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Fancy Farm Picnic Expected to Draw Thousands

Fancy Farm Picnic Expected to Draw Thousands
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Aug. 01, 2019 | FANCY FARM
By West Kentucky Star Staff Aug. 01, 2019 | 09:52 PM | FANCY FARM
The 139th annual Fancy Farm Picnic is set for this weekend, as thousands will flock to St. Jerome Church for barbecue, bingo and bluegrass politics.

The picnic is held each year on the first Saturday in August. Friday night at 5 o'clock is the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the KC Hall. A 1-mile classic run begins at 6:00 pm, followed by a 5K Fun Run at 7:00 pm.

Saturday is the official start of the picnic, with bingo, games, music and food starting at 10:00 am. A home-cooked meal served continuously in the KC Hall starts at 11:00 am.

Political speaking starts at 2:00 pm. Taking center stage at this year's round of political speeches will be the campaign for governor - pitting Democrat Andy Beshear against Republican Incumbent Matt Bevin. 

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend Saturday's picnic, which is a fundraiser for St. Jerome Church. Approximately $250,000 is raised each year.

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