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Al Gore, blood hounds, the Terminator. Photos of Fancy Farm from over the years
In a 2015 interview with Kentucky Educational Television, Mark Wilson, the then-chairman of the political speaking for the ...
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Organizers, early attendees prepare for Fancy Farm Picnic weekend
With the 145th St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic on the horizon, organizers and early attendees are busy preparing for a weekend ...
First woman emcees 145-year-old Fancy Farm picnic event
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman has made history during St. Jerome’s Fancy Farm picnic. Ashli Watts will serve as the emcee in the ...
Democrats largely a no-show at Fancy Farm. Voters say it harms their message
Republicans mocked the Kentucky Democratic Party’s absence at Fancy Farm this year. Some Democratic voters saw their absence ...
Fancy Farm should wither away. Meanness and shallowness aren't fun anymore. | Letter
Fancy Farm celebrates simple-mindedness and a "you're wrong, I'm right" approach at a time when cooperation is needed to ...
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Fancy Farm Picnic kicks off with barbecue, family fun and tradition
With smoke in the air and good energy flowing, day one of the St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic officially kicked off Friday.
What is Fancy Farm? Everything you need to know about the Kentucky political tradition
Fancy Farm is the name of the town in which the event is held - but its name has gained prominence statewide thanks in large ...
Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf speaks at Fancy Farm Picnic 2025
Kentucky State Treasurer Mark Metcalf speaks during the 145th annual Fancy Farm Picnic at St. Jerome's Catholic Church in ...