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
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fair ADMISSION POLICY
Under 6 – Free
All Others – $5.00 Tax Included
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.
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
Goat Show, TBA
Little Miss & Little Mister McCracken County Fair Pageant at Noon, Floral Hall
Western Horseshow, TBA
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
Thursday, July 24 – Gates open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
No show scheduled at this time
Friday, July 25 – Gates open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
Enduro Race at 7 PM, Grandstands
Saturday, July 26 – Gates re-open 4:30 PM, Rides start at 5 PM
Poultry Show, TBA
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
Demo Derby at 7 PM, Grandstands
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 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.
ADMISSION POLICY Under 6 – Free, All Others – $5.00 Tax Included
PARKING ON GROUNDS $5.00 TAX INCLUDED
Information is available by contacting 4-H Youth Development at the McCracken County Extension Office at (270) 554-9520.
CLICK HERE to download the 2024 Flower Show Schedule and Info
CLICK HERE For the complete list of rules and info.
2024 Culinary, Crafts, and Textiles Division
Organized by McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service
Sponsored by Southside Kiwanis Club
- All entries to be entered on Saturday, June 22, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- All entries must be picked up on Sunday, June 30, 2024, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Premium money will be paid when exhibits are picked up. Premiums will be forfeited for entries not picked up by 2:00 p.m. June 30, 2024, unless other arrangements are made with the Fair Chairperson.
- Any exhibits not picked up on Sunday, June 30, will be taken to the McCracken County Extension Office and can be picked up on Monday.
- Judging of exhibits will be Saturday, June 22, 2024. Only workers and judges will be allowed in the Culinary, Crafts and Textiles section of Floral Hall during judging.
- Exhibits are limited to McCracken County residents or members of a McCracken County organization, ages 18 and over.
- Any exhibitor removing their exhibit before Sunday, June 30, 2024, will forfeit their prize money.
- All articles in Crafts & Textiles must be handmade and completed within 3 years prior to this year’s Fair to be eligible for entry in this department and must be the work of the exhibitor. No store-bought items.
- All exhibits must be clean, or they will not be judged.
- All professional or foreign work will be barred in this department. One who derives a major part of their income from the type of work being exhibited by them is considered a professional in this department.
- Judges may, at their discretion, award a ribbon of such grade as the article deserves.
- EXHIBITORS must determine the appropriate class for their entry at time of registration. Any article not up to standard in the class in which it is exhibited can be disqualified by the judge. Entries must remain in the category determined by the EXHIBITOR.
- No exhibitor will be allowed to exhibit more than one article in any one class.
- Family member(s) cannot enter “like” items.
- An exhibitor winning a purple rosette in a class one year is barred from exhibiting the same article in that class the next year at the McCracken County Fair.
- If there is more than one article in any exhibit (such as towels, table mats, etc.) they should be fastened together securely.
- The management will not be responsible for any article exhibited but due care and diligence will be given in the handling of articles.
- The Fair will not act as a selling agency. No articles can be shown in the department with a “For Sale” tag or contact information of the exhibitor attached. Any sales must be between the owner and the prospective purchaser. The superintendent of the department will be glad to provide the name and address of the owner.
- No pictures accepted unless framed and/or fixed for hanging.
- The management will not be responsible for exhibits not picked up by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2024.
For more information visit our website:
https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/2023-culinary-crafts-and-textiles-divisionhttps://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/2023-culinary-crafts-and-textiles-division
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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