCT Fair rules and Categories 2025 Click for the complete list of rules and information.
2025 Culinary, Crafts, and Textiles Division
Organized by McCracken County Extension Office
For more information visit the McCracken County Extension Office website at https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/2025-mccracken-county-fair-exhibit-categories-rules
LOCATION/INFO
Carson Park Fairgrounds
300 N 30th Street
Paducah, KY
Email: mccrackencofair@gmail.com
OUR MISSION
The McCracken County Fair is presented the last full week in July by the South Paducah Kiwanis.
All proceeds from the Fair support Local Children’s Charities!
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