Kentucky State Fair Earns Record Number of IAFE Awards

Kentucky Venues is proud to announce the Kentucky State Fair received a record number of honors from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) this year, marking the highest total in recent years. The fair, which celebrated its 120th edition in 2024, competed against other top-tier fairs drawing an average attendance of 500,000 to 1 million visitors.

Award Category and Recognition:

• Communications Category
  • Radio (Category 2): 1st place 
  • Promotional/Advertising Poster (Category 5): 2nd place
  • Souvenirs and Commemorative Items (Category 6): 3rd place
  • Social Media (Category 10): 3rd place
  • Best Market Campaign (Category 11): 3rd place
• Competitive Exhibits Category
  • New Division to Your Fair (Category 3 – Windchime Division): 1st place
• Agricultural Category
  • Agricultural Exhibitor Events and Incentives (Category 1 – Largest Pumpkin Contest): 3rd place
  • Technique/Procedure/Policy to Address Agricultural Issue (Category 2 – HPAI Protocol): 2nd place
  • Newly Established/Evolving Program (Category 3 – AgLand): 1st place
  • Agriculture Individual Photo, Livestock (Not Equine) (Category 8A – Poultry Show photo): 2nd place
• Non-Fair Facility Usage
  • Printed Promotional Material (Category 2B): 3rd place

For more information about the Kentucky State Fair and Kentucky Venues, please visit kystatefair.org or contact the Kentucky Venues Communications Department at (502) 502-367-5156