Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Democrat and Republican supporters cheer on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, during St. Jerome Picnic in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. (Austin ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FANCY FARM, Ky. — The three high-profile Republicans gunning for longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat gathered under one roof ...

The punditry and analysis around why Democrats aren’t participating in the Fancy Farm political tradition have left out a top reason why it’s time this iconic Kentucky event should wither away — ...

In the realm of Kentucky politics, the first Saturday in August means one thing: Fancy Farm. Elected officials and aspiring officeholders alike make the trek to Graves County in far Western Kentucky ...

Kentucky’s oldest, largest and folksiest political speaking event played out this weekend at the 145th Fancy Farm Picnic in West Kentucky. Locals and out-of-towners descended on the unincorporated ...

FANCY FARM, Ky. — For a storied political tradition that's existed in Kentucky for 145 years, it's significant when Fancy Farm Picnic organizers change the rules. But picnic Chairman Andy Hayden, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman has made history during St. Jerome’s Fancy Farm picnic. Ashli Watts will serve as the emcee in the picnic’s 145-year history. Watts currently serves as the president and CEO ...

FANCY FARM, Ky. — Kentucky politicians dished out a side of wisecracks to go along with the BBQ at the commonwealth's traditional political picnic Saturday afternoon. Also known as the Fancy Farm ...

The Courier Journal recently asked whether Fancy Farm is still relevant. The real question is which party has the courage to show up. One does. One doesn’t. The Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) doesn’t ...

A look at the history of the Fancy Farm political picnic. The annual Fancy Farm political picnic has a long and intersting history. Toby Gibbs takes a look back, including the story behind the town's ...

FANCY FARM, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky's race for governor took center stage at this year's Fancy Farm political picnic, an event that's viewed as the kickoff of campaign season in the state. But Sen.