By Amy Wallot
amy.wallot@education.ky.gov

I have a good time at the Kentucky State Fair. That’s no secret. And while I love a doughnut cheeseburger, I think the thing I like the most is watching everyone else have a good time.

From those competing in the fair showing animals or in food competitions, to kids who are just there to see something cool, everyone ends up having a good time.

Andrew Malone, an 8th-grade student at Mason County Middle School, grooms a pig before showing at the Kentucky State Fair. This is his second year showing swine; he had previously shown lambs. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Andrew Malone, an 8th-grade student at Mason County Middle School, grooms his pig before showing at the Kentucky State Fair. This is his second year showing swine; he had previously shown lambs.
Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Apollo High School (Daviess County) sophomores Elizabeth Hardy, Abby Faulls and Rachel Hunter make honey citrus chicken stir fry during the Kentucky Farm to School Junior Chef competition at the Kentucky State Fair. Their team is coached by food service manager Mishiele Coomes. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Apollo High School (Daviess County) sophomores Elizabeth Hardy, Abby Faulls and Rachel Hunter make honey citrus chicken stir fry during the Kentucky Farm to School Junior Chef competition. Their team is coached by food service manager Mishiele Coomes.
Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Montgomery County High School junior Molly Arnett and McNabb Middle School 7th-grade student Caylyn Ingram prepare to show cattle at the Kentucky State Fair.

Montgomery County High School junior Molly Arnett and McNabb Middle School 7th-grade student Caylyn Ingram prepare to show cattle at the Kentucky State Fair.
Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Locust Grove Elementary School (Oldham County) 3rd-grade student Hope Elmore tries riding an Equicizer. She was visiting the fair with her family on the last day before school started. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Locust Grove Elementary School (Oldham County) 3rd-grade student Hope Elmore tries to ride an Equicizer. She was visiting the fair with her family on the last day before school started.
Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Breckenridge County High School freshman Isaak Jeffries rests and pets Blue before showing sheep with his sister at the Kentucky State Fair. Isaak is a member of the FFA. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Breckenridge County High School freshman Isaak Jeffries rests and pets Blue before showing sheep with his sister at the Kentucky State Fair. Isaak is a member of the FFA.
Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Laylah Buchheit, 2, laughs as she watches the ducklings. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014

Laylah Buchheit, 2, laughs as she watches the ducklings.
Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 14, 2014