Sunshine class
The Sunshine Class offers an opportunity for individuals with special needs to work in a show ring at the Kentucky State Fair. Working with a mentor, the exhibitor will show the animal and at the end, all are presented with a championship banner.
This program provides the opportunity for special needs youth to get hands-on experience with parts of the agriculture industry. The Sunshine classes have been offered at the Kentucky State Fair for the past two years.
- Kentucky State Fair
- August 26th, 2026
- Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Exposition Center
- Attire: We recommend participants wear closed-toe shoes and long pants
- Sensory Day at the fair
Register here for all Kentucky Department of Agriculture Sunshine Class events
- Friday June 19th- Participants will show Dairy Cattle at this show in Liberty, KY
- Saturday July 25th- Participants will show sheep or goats at this show in Bowling Green, KY
- Thursday July 30th- Participants will show sheep at this Mock Day at the Franklin County Fairgrounds
- September 12th- Participants will be able to choose between Pigs, Sheep, Goats and Dairy Cattle to show at this event in Liberty, KY