/tags/fancy-farm Fancy Farm en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:25:56 GMT /news-from-npr/2023-08-08/at-fancy-farm-old-jabs-at-mcconnell-take-on-new-meaning-amid-health-concerns Sen. Mitch McConnell is no stranger to the jabs and digs spewed at Kentucky's iconic political event. But this year's calls to retire come amid growing concerns over his health and age. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:25:56 GMT /news-from-npr/2023-08-08/at-fancy-farm-old-jabs-at-mcconnell-take-on-new-meaning-amid-health-concerns Juliana Kim /politics/2023-08-03/the-143rd-fancy-farm-picnic-is-right-around-the-corner-heres-what-to-expect-this-year The event that began in 1880 with a few families from the local parish has grown to accommodate over 10,000 who gather for the one-of-a-kind occasion in Kentucky politics. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:11:16 GMT /politics/2023-08-03/the-143rd-fancy-farm-picnic-is-right-around-the-corner-heres-what-to-expect-this-year Sylvia Goodman /politics/2023-07-24/daniel-cameron-added-to-confirmed-list-of-speakers-for-143rd-annual-fancy-farm-picnic With the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic just under a month away, the signature western Kentucky political event's organizers are still trying to nail down who's coming. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:32:36 GMT /politics/2023-07-24/daniel-cameron-added-to-confirmed-list-of-speakers-for-143rd-annual-fancy-farm-picnic /politics/2022-08-04/fancy-farm-picnic-kentucky-5-things-to-know The annual picnic fundraiser hosted by St. Jerome’s Catholic Church has gotten a lot bigger than its humble origins in 1880. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:54:49 GMT /politics/2022-08-04/fancy-farm-picnic-kentucky-5-things-to-know Divya Karthikeyan /politics/2021-07-26/beshear-passes-on-attending-fancy-farm-picnic-cites-delta-variant-concerns Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman have declined an invitation to this year’s Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky, leaving the annual political speaking event with only Republican speakers. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:09:35 GMT /politics/2021-07-26/beshear-passes-on-attending-fancy-farm-picnic-cites-delta-variant-concerns Liam Niemeyer /politics/2019-08-05/fancy-farm-launches-fall-campaign-for-kentucky-elections It's barely a spot on the map at all, but every time the first Saturday in August rolls around, the tiny community of Fancy Farm becomes the center of… Mon, 05 Aug 2019 08:01:00 GMT /politics/2019-08-05/fancy-farm-launches-fall-campaign-for-kentucky-elections Michael Monks /politics/2019-08-03/updates-from-fancy-farm-hot-weather-barbecue-and-politics Updated 6:06 PM (Eastern) At this year’s Fancy Farm picnic, Kentucky politicians tried to sandbag their opponents by tying them to national issues. Sat, 03 Aug 2019 17:40:49 GMT /politics/2019-08-03/updates-from-fancy-farm-hot-weather-barbecue-and-politics Ryland Barton, Ryland Barton /politics/2019-06-27/after-two-year-absence-gov-bevin-will-return-to-fancy-farm-stage Gov. Matt Bevin will return to the Fancy Farm picnic stage this summer after a two year absence from Kentucky’s premier political event. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:35:12 GMT /politics/2019-06-27/after-two-year-absence-gov-bevin-will-return-to-fancy-farm-stage Ryland Barton, Ryland Barton /local-news/2018-08-10/homeless-in-exile-tumult-over-taser-use-and-more-top-stories-this-week The City of Cincinnati clears out a homeless camp, again. A Cincinnati Police officer tases an 11-year-old girl. Hamilton County Commissioners put a levy… Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:00:00 GMT /local-news/2018-08-10/homeless-in-exile-tumult-over-taser-use-and-more-top-stories-this-week Dan Hurley /politics/2018-08-06/bevin-ducks-fancy-farm-as-teachers-democrats-pile-on Gov. Matt Bevin didn’t show up to the state’s premiere political speaking event in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, last weekend. His absence came as his… Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:14:50 GMT /politics/2018-08-06/bevin-ducks-fancy-farm-as-teachers-democrats-pile-on Ryland Barton