Is Fancy Farm Still Relevant in Kentucky Politics?

Is Fancy Farm still relevant in Kentucky politics?

Kentucky's biggest political event, Fancy Farm, is happening this weekend. But with more and more politicians skipping the event over the years, some question its continued importance in the state's political landscape.Fancy Farm has long been considered Kentucky's political kickoff for the upcoming election year, where political hopefuls traditionally take the stage and exchange jeers in front of a loud crowd. It's old school politics and it's …

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

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…

Fancy Farm Picnic: A large-scale operation maintaining its quaint roots

Over the course of 145 years, the St. Jerome Catholic Church’s Fancy Farm Picnic has evolved from a small-town family gathering to a major cultural event in the west Kentucky region. As the picnic garners the national spotlight for the…