The 2010 Kentucky Association of Fairs & Horse Show Convention and Trade Show has come and gone. Excitement and fun was had by all who attended the banquet, scholarship auction, talent showcase, and pageantry activities. The Galt House in Louisville was, again, a marvelous host for the convention and all of its attendees. The weekend’s events were overshadowed by the beauty of the Miss Kentucky County Fair Pageant participants and the camaraderie that was offered by those from all over the state and nation that were able to attend. Things aren’t any different in the east, west, south, or the north of Kentucky—ultimately, everyone has the goal to provide a 2010 Fair and Horse show for our respective communities that each can be proud of. Everyone attended seeking new, positive ideas and information to better their own event with the hopeful outcome being that everyone sees improvement and greatness achieved from their 2010 events. Let Kentucky’s unbridled spirit gain momentum for the 2010 Fair & Horse Show season.

Although most information exchanged was positive, there was some information given that is detrimental to each of our respective fairs. The Association wants to encourage all organizers and fair representatives to work with your local State Senator and Representative. Voicing your opinions and working with them closely is as important now, as it ever has been. In this economy, we, fair organizers, have been fortunate enough to be able to continue on with our normal practices and get by mostly unscathed. However, more recently it has been brought to our attention that government funding for our local fairs and horse shows could possibly take a hit. Please review KRS 247.220 for more in-depth information.

2009 Miss Kentucky County Fair Queens Court

2009 Miss Kentucky Country Fair Queens Court Results

2009 Miss Teen Kentucky County Fair Pageant Court

2009 Miss Teen Kentucky County Fair: Shelbie Danielle Pettey – Taylor County Fair, 1st runner up: Meleah Boisture – McLean County Fair, 2nd runner up: Emily Brooke Powell – Bourbon County Fair, 3rd runner up: Kayla Perkins – Scott County Kiwanis Fair, 4th runner up: Chelsea Renee Lane – Lexington Lions Bluegrass Fair.

2009 Miss Pre Teen Kentucky County Fair Pageant Court

2009 Miss Pre-Teen Kentucky County Fair - Bailey Nicole Brown, 1st runner up: Hayley Frances Leach – Grant County Fair, 2nd runner up: Jamee French – Union County Fair, 3rd runner up: Macy Carol McCoy – Rowan County Fair, 4th runner up: Hayden Nichole Grissam – Robertson County Agricultural Fair.

2009 KAFHS President and Officers


The 2009 KAFHS President is Bill Asbury of the Germantown Fair. Please support the new leadership in their efforts to sustain the Kentucky Association of Fairs & Horse Shows throughout the year.

Please review KAFHS Dates and the the 2010 Annual KAHFS Convention Agenda.