While fairs remain as the traditional, family-oriented showcase for what’s new and what’s great, they certainly haven’t remained unchanged.

Today’s economy, technology and sociology shape our county fairs as much as they did 200 years ago, and those of us involved in producing those fairs have to be diligent in keeping up with the latest trends and ideas.

Those are the principles that founded our organization back in 1948 and they continue to drive the progressive community events across the commonwealth.

The 2012 KAFHS convention, set for January 12-14 at Louisville’s Galt House, is packed with opportunities. Check into some of the Round Table discussions, walk through the Trade Show or find new talent at the Showcase. You might either donate or buy an item at the President’s Reception and Auction that will help send a deserving youth to college. Help us recognize those who’ve made outstanding contributions to the industry. And don’t be surprised if you strike up a conversation with someone in the hallway and find you’ve got life experiences that can be of benefit to both of you when shared.

There’s more reason than ever to be involved in our county fairs and horse shows. That means there are more reasons than ever to be at this year’s convention and trade show.

Check out the 2012 KAFHS Convention program and find any of the forms you need for membership and attendance under the "FORMS" navigationtab at the top.

We’ll see you at the Galt House in January.


Reserve your room now for the 2012 Convention of the Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows.

2012 KAFHS President and Officers


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 2012 Annual KAFHS Convention Agenda.