Country Ham Days In Kentucky Is Celebrating 50 Years Of Food And Fun

Our state is filled with long running traditions that have continued over generations. In fact, many would say that it’s these tried and true events, gatherings, and celebrations that give Kentucky so much character. If you’ve been in the Bluegrass State for awhile, you likely already participate in some of these traditions and one of the most festive is Country Ham Days in Marion County. This massive fall festival is held in the charming city of Lebanon each year and in 2019 it will celebrate its 50th year! Country Ham Days in Kentucky offers delicious food and small town fun and you should join thousands of your neighbors at the celebration this year.

Lebanon is known as the "Heart of Kentucky" and there are many ways this proves to be true.

Country Ham Days celebrates 50 years this year, since it all began back in 1969.

Of course you'll find all things ham at the festival, including a contest for the best country ham in town.

One of the most favorite traditions are the Country Ham Breakfasts, which take place on the mornings of the 28th and 29th.

The number of events throughout Country Ham Days is quite impressive.

And a must-see event during Country Ham Days is the Pigasus Parade, which is held on Saturday at 1 p.m.

And to wrap up your festive Saturday, be sure to visit the Hot Air Balloon Glow from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Country Ham Days in Kentucky is a unique festival that’s been around for 50 years. It had humble beginnings, but now attracts over 40,000 visitors to the small town of Lebanon each year. If you love country ham or even if you just love everything about fall festivals in Kentucky, then check it out this year. Is Marion County Country Ham Days already one of your Kentucky traditions? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on the festival, including its multi-day schedule, visit its website here. And for more on the town of Lebanon, visit here.

And if you’re now craving country ham, try some of the best in the state, featured in our previous article here.

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Celebrate 50 Years Of Delicious Food And Small Town Fun At Country Ham Days In Kentucky

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