Shelby County Fair celebrates 163-year tradition of family fun and community spirit

SHELBYVILLE, Ky (WDRB) -- The Shelby County Fair and Horse Show has been going on for 163 years.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser explores the 4th oldest fair in Kentucky.

This year's fair kicked off on on June 9 and continues through June 21.

The first week has the carnival, motorsports and pageants.

The second week is the Shelby County Classic Horse Show on June 17, and the Shelby County Fair Horse Show from June 17-21.

During the 2 weeks of entertainment, you can see or participate in the Shelby County Fair Mullet Competition.

If you have the best "Kentucky Waterfall" or if you are "all business on top and party in the back", sign up for the contest happening on Saturday, June 15th starting at 3:00.

The money raised helps Wigs for Kids.

Wigs For Kids brings together stylists and hair donors who want to help children suffering from medical issues and treatments like alopecia, trichotillomania, burns, chemotherapy or any other medical causes of hair loss.

When children lose their hair, they don’t just suffer physically.

The change in their appearance can drastically undermine their self-image and sabotage their self-esteem.

To help heal the pain of these struggles, Certified Cosmetic Therapist Jeffrey Paul founded Wigs For Kids, a nonprofit organization that has been serving children suffering from hair loss since 1981.

Shelby County Fair

June 9 - 14

Shelby County Classic & Horse Show

June 17 - 21

Children 10 years and younger, FREE gate admission.

Click here to get connected to the Shelby County Fair.