Fancy Farm retains legacy of politics, barbecue despite division

Fancy Farm retains legacy of politics, barbecue despite division

This week’s episode of the Crossroads Suncast explores the history and legacy of the St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic — and how the historic fundraiser and political event has been shaped by partisan division.

Fancy Farm political picnic draws candidates to Graves County

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Western Kentucky is preparing for a big political weekend as the annual Fancy Farm political picnic returns Saturday at the St. Jerome Catholic Church campgrounds in Graves County. The long-running barbecue fundraiser is a Kentucky tradition known for its fiery speeches and national attention, as politicians from across the Commonwealth try to leave a lasting impression on voters. Three Republican candidates…