The McCracken County Fair is presented the last week in July by the Kiwanis Club of South Paducah. All proceeds from the fair support local children’s charities! See the charities we support
Photo Courtesy of Paducah Drone (2025)
Drew Expositions Midway opens at 5:00 PM nightly and closes at 10:00 PM Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00 PM on Friday & Saturday.
Drew Exposition has a clear bag policy used by stadiums, arenas and other venues.
Ride tickets are purchased inside the Fairgrounds at the Drew Exposition Ticket Booths
VARIOUS EXHIBITS IN FLORAL HALL
DREW EXPOSITION – THRILLING NEW RIDES
CONCESSIONS
FUN AND GAMES ON THE MIDWAY
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.
Doors open at 12:30 PM. $5.00 Admission per Pageant
*Venue subject to change
MIDWAY AND RIDES PRESENTED BY:
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
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.
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
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
Carson Park Fairgrounds
300 N 30th Street
Paducah, KY
(270) 243-5384
Email: mccrackencofair@gmail.com
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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