Food & Vendors

Must Try: Original Funnel Cake — Three generations of the same recipe. Mama Jo's funnel cakes are legendary — golden, crispy, and drowning in powdered sugar. Try the strawberry version.

Must Try: Brisket Nachos — Competition-quality BBQ at fair prices. Their smoked brisket nachos are the breakout hit of 2026. The pulled pork sandwich has been a staple for 15 years.

Must Try: Footlong Corn Dog — You can't go to the fair without a corn dog, and these are the best on the grounds. Hand-dipped in fresh cornmeal batter, fried to order.

Must Try: Deep-Fried Oreos — If it can be fried, Sweet Surrender has fried it. Deep-fried Oreos, Twinkies, Snickers, and their newest creation — deep-fried cheesecake bites.

Must Try: Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn — Watch them make it in the giant copper kettles right in front of you. The aroma alone is worth the trip. Available in small, medium, and bag-you-take-home sizes.

Must Try: Lemon Shake-Up — Hand-squeezed lemonade, shaken with ice and just the right amount of sugar. The unofficial drink of every county fair in Kentucky.

Must Try: Birria Tacos — Authentic Mexican street food with a fair twist. Their birria tacos with consommé for dipping have a line every night for a reason.

Must Try: Lamb Gyro — Seasoned lamb carved from a rotating spit, wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. A refreshing alternative to the fried options.

Must Try: Grilled Veggie Bowl — For those who want to balance the funnel cake with something green. Locally sourced vegetables, grilled chicken options, and fresh fruit bowls.

Must Try: Loaded Baked Potato — Giant baked potatoes loaded with smoked pulled pork, cheese, sour cream, and their house-made BBQ sauce. A full meal in a foil wrapper.