Tag Archives: Kentucky State Fair

Balloons by “Up, Up and Away!” Elevate Kentucky State Fair

Posted on December 28, 2015 by theurbanllama

Take more than 20,000 balloons, add in a fashion designer and an engineer and the result is an inflatable make-believe land, culled from some of the most well-known childhood fairy tales. Up, Up & Away! is the husband and wife … Continue reading →

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Pigs, Goats and Lots of Barnyard Fun at Cuzzin’ Grumpy’s Pork Chop Review

Posted on September 4, 2015 by theurbanllama

With the fair now over, and all those who worked in its production beginning to recover, there is an obvious silence out my office window. Previously, three times daily, Cuzzin’ Grumpy’s Pork Chop Revue entertained fairgoers with a farmyard song and … Continue reading →

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Bourbon, Bites & Brews Feed a Thirsty Spirit

Posted on August 30, 2015 by theurbanllama

After traveling the Midway and riding the thrill rides for hours on end, many fairgoers are ready to sit for a spell, sample a refreshing cocktail and perhaps get a bite to eat. That all can be accomplished in style … Continue reading →

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KY State Police & Safety Town Help Kids Learn Rules of the Road

Posted on August 30, 2015 by theurbanllama

There may only be tricycles involved but you better obey the traffic laws in Safety Town, the interactive traffic safety exhibit hosted by the Kentucky State Police, located in South Wing B. This is geared toward children as a way … Continue reading →

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No Vegetable Too Small Nor Pumpkin Too Large for State Fair Entry

Posted on August 30, 2015 by theurbanllama

Walking into a large display room full of freshly grown local vegetables and melons makes one feel healthy all over – even if you did just finish a foot-long corndog. Strolling past tables and baskets full of radiant produce adds … Continue reading →

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Raptor Rehab Returns Birds of Prey to Wild

Posted on August 29, 2015 by theurbanllama

Saturday at the Kentucky State Fair means it is Eagle Day again. On the first Saturday and this past Wednesday, a volunteers from Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky brought Aquila, a 22-year old Bald Eagle and Shawnee, a female Golden Eagle who is … Continue reading →

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Seed Art from Daviess County Shows Students Harvesting their Best

Posted on August 29, 2015 by theurbanllama

Superintendent Owens Saylor, with the Daviess County public schools, spent over 340 hours visiting classrooms during the 2014-15 school year to observe the conditions of the classroom and ensure the necessary nutrients were available in terms of learning tools, for students … Continue reading →

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Get a Tote Bag with a Side of Healthcare at the kynect Booth

Posted on August 28, 2015 by theurbanllama

Tuesday was Senior Day at the Kentucky State Fair, and tens of thousands of individuals age 55 and above came by the busload to the fairgrounds to take advantage of the $1 admission available. It’s a great day to observe … Continue reading →

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World War II Veteran, Charlie Dyke, Gives Back with Handmade American Flags

Posted on August 24, 2015 by theurbanllama

It was Military Appreciation Day Sunday at the Kentucky State Fair, and I would be remiss in not mentioning a chance encounter I had with Charlie Dyke, one of a dwindling number of World War II veterans remaining in America. … Continue reading →

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Quilts at KY State Fair Celebrate Life, Love & National Championships

Posted on August 22, 2015 by theurbanllama

The traditional craft of quilting has steadily been on the rise in popularity for decades now, and some of the best and most unique examples of yesterday’s styles mixed with today’s contemporary designs can be found in the Textiles Exhibit … Continue reading →

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