For the 60th year, politicians, farmers and business leaders will gather Thursday at the Exposition Center to ham it up.
It’s time for the 2024 Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast and auction, where attendees can bid on a big, award-winning ham. Last year, it sold for $10 million.
Here’s a look at the annual tradition.
The 60th annual Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair is at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. After the breakfast, there’s also a 4-H country ham recipe contest.
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Where is the country ham breakfast at the fair?
This year’s event is scheduled to take place in South Wing B, room 101. Find it on the state fair website map.
How much have past hams sold for at the Kentucky ham breakfast?
At the first event in 1964, the winning bid was $124. Here’s a look at the highest winning bids in past years.
2023: $10 million, Joe and Kelly Craft, and Luther Deaton
2022: $5 million, Joe and Kelly Craft, and Luther Deaton
2021: $4.8 million, Central Bank and Kelly and Joe Craft
2014: $2 million, Republican Bank, Hermitage Bank Charities with Bridgeman Foods, Inc.
2010: $1.6 million, Republic Bank and Dr. Mark Lynn
When is the Kentucky state fair open?
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Kentucky State Fair schedule: Country ham breakfast and auction
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