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About Hardin County Fairgrounds - KY

Welcome to Hardin County Fairgrounds in Glendale, Kentucky—the home base for the annual Hardin County Fair and a calendar of open horse shows, rodeos, demolition derbies, and 5K runs. With multiple on-site spaces including a Show Arena and exhibition buildings, this venue is built to host a variety of community events. Whether you’re planning a night at the fair or an event in one of the on-site spaces, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan ahead.

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We’ll walk you through parking options, transit/shuttle details during key fair days, and neighborhood stays that keep you close to the action. For fans, families, and visitors, consider our insider picks for nearby hotels and dining—favoring reliable partners to make your trip smooth from start to finish.

Address: 5617 South Dixie Highway, Glendale, KY 42740. The fairgrounds sit on a campus that includes arena spaces and exhibition halls. Free parking is available in East/West lots, while main on-grounds parking requires a the best available price parking permit purchased in advance at the Fair Office. Handicap parking is free in designated lots. During peak fair days, a dedicated event shuttle runs routes and stops described by event organizers to help you move between spaces and parking with ease.

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Notable events include the Hardin County Fair, open horse shows, Championship Rodeo, demolition derbies, and 5K runs—each day treated as its own schedule when applicable. A multibuilding upgrade plan has included references to Show Arena remodeling/demolition, with status updates shared by organizers as of 2026.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue has multiple on-site spaces (arena and exhibition buildings) and hosts the Hardin County Fair and related events in Glendale, KY.
  • Physical address: 5617 South Dixie Highway, Glendale, KY 42740.
  • Parking: Free in East/West lots; main on-grounds parking requires a $15 parking permit purchased in advance at the Fair Office; handicap parking is free in designated lots.
  • Transit: Dedicated event shuttle service during key fair days (routes and stops described by event organizers).
  • Notable events: Hardin County Fair (ongoing annual fair), open horse shows, rodeos (e.g., Championship Rodeo), and events like demolition derbies and 5K runs during fair week.
  • Renovation/demolition notes: The Fairground’s Show Arena has been referenced for demolition as part of a multibuilding upgrade plan, with status uncertain as of 2026.
  • Nearby hotels: Options in Elizabethtown and Radcliff, including Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Elizabethtown, Quality Inn & Suites Elizabethtown, and Motel 6 Elizabethtown.