The Tradition Continues

Fair Schedule: AUGUST 1 - 9, 2025

$10 (Sunday) $12 (Monday - Wednesday) $15 (Thursday - Saturday)  Nightly Fair admission price includes unlimited rides and events.  Does not include entry fees for participation in specific competitions, games, or food.
No admission refunds and/or rain checks for any event/show or rides. No Re-entry. 

 Saturday Jul 26:
  • Horse Show
Friday Aug 1:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
Saturday Aug 2:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
Sunday Aug 3:  Admission $10 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 1:00 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS  
  • 3:00 p.m. - Hose and Pony Pull in the Arena
  • 5:00 p.m. - Rides Close
  • 6:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - FREE Gospel Concert
  • 8:00 p.m. - Food Vendors close
Monday Aug 4:  Admission $12 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • 4-H Home Economics & Agriculture and FFA division begins accepting all entries

    • Fruits & Vegetables and Adult Farm Crops entries to be entered

    • Home & Garden Dept begins accepting all entries except baked goods and flowers

  • 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Miss Pre-Teen Hopkins County Fair Pageant
  • 7:00 p.m. - SIDE GATE - Hot Air Balloon Rides
  • 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
  • 10:30 p.m. - Rides Close
Tuesday Aug 5:  Admission $12 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS  
  • 9:00 a.m. Judging of 4-H Home Economics & Agriculture, FFA division, Fruits & Vegetables, Adult Farm Crops, and Home & Garden Dept. except Baked Goods and Flowers
  • 9:00 a.m.-noon Home and Garden Department begins accepting Baked Goods and Flowers
  • 11:00 a.m. F.F.A. seed identification
  • 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Swine Show Entry
  • 6:30 p.m. - Swine Show
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Miss Teen Hopkins County Fair Pageant
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA -Double-T Cattle Co. LLC Bull Riding
  • 8:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Franklin Cardwell Band
  • 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
  • 10:30 p.m. - Rides Close
Wednesday Aug 6:  Admission $12 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
Thursday Aug 7:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Cattle Show Entries
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
  • 6:30 p.m. - Cattle Show Judging
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Cornhole Tournament
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - TBA
  • 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
  • 9:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - John John Dance Competition
  • 10:30 p.m. - Rides close 
Friday Aug 8:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
Saturday Aug 9:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall

 

Please visit the Sponsors Link to see a complete listing of the Hopkins County-Madisonvile Fair Sponsors.  
The Fair is a success in large part due to their generous support. 
 

Quick Contact Information

Fair Office:
Karen Lutz Fair Secretary

Tent & Concession Rental:
Brian Jones 1-270-871-0088

MORE CONTACT INFORMATION

Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair

PO Box 425 |  605 E Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone:  1-270-245-2970

Directions to the Fairgrounds