Shelby County Fair and Horse Show

06/12/2026

🌟 The rides are ROCKING at the Shelby County Fair! 🌟
From high‑flying thrills to classic family favorites, the midway is packed with bright lights, big smiles, and nonstop fun. Whether you’re a Ferris wheel fan, a tilt‑a‑whirl screamer, or you just love the kiddie rides for the little ones — there’s something for everyone.

🎡 Big rides.
🎠 Family rides.
✨ All the fair vibes.

Grab your friends, grab a lemonade, and come make a night of it at the Shelby County Fair!

06/09/2026

Happening today at the Shelby County Fairgrounds! 👑
The Miss Teen Pageant is moving forward as scheduled, and Floral Hall exhibits are open for viewing.
Unfortunately, the carnival and motorsports events are cancelled because of the weather.
💙 Free admission for everyone!

06/08/2026

🌸 Floral Hall entries are OPEN today until 5 PM!
Bring your best baked goods, crafts, art, and homegrown favorites to Floral Hall at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this year’s displays!

06/07/2026

🐷🐰🐔🐐 LIVESTOCK WEEK — SHELBY COUNTY FAIR 2026

The barns are packed and the rings are busy! Here’s your full, easy‑to‑scan livestock schedule — in date order — so you don’t miss a single class, show, or youth event.

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📅 Livestock Show Schedule

• Monday, June 8 — 5 PM
Open Dairy Cattle

• Wednesday, June 10 — 3 PM
4‑H/FFA Rabbit Show

• Wednesday, June 10 — 5 PM
4‑H/FFA Youth Poultry Show

• Friday, June 12 — 3:30 PM
4‑H/FFA Market Goat Show

• Friday, June 12 — 1:30 PM
4‑H/FFA Market Sheep Show

• Friday, June 12 - 8 AM
Shelby County Open 4-H/FFAMarket Hog Show

Saturday June 13 - 10 AM Shelby County Fair Open Beef Cattle

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

🏁 Pullers & Volunteers — Important Info!

All pullers and volunteers for Motorsports Week: June 8th -13th during the Shelby County Fair-
Please enter through the BACK GATE on Smithfield Road when you arrive.

This helps us keep traffic flowing, keeps the pit area organized, and makes sure everyone gets checked in quickly and safely.

Thank you for helping us put on an incredible week of motorsports at the Shelby County Fair! We couldn’t do it without you. 💥🚜💨

06/05/2026

🏁 It’s almost GO TIME, Shelby County! 🏁
Your 2026 Shelby County Fair Motorsports Week is rolling in June 8–13 — and this year’s lineup is stacked with six nights of pure horsepower:

• Monday: Antique Tractor Pull – 6 PM
• Tuesday: Commonweath Garden Tractor Pull-7 PM
• Wednesday: A&M Truck & Tractor Pull – 7 PM
• Thursday: KITPA Truck & Tractor Pull – 7 PM
• Friday: TNT Truck & Tractor Pull – 7 PM
• Saturday: TNT Truck & Tractor Pull – 7 PM

From the classics to the heavy hitters, every night brings big engines, big crowds, and big excitement.
Let’s pack the stands and make Motorsports Week the loudest, rowdiest, most unforgettable week of the fair! 💥🚜💨

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Thank you ShelbyKY Tourism.
What a Great Tradition!

06/02/2026

Horse show week is almost here! 🐎🔥 Two qualifying shows in five nights at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. June 16–20 — get those entries in by June 5!