Governor Andy Beshear has approved the proposal submitted by the Kentucky State Fair Board, which means the Fair and the World’s Championship Horse Show will be held August 20–29, 2020. The World’s Championship Horse Show will be held August 22–29, 2020. It should be noted that everyone involved must follow the guidelines put forth by Governor Beshear that are shown below.
Requirements for Horse Shows
In addition to the Healthy at Work Minimum Requirements, horse shows must meet the requirements below in order to reopen and remain open:
Social Distancing Requirements for Horse Shows
The means in which these guidelines will be implemented will be announced as soon as possible. As this situation evolves and if there are any changes, those changes also will be announced immediately.
Show management will be determining a way for participants to have seating option within Freedom Hall for the Horse Show, but there will be no general/outside spectators.
-- via Kentucky State Fair