Kentucky State Fair Wins Coveted Best of Show, Judges Choice, and More at the American Advertising Awards

Kentucky Venues event earned top honors and amassed a total of 10 awards at the 51st annual competition.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 5, 2025) –The American Advertising Federation’s premier creative competition, the American Advertising Awards, recognized the Kentucky State Fair with two of the most coveted honors at the event. Among 10 winning submissions, the Fair’s integrated advertising campaign claimed the prestigious "Best of Show" award for its seamless multi-channel promotion across social media, email, and print, delivering a compelling and consistent message. The Fair also earned a "Judge's Choice" award for its festival poster, "Like Woodstock with Livestock". A full list of awards is available below.

Professional Best of Show:

• Integrated Advertising Campaign, 2024 Kentucky State Fair Campaign

Judge’s Choice:

• Newspaper Advertising, “Woodstock” Print

Newspaper Advertising – Full Page or Less:

• “Ain’t Fair” Print
• “Eat the Food” Print
• “Heckuva” Print
• “Kentuckiest” Print
• "Woodstock” Print

Newspaper Advertising Campaign:

• Kentucky State Fair Print Campaign

Integrated Advertising Campaign – Regional/National – Consumer:

• 2024 Kentucky State Fair Campaign

Specialty Advertising – Apparel

• Kentucky State Fair Campaign Shirt