09/02/2026
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Kentucky State Fair! 🦌🎡
We want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to every one of our farmers who gave their time, energy, and knowledge to represent KALA at the fair this year!
A special thank you to:
👏🏼The Steele Family from ACE Whitetails
👏🏼Michael & Michelle Connelly from Buck Creek Whitetails
👏🏼Dustin Blosser from Woodard Whitetails Genetics & Breeding
👏🏼Josh & Latrisha Moore from J&L Whitetails
👏🏼Jason Becker from Finley Ridge Whitetails
👏🏼Josh & Jackie Bodenhamer from J&J Whitetails
👏🏼Sarah Sears from Whitehall Whitetails
👏🏼Patrick & Monica Stanley from Crooked Creek Whitetails & Twisted Tines Ranch
👏🏼Jody & Thomas Mattingly from His Will Whitetails
👏🏼 Brian Boyers from BrAvery Whitetails
The Kentucky State Fair is one of our favorite events of the year — and for good reason. It gives us the opportunity to step outside of our farms and bring our industry directly in front of the thousands of Kentuckians 💙
For many visitors, our booth is their first chance to meet a deer farmer, see the biggest racks up close, hold antlers, and ask the questions they’ve always wondered about. It’s a chance to educate, clear up misconceptions, talk about the work happening on our farms, and show people the passion and dedication behind Kentucky’s deer farming industry.
🎉 And those conversations matter.
Every person who walked away with a better understanding of deer farming is a step forward for our industry. Every child whose eyes lit up when they held an antler is a memory we hope sticks with them. And every conversation helps us build relationships and remind people that Kentucky’s deer farmers are passionate about our animals, our farms, and the future of this industry.
We couldn’t do it without our members who showed up, answered questions, shared their experiences, and represented KALA with joy.
From all of us at KALA — THANK YOU! 🦌
We’ll see you at the fair next year! ❤️
