Kentucky State Fair releases promotional, discounted days for 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky State Fair is offering special tickets days for the annual summer event.

The state fair in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center goes from Aug. 17-27. Fairgoers are offered numerous discounts on different days. Promotional days include:

Thursday, Aug. 17 - County Fairs Day highlights winners from county pageants and competitions, along with activities planned throughout the day.
Sunday, Aug. 20 - Military Sunday gives active military and veterans and their families access to attend the fair for free. A military ID is required. There is a limit of four free tickets and parking isn't included. Wristbands for Thrill Ville are discounted 20% with a limit of six wristbands per valid military ID.
Monday, Aug. 21 - $5 Monday offers admission for $5, and also includes parking.
Tuesday, Aug. 22 - Senior Day allows anyone 55 years and older to enter the fair for free. Parking is not included. Special activities are planned throughout the day.
Wednesday, Aug 23 - Sensory Awareness Day gives free admission to fairgoers with sensory processing differences. From 10 a.m. to noon, Thrill Ville will operate with minimal lights and music to offer a fair experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Limited tickets are available. To receive tickets, email melissa@featlouisville.org or katc@louisville.edu

“Our team recognizes that Kentuckians come from all walks of life, and with these special-ticketed days, more of our neighbors can experience Summer Summed Up," David S. Beck, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues, said in a news release.

IMAGES | Views from The Midway at the Kentucky State Fair

Early Bird Tickets for the Kentucky State Fair are on sale through kystatefair.org, participating Kroger stores, or the Kentucky Exposition Center box office for $9. Early Bird Tickets include parking. https://kystatefair.org/tickets/

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