Where Tradition Rides On! The Longest continuous Fair and Horse Show in the Nation

Step Back in Time at the Mercer County Fair & Horse Show

Since 1828, the Mercer County Fair & Horse Show in historic Harrodsburg, Kentucky has had the honor of bringing families, friends, and neighbors together for summer nights filled with tradition, excitement, and community spirit. As the longest continuously running fair and horse show in the nation, it’s more than an event — it’s a legacy.

From the thrill of the midway’s flashing lights and classic carnival rides to the elegance of world-class Saddlebreds circling the show ring, this fair has something for everyone. Generations have gathered here to cheer in the grandstands, share a funnel cake, and make memories under the warm Kentucky sky.

Come experience a living piece of American history — where the past meets the present and the magic of the fair lives on.