One week from today: the Kentucky State Fair kicks off! 🎡🎠🐄🌭🎤Make plans to bring your friends & family for the rides, the concerts, the food and all of the special events! Save time and purchase tickets ahead of time at ➡️ kystatefair.org #NewKYHome #KYStateFair

Between the tomatoes, peaches, corn and squash, August is one of the best times of the year to visit a farmers' market. 🍅🍑🌽 Paducah Main Street offers plenty of homegrown fruits and vegetables, along with meats, eggs and artisan goods. 🥓🥚 📷: Paducah Farmers' Market

This week, TAH Spotlights features Owensboro! 🪕🥃🍴Known for Bluegrass, Bourbon & BBQ, Owensboro offers up plenty for visitors to see and do, from 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐞, Green River Distilling Co., WKBG to the famous BBQ! Dave Kirk of Visit Owensboro shares more: youtu.be/q39rNhU_LEQ

Goats and garlic are the perfect combination for farm owner Natalie Houston! 🐐🧄 Learn more about her farm Goats & Cloves on the newest Travelin’ the Bluegrass episode with WKDZ Radio's Alan Watts. Watch this episode and more ➡ youtu.be/7GTIz4cQ3GI

This Main Street Monday, we’re heading to Salyersville! 🤍 Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Dinner in White on Saturday, August 23. Dress in white, enjoy a special meal & celebrate with the community➡ [email protected]. 📷: Jim Arnett, Salyersville Main Street

What’s the best way to cool down on those hot August days? 🥵 It’s hard to do better than a scoop of Kentucky-made ice cream! 🥄 🍦 Hoggy's Ice Cream, Frankfort 🍦 Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, Lexington 🍦 Louisville Cream 🍦 Chaney's Dairy Barn, Bowling Green 📷: 2, VisitLEX

Last year, 80 million travelers visited KY, spending a total of $10.1 billion, a 3.8% increase over 2023🎉 🍽 $2.6 billion on food and beverage, 🏨$2.4 billion on lodging, 🚕$1.9 billion on transportation, 🛒$1.9 billion on retail 🚴🏻‍♀️$1.3 billion on recreation & entertainment

Today’s the day! 🎢The Kentucky State Fair officially kicks off! Running thru Aug. 24, the Fair is celebrating “All Things Kentucky All in One Place” this year. From livestock to award-winning baked goods to rides to food, there is something for everyone. Be sure to stop by our booth!

The KY Oral History Commission recently awarded a project grant to the Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation for the Black Coal Miners of Western KY Oral History Project, documenting the lived experiences of African American coal miners & their families➡️Kentucky Historical Society

Don’t miss the fantastic FREE concerts at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎸🎼 Included with your fair entry, the concerts begin at 8pm, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. From Sister Sledge to the Happy Together Tour and much more, there are fantastic shows every night of the Fair! 🎤 #NewKYHome

The Kentucky State Fair is underway! 🎠🐄 Governor Andy Beshear and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman participated in the Opening Ceremonies, complete with corn on the cob. 🌽 Visit kystatefair.org for details about the schedule, tickets and more!

What’s one of the best parts about the Kentucky State Fair? The food! 🍔🥧🍦From ribeye sandwiches to deep fried oreos to funnel cakes, there are so many delicious options. What’s your favorite Fair food? Tag us in your photos or repost with your reply! #NewKYHome #KYStateFair

Tonight: Travelin’ the Bluegrass catches up with Governor Andy Beshear about all things Kentucky State Fair! 🌽🐑🍰🎡 The Governor talks about why the Fair is so important and the impact of it on our commonwealth. Tune in at 6pm ET 🎙: bit.ly/3ooxNbD WKDZ Radio #KYStateFair #NewKYHome

As the Kentucky State Fair continues, Travelin’ the Bluegrass chats with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman! 🎙🎠🍉🐄 WKDZ Radio's Alan Watts talks with her about the Fair’s significance and her favorite parts. Don’t miss it tonight at 6pm ET 🎧: bit.ly/3ooxNbD #NewKYHome #KYStateFair

While you’re at the Kentucky State Fair, be sure to check out all the entries for various competitions. 🥇From cattle and goats to flowers, vegetables, culinary arts, homemade beer & more, the State Fair shows off KY’s agricultural prowess and the wonderful talents of Kentuckians!🌽🐄

Listen in on Governor Andy Beshear's interview with WKDZ Radio 's Travelin' the Bluegrass as he talks about tourism, economic development and what makes our New Kentucky Home special! 💙youtu.be/KOdZFNDijBE #NewKYHome #TravelKY #VisitKY

While you’re at the Kentucky State Fair, take a break from the heat and cool off in South Wing A & B. With hundreds of exhibitors focused on agriculture, tourism, healthcare and much more, the exhibit areas feature tons of giveaways and fun booths! 🍅Be sure to come see us at our booth!

Did you catch the latest Travelin’ the Bluegrass interview? Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman sat down with WKDZ Radio's Alan Watts to talk about the highlights of the Kentucky State Fair, along with the $6 billion investments made by GE and Ford. Check it out: 🎙 youtu.be/q-MZUVRjfMg #NewKYHome #KYStateFair

🎡Ferris wheel? ✅ 🎠Carousel? ✅ 🎢 Kids’ rides? ✅ All that’s missing is you and your family! 🚗Thrill Ville is one of the most popular attractions at the Kentucky State Fair! Guests can also find sensory bags at the Welcome Center. For more info, visit ➡ kystatefair.org

Pigs, chickens and rabbits, oh my! 🐖🐓🐇 The Kentucky State Fair hosts an abundance of farm animals. Stop by the West Wing, West Hall and Pavilion to see all the incredible animals. For a map and full schedule, visit kystatefair.org. #NewKYHome #KYStateFair