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Admission is $15 - Includes Rides
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About
The Kenton County Fair is planned and operated by the Kenton County Fair Board, Inc. All operating funds come from gate fees, donations, sponsorships and matching funds from Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
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2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the Kenton County Fair 4H Livestock Show and Sale. Hundreds of Kenton County's youth have participated in this program to learn how to care for and market their animals. Initially starting with only 7 children showing and selling 7 steers, this program has grown to more than 29 children showing 8 steers, 14 hogs, and 12 lambs at the 2013 event. This program has provided valuable growth and knowledge as well as financial support for these youngsters with many using their earnings to help fund a college education. Our supporters have helped fund educational programs and awards for participants. Additionally, donations from this program have provided Livestock Pavillion and covered walkway. We are grateful to our sponsors and volunteers, as this program would not be possible without their generous support.
Fair Board Members
Living Honorary Members:
Bill Eddins
Bill Funke
Wally Gentry
David Jackson
Genita Kiser
Nancy Kloentrup
Cathy Kunkel-Mains
Milton Mains
Larry Maxey
Scott Parker
Tina Snelling
Mike Wilson
Bud Wills
Rita Funke
Cap Kiser
Deceased Honorary Members:
Stanley E. Bird
Harold Bray
Renate Burden-Jones
Charlie Casey
Georgie Casey
Cecil Cummins
William E. Durr
Gilmore Eckerle
Allen Jones
David Kannady
Roy Klein
Stella Klein
Dexter LaFollette
Ruth Marcum
Orvill Menefee
Matilda Richardson
Lloyd Spegal
Warren VanHorn
Julia Wicklund
Robert G. Maddox
Board of Directors:
Cap Kiser - Honorary Member, Director, President
Kevin McCarty - Member, Director, Vice-President
Mike McDonald- Member, Director, Treasurer
Kara Adkins-Gurley - Member, Director, Secretary
Scott Parker - Honorary Member, Director
Kevin Stamper - Member, Director
Mary Ann Roark - Member, Director
Nancy Kloentrup - Honorary Member, Director
Brandon Williams - Member, Director
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Honorary Members:
Bill Eddins
Wally Gentry
David Jackson
Nancy Kloentrup
Genita Kiser
Milton Mains
Larry Maxey
Scott Parker
Tina Snelling
Bud Wills
Cathy Kunkel Mains
Rita Funke
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Associate Members:
Nate Becraft
Katie Becraft
Justin LaFollette
Monica Eggers
Dave Chrisco
Stacie Hopkins
Amber White
Mary Jo Schmiade
Jill Schmiade
Brittaney Courtney
Kelly Williams
Lori Grosclose
Members:
Amanda Snelling
Amy Nienaber
Aimee Wilbers
Art Darnell
Bill Funke
Brandon Egbers
Brandon Williams
Cheyenne E Kiser
Chris Mann
Colleen Adkins
Courtney Roark
Danny Shaw
David Grizzell
Dean Dressman
Ed Zimmer
Gary Spegal
Genita Kiser
Jimmy Grizzell
Kim Waymeyer
Larry Mains
Mary Ann Roark
Megan Egbers
Michelle Hopkins
Mollie Shaw
Shannon Chrisco
Sam Williams
Shelley McCarty
Todd Kloentrup
Tony Bach
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HONORARY MEMBER MEMORIAL ATTRACTION
The Kenton County Fair Board has completed Phase I of creating a memorial attraction on the Fair Grounds as a tribute to living and deceased honorary members. A perpetual memorial attraction in the form of a eye-catching monument, recognizing honorary members and celebrating their accomplishments, has been erected near Champion Point. The dedication ceremony was Monday July 16, 2012 and was well attended. Phase II has also been completed in the form of a flag pole donated by Bluegrass Electric and installed by Fair Board members.
The Kenton County Fair Honorary Members Memorial Committee acknowledges and thanks the following donors who contributed to the purchase of the monument:
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Kenton County Fair Board
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Raymond and Eula LaFollette Family
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John Reeves and Rhonda LaFollette Reeves
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Robert G. Maddox
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Independence Cemetery
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Justin and Aaron LaFollette
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Spegal Farm
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David Jackson
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Frank Jackson
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Todd & Nancy Kloentrup
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Milton and Cathy Kunkel-Mains
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Faye and Janet Bray
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Dixie Dressman
The Kenton County Fair Honorary Members Memorial Committee acknowledges and thanks the following Phase II donors:
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William E. Durr Family
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Maxey
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Lori Maxey Collins
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Warren Richardson
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Annette Eckerle Bishop
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Jackie Gentry
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Bluegrass Electric
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The Charles and Georgia Casey Family
Proposed additions for phase III may include landscaping, lighting, and benches. Donations in support of this project are needed and welcomed by the Kenton County Fair Board. Monetary donations may be made payable to the Kenton County Fair Association and sent to P. O. Box 101, Independence, KY 41051. Contact President Cap Kiser via email at Ckisercattle21@gmail.com for further information.
Kenton County Fair Sponsorship
If you, your company, or someone you know would like to sponsor the Kenton County Fair or any of the events held during the fair please contact us below.