2026 FAIR DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Welcome to Kenton County Fair
The Kenton County Fair is planned and operated by the Kenton County Fair Board, Inc. All operating funds come from gate fees, donations, sponsorships and matching funds from Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
2013 marked the 25th anniversary of the Kenton County Fair 4H Livestock Show and Sale. Hundreds of Kenton County's youth have participated in this program to learn how to care for and market their animals. Initially starting with only 7 children showing and selling 7 steers, this program has grown to more than 29 children showing 8 steers, 14 hogs, and 12 lambs at the 2013 event. This program has provided valuable growth and knowledge as well as financial support for these youngsters with many using their earnings to help fund a college education. Our supporters have helped fund educational programs and awards for participants. Additionally, donations from this program have provided Livestock Pavillion and covered walkway. We are grateful to our sponsors and volunteers, as this program would not be possible without their generous support.
Board of Directors:
Cap Kiser - Honorary Member, Director, President
Kevin McCarty - Member, Director, Vice-President
Mike McDonald- Member, Director, Treasurer
Kara Adkins-Gurley - Member, Director, Secretary
Scott Parker - Honorary Member, Director
Kevin Stamper - Member, Director
Mary Ann Roark - Member, Director
Nancy Kloentrup - Honorary Member, Director
Brandon Williams - Member, Director
Honorary Members:
Bill Eddins | Wally Gentry | David Jackson
Nancy Kloentrup | Genita Kiser
Milton Mains | Larry Maxey
Scott Parker | Tina Snelling | Bud Wills
Cathy Kunkel Mains | Rita Funke
Associate Members:
Nate Becraft | Katie Becraft
Justin LaFollette | Monica Eggers
Dave Chrisco | Stacie Hopkins
Amber White | Mary Jo Schmiade
Jill Schmiade | Brittaney Courtney
Kelly Williams | Lori Grosclose
Members:
Amanda Snelling | Amy Nienaber | Aimee Wilbers
Art Darnell | Bill Funke | Brandon Egbers
Brandon Williams | Cheyenne E Kiser | Chris Mann
Colleen Adkins | Courtney Roark | Danny Shaw
David Grizzell | Dean Dressman | Ed Zimmer
Gary Spegal | Genita Kiser | Jimmy Grizzell
Kim Waymeyer | Larry Mains | Mary Ann Roark
Megan Egbers | Michelle Hopkins | Mollie Shaw
Shannon Chrisco | Sam Williams | Shelley McCarty
Todd Kloentrup | Tony Bach
Living Honorary Members:
Bill Eddins | Bill Funke | Wally Gentry
David Jackson | Genita Kiser | Nancy Kloentrup
Cathy Kunkel-Mains | Milton Mains | Larry Maxey
Scott Parker | Tina Snelling | Mike Wilson
Bud Wills | Rita Funke | Cap Kiser
Deceased Honorary Members:
Stanley E. Bird | Harold Bray | Renate Burden-Jones
Charlie Casey | Georgie Casey | Cecil Cummins
William E. Durr | Gilmore Eckerle | Allen Jones
David Kannady | Roy Klein | Stella Klein
Dexter LaFollette | Ruth Marcum | Orvill Menefee
Matilda Richardson | Lloyd Spegal | Warren VanHorn
Julia Wicklund | Robert G. Maddox
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Honorable Member Memorial Attraction
The Kenton County Fair Board has completed Phase I of creating a memorial attraction on the Fair Grounds as a tribute to living and deceased honorary members. A perpetual memorial attraction in the form of a eye-catching monument, recognizing honorary members and celebrating their accomplishments, has been erected near Champion Point. The dedication ceremony was Monday July 16, 2012 and was well attended. Phase II has also been completed in the form of a flag pole donated by Bluegrass Electric and installed by Fair Board members
A thank you to the following donorswho contributed to the purchase of the monument:
- Raymond and Eula LaFollette Family
- John Reeves and Rhonda LaFollette Reeves
- Robert G. Maddox
- Independence Cemetery
- Justin and Aaron LaFollette
- Spegal Farm
- David Jackson
- Frank Jackson
- Todd & Nancy Kloentrup
- Milton and Cathy Kunkel-Mains
- Faye and Janet Bray
- Dixie Dressman
A thank you to the following Phase II donors:
- William E. Durr Family
- Maxey
- Lori Maxey Collins
- Warren Richardson
- Annette Eckerle Bishop
- Jackie Gentry
- Bluegrass Electric
- The Charles and Georgia Casey Family
Proposed additions for phase III may include landscaping, lighting, and benches. Donations in support of this project are needed and welcomed by the Kenton County Fair Board. Monetary donations may be made payable to the Kenton County Fair Association and sent to P. O. Box 101, Independence, KY 41051. Contact President Cap Kiser via email at Ckisercattle21@gmail.com for further information.
