Where The Grass is as Blue as the Ribbons We Give Out

Are you tired of the fact that Pabst has a blue ribbon and you don’t? This year all of that can change. Enter your best at this year’s Kentucky State Fair and feel like a winner even if you can’t knock down a single milk jug on the Thrillway. The Kentucky State Fair is home to over 30 entry departments and thousands of categories to compete in. Bring your best knitting, baking, goats, and even your Elvis Tribute lamp to be eyed and prized by our judges and crowds from around the globe.

This year is easier than ever to enter. All categories, excluding large livestock, can now be entered in online. Just visit www.kystatefair.org. Then click on “Competitions” on the navigation bar and then click “entry information”. Download the rules and regulations of your category, sign up, and even pay your entry fee. You can also still call or write in for the free 2009 Kentucky State Fair Premium Catalog to be mailed to you. That address and phone number is:

Entry Department
P.O. Box 37130
Louisville, KY 40233-7130
(502) 367-5190

Just remember that all entry applications must be submitted by the respective deadlines. All livestock, poultry, and pigeon entry applications must be postmarked by July 10. Rabbit applications must be postmarked July 18. All other general entries must be postmarked by July 1, with late entries accepted until July 10. Just make sure you’re looking at a 2009 calendar and not the antique 1925 Norman Rockwell one you’re planning to enter in our competitions.

If you just have to share your blueberry pie recipe with the world or need to defend your champion watermelon title, we are here for you. Just give us a call at 502-367-5000 or visit www.kystatefair.org.

Even if your green thumb is as black as the cakes you try to bake, you can still join us for summer fun at the Kentucky State Fair, August 20-30. Stop by and see who the blue ribbons are going home with this year.

Premium books, tickets and how to get 'em early...

So down to the good stuff, the Competitive Entry premium books are at the printers. We can't give you a deadline of when they will arrive on your doorstep, but just be on the lookout. I'll pull out my "how to be a spy like Jason Bourne" moves and I'm positive we will get them to you as soon as possible.

Also, do yourself a huge favor and check out the Kentucky Future Events Club. Go to http://www.kystatefair.org/ and click on the logo that says KENTUCKY FUTURE EVENTS CLUB. This brings you to this page, http://www.kyfairexpo.org/ticketoffice/futureeventsclub.htm - drop in your contact info. I promise we won't come knock on your door and demand a four-course meal while you and the fam are playing cornhole this weekend. But you can get some way-cool ticket promotions, pre-sales, etc. Seriously, it's the best deal in town. It's FREE and in this economy, the Kentucky State Fair is all about being easy on the wallet.