LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The countdown to the Kentucky State Fair is on!

This year's fair is celebrating 120 years and 120 counties.

The fair runs from Aug. 15-25, offering everything from food and rides to concerts and livestock shows.

Kentucky Venues President and CEO David Beck and Chris Kersey, with Ehrlers Ice Cream, visited WDRB Mornings on Friday to talk about the upcoming event.

"I suggest people go to the website and plan their day," Beck said. "We have free concerts every night and live entertainment each day in different locations around the fair."

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Tickets are on sale now, and you can save $10 on parking if you purchase online.

WDRB's day at the Kentucky State Fair is Friday, Aug. 23.

For more information, visit www.kystatefair.org or find the fair on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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