2025 Schedule
Events and activities are still being added to the schedule. Official schedule may not lock until week
before the fair.
Carter County Fair Week 2025
Outdoor events. Times are approximate. No refunds for rainouts.
No pets allowed on fairgrounds. Only trained service dogs assisting the handicapped are permitted.
Exercise social distancing and do not attend if you are not feeling well or have been found COVID positive within the last two weeks. READ ALL POLICIES HERE
Friday, August 1, 2025
PRE-FAIR KICK-OFF CONCERT!
7 pm - Josh Baldwin performing at Nash Chapel at KCU
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Sunday, August 3, 2025
CARTER COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT
Time: 2 pm - Miss Carter County Fair Pageant
Admission $10 for Adults
West Carter High School
Click for info and registration form
Carter County Fair Pageant is NOW open to residents of Carter, Bath, Boyd, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis, Menifee, Morgan, and Rowan Counties in Kentucky.
Monday, August 4, 2025
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FAIR EVENTS BEGIN AT FAIRGROUNDS!
ALL CREATURES VETERINARY CARE DAY AT THE FAIR
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITION DAY
Animal weigh-in begins at 8 am at Livestock Barn
$5 Admission Livestock Exhibitors Free
Weigh in Show Start
Swine 8 am 9 am Show
Goats 10 am 11 am Show
BREAK
Lambs 1 pm 2 pm Show
Beef 3 pm 4 pm Show
Fun Shows will be held at conclusion of each species, time permitting.
Auction Registration at 6 pm. Auction starts at 7 pm.
Buyers Appreciation Dinner at 6 pm.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
SLED IS BROKE DOWN - No guarantee of a fix before Carter County event.
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PATHWAYS NIGHT AT THE FAIR
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
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in the morning ...
HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE, CULTURAL ARTS DROP OFF
10 am - 12 pm Carter County Fair 4-H and Open Exhibit Registration
At Fairgrounds Exhibit Trailer
Click for Open categories and information Click for 4-H categories and info
Horticulture, Agriculture, Cultural Arts and Culinary Arts classes
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In the evening ...
showing on the big screen
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
at the Fairgrounds
Gates open at 6:30 pm. Movie begins at dusk.
MINECRAFT MANIA games and activities before dark.
Admission: $10 for two or $20 a “carload!” (Carload = all passengers that can be seatbelted in.)
Enjoy a family-friendly movie in classic American Drive-In style!
No carnival tonight.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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PAPA JOHN’S NIGHT AT THE FAIR
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$15 Admission Carnival Rides Included!
5:30 pm - 9 pm - Petting Zoo open
6 pm - 8 pm - Exhibit Hall open for viewing
6 pm - Carnival Opens Great American Carnival
6:30 pm - Talent Show Sign-ups begin at Midway Stage
7 pm - Talent Show at Midway Stage
7:30 pm - Papa John’s Pizza Eating Contest (sign-up at fairgrounds, participation is limited)
7 pm - Tri-State MX Motocross in Motor Arena (Riders sign up at grounds, practice begins at 6)
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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MEMBERS CHOICE CREDIT UNION NIGHT AT THE FAIR
$15 Admission Carnival Rides Included!
5:30 pm - 9 pm Petting Zoo open
6 pm - 8 pm - Exhibit Hall open for viewing
6 pm - Carnival Opens Great American Carnival
7 pm - FTC Pro Wrestling
7 pm - Tri-State MX Motocross in Motor Arena (Riders sign up at grounds, practice begins at 6)
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Friday, August 8, 2025
GRAYSON TOURISM NIGHT AT THE FAIR
DEMO DERBY NIGHT
$15 Admission Carnival Rides Included!
5:30 pm - 9 pm - Petting Zoo open
6 pm - 8 pm - Exhibit Hall open for viewing
6 pm - Carnival Opens Great American Carnival
7 pm - FTC Pro Wrestling
7 pm - Live Paint demonstrations by Haley Bays & Chris Casteel
8 pm - I-64 Motorplex Demolition Derby in Motor Arena
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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CARTER COUNTY TOURISM RODEO NIGHT AT THE FAIR
10 am noon 4-H and Open Exhibit Pickup: Items & Premiums at Exhibit Trailer
$15 Admission Carnival Rides Included!
5:30 pm - 9 pm - Petting Zoo open
6 pm - Carnival Opens Great American Carnival
7 pm - James Family Outfitters Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest
8 pm - Carter County Tourism presents King Brothers “Bulls & Barrels” Rodeo
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Update July 28, 2025