From now until Aug. 24, Kentuckians from 120 counties will flock to Louisville to witness cows, chickens, donut burgers, funnel cakes and carnival rides all in one place. The 2025 Kentucky State Fair is in full swing.

The state fair had a sweltering start on Thursday. By noon, the temperature neared 90 degrees and the sun hovered over the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center

There were few visitors outside on the carnival rides, as many fairgoers stuck to the indoor activities to hide from the intense heat.

Louisvillians Emily Davidson and Stephon Anderson sought refuge at a homemade cheese stand. Both fanned themselves with cowhead-shaped fans to cool off, and Davidson said they had only been there for an hour. She said the fair “feels like home,” and she’s been every year for the last

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