2016 Letter to the Editor

The Hopkins County Fair has been an essential family-oriented community and agricultural event in Western Kentucky for over 100 years. In that time, midway attractions and acts, livestock shows, and amusement rides have changed but one thing has always remained the same, the commitment to provide quality entertainment and valued services to the community. The Hopkins County Fair Board would like to thank all of the volunteers, Beauty Pageant Directors and participants and the following for their help during Fair Week; Hopkins County Judge Executive and the Fiscal Court Members, Mayor of Madisonville and City Council Members, Hopkins County Sheriff Department, Hopkins County Jail, Hopkins County Road Department, Hopkins County Extension Office, Madisonville Fire Department, Madisonville Police Department, Medical Center Ambulance. The success of the 2016 Fair was due in large part to the community’s participation and the support of the following local businesses and organizations; Hopkins County Farm Bureau Federation, Hancock Bank & Trust, Baptist Health Madisonville, Patriot Chevrolet Buick GMC, Max Arnold & Sons, LLC, Watermark Ford-Nissan, First United Bank & Trust, Farmers Bank and Trust, Clark Food Service Equipment, Platinum Events, Independence Bank, Daymar College, Jarrett Brown-KY Farm Bureau Ins., Buds & Bows, Country Cupboard, J. Craig Riddle & Company, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Millay Orthodontics, Blades Salon & Day Spa, Old National Bank, HOWDY 97.7 Radio, Phillips Studio & Co, All Occasions & Formals, The Messenger, Mark of Distinction, Catering and Creations, US Bank, Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce, City of Madisonville, House of Style, Budweiser of Hopkinsville, Gina Munger Photography, Dr Pepper/RC, WKTG - WFMW Radio, Calhoun Farm & Pet, Mark of Distinction, Big Biting Pig Productions, Power Machinery and Implement, LB Photography and Jeff’s Towing.