GENERAL INFORMATION
Tickets & Admission
Admission price: $15 for persons 36” tall and over (includes midway rides and admission to all events). Children under 36” tall will be admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Ride tickets are $2 each for children under 36” tall and those gaining admission with a pass. No readmission to grounds once you leave.
NO REFUNDS. NO RAINCHECKS.
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​A TICKET will be given with each PAID gate admission. HAND STAMPS, required to ride the carnival’s mechanical rides, will be given in exchange for the Admission Ticket at a Second GATE Stop after ticket is received.
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Anyone dropping off or picking up someone at the Fairgrounds must use Gate 2 off Steadmantown Road.
Fair Rules & Regulations
1. Everyone who enters Lakeview Park is required to pay the admission fee or produce an official or exhibitor's pass provided by the Fair Board.
​2. You must have on shoes to ride the carnival attractions.
3. Pets are allowed as long as they are on leashes or crated and are kept under control at all times while on the grounds. Owner and pet will be asked to leave if pet becomes unruly and no refund will be given. Dogs that are assistance animals are allowed.
4. The Franklin County Fair Board will exercise every reasonable precaution to safeguard the public, exhibitors and contestants, and will use utmost care in protecting exhibits, but positively will not be liable for death, loss, theft, damages or injuries to persons, animals or property on or around the fairgrounds.
5. Age of youth participants is their age as of January 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted.
6. Entries made in 4-H, FFA, and FHA Classes must have been produced in conjunction with an approved project sponsored by these organizations.
7. Open classes are open to all exhibitors unless otherwise specified.
8. Prize money will be forfeited if exhibit is removed before designated time.
9. Fair Board members are volunteers. They and members of their families are eligible to enter competitions at the Fair.
10. Decision of the judges will be final, unless complainant can show fraud or irregularity in placing of awards.
11. Any participant or representative attempting to interfere with judges before, during or after their event will cause the participant to be disqualified from participation.
12. The management of the Fair reserves the final and absolute right to interpret rules and regulations and settle all matters in question and differences that may arise in connection with holding, managing and promoting the Fair.
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13. The Fair Board reserves the right to use any or all photos taken during the fair events for publication.
14. The Franklin County Fair and Horse Show reserves the right to remove from the grounds any persons for disorderly conduct and neither the Franklin County Fair nor its personnel shall be liable for such actions.
15. Any member of the Fair Board shall have the authority without liability or recourse to the Franklin County Fair to bar an exhibitor, participant or their representative in the event of a discourteous act to a judge or official of the Fair, and shall have the power to disqualify the exhibitor/ participant who would have to forfeit all entry fees and any prize money that may have been awarded them.
16. No person or persons are allowed on the fairgrounds after Fair hours unless authorized by the Fair Board.
17. No vehicles will be allowed in the Midway area during Fair operation, except those used by carnival workers and security.
18. To minimize confusion and help eliminate errors in premiums, only fair board officers, directors and officials will be permitted inside the Fair Office or Judges’ Stand at any time during an event.
19. Only owner/exhibitor and authorized personnel allowed in the start gate area of motorsports events.
Things to Leave at Home
No glass – be it containers or otherwise – allowed on the premises unless approved by Fair Board.
It is unlawful to bring alcoholic beverages or controlled substances onto Lakeview Park property.
Illegal possession of weapons or firearms is prohibited.
No reptiles allowed on fairgrounds.
No skateboards, bicycles, or roller blades on grounds during Fair hours. The Skate Park will be closed during Fair hours throughout Fair week.
No golf carts/ATVs allowed on the grounds except those used by the Fair Board, carnival workers, security, and Sheriff‘s Department.
Kentucky Livestock Health Requirement for Exhibition
All livestock/animals offered for sale or exhibition at Kentucky County Fairs shall meet the following regulations according to KRS Chapter 257:
a. 302 KAR 20:040 (Entry into Kentucky),
b. 302 KAR 20:065 (Sale and Exhibition of Kentucky Origin Animals in Kentucky).
Any questions concerning these health regulations should be directed to your local veterinarian or the Kentucky Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s office at 502- 573-0282.
Livestock Health Regulations can be obtained on the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Web site: www.kyagr.com/statevet/ animal-movement.html
Please be advised that Livestock Health Regulations are subject to change at any time.
Fair Map
About the Fair Board
The fair board is a volunteer group of community members who help bring the fair to life. Board members manage the various events, activities, shows, and contests that take place throughout the week.
2025 BOARD MEMBERS
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PRESIDENT - Steven Quarles
VICE PRESIDENT - Brian Osterman
SECRETARY - Stephanie Willhoite
TREASURER - Patti Cross
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BOARD MEMBERS: Mary-Grace Allen, Keenan Bishop, Jenna Burke, Ricky Joe Cornish Sr., Julie Derringer, Amber Ferrell, Matt Graham, Garrett Hamilton, Kate Hamilton, Tracy Hopper, Amy Keach, Olivia Moore, Jeff Shaffer, Madison Sharp, Stephen Stosberg, Gracie Webb, J.R. Zinner