Draft:2026 in Kentucky

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Instructions · What links here · 2026 in Kentucky (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 32 days ago by Tarna652 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 32 days ago by DannyS712 bot

The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Kentucky.

Incumbents

State Government

Governor: Andy Beshear (D)

Events

Scheduled events

May 2 – 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to take place, this would be the 152nd Kentucky Derby.^[1]
August 20 - Kentucky State Fair is scheduled to take place.^[2]

References

^ Olivia Evans; Matthew Glowicki (July 24, 2025). "Kentucky Oaks moves to prime time on NBC in 2026. Here's what to know". Retrieved October 11, 2025.
^ Powell, Curadhan (August 26, 2025). "Kentucky State Fair announces 2026 theme, celebrating America's 250th birthday". Retrieved October 11, 2025.

[1] Olivia Evans; Matthew Glowicki (July 24, 2025). "Kentucky Oaks moves to prime time on NBC in 2026. Here's what to know". Retrieved October 11, 2025.

[2] Powell, Curadhan (August 26, 2025). "Kentucky State Fair announces 2026 theme, celebrating America's 250th birthday". Retrieved October 11, 2025.

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Incumbents

State Government

Events

Scheduled events

See also

References