Nine Republicans, one Democrat to speak at Fancy Farm Picnic

Fancy Farm 2025 is shaping up to be a Republican free-for-all • Kentucky Lantern

Democrat and Republican supporters cheer on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, during St. Jerome Picnic in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. (Austin Anthony for the Kentucky Lantern)This weekend, Kentucky politicians hoping to make an impression with voters will travel to far West Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm Picnic.  However, Kentucky’s top Democrats will skip the event this year, meaning Republicans will largely dominate the stage at the political speaking eve…

KY Democrats are avoiding Fancy Farm because they're irrelevant to rural voters

The Kentucky Democratic Party can't take the heat at Fancy Farm, the state's most iconic rural political event. They don't deserve the spotlight.

Nine Republicans, one Democrat to speak at Fancy Farm Picnic

Only one Democrat is set to speak at this year's Fancy Farm Picnic, Political Chairman Steven Elder said Monday.