When the continuation of the longest running county fair in Kentucky was threatened in 2019, the LaRue County 4-H Council stepped up to continue to offer 4-H and open floral hall exhibits, as well as all the traditional livestock shows.  A fair committee was formed and the committee worked to recruit superintendents for each of the livestock shows.  The 4-H Council took over the financial aspects of the exhibit and show premiums.  Sponsors were also secured to help with the expenses above the matching funds from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.  In addition to the livestock shows, the committee also offered a Senior's Day and a Kid's Day.  Livestock Shows include:  goat, sheep, dairy, beef, rabbit, and poultry.  Most shows also allow open participation from others outside the county.  Local 4-H and FFA youth have the opportunity to show at a local livestock show, due to the 4-H Council's effort to continue the fair.  Numerous volunteer hours by the 4-H Council Fair Committee and other community members have allowed the fair to continue.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 fair only included 4-H exhibit entries.  However, the 2021 LaRue County Fair is currently being planned with a full schedule of livestock shows and 4-H and open Floral Hall entries.  The current count of volunteers helping with the LaRue County Fair is 37.  An estimate of over 3,000 volunteer hours is being contributed to allow the LaRue County Fair to continue and to offer opportunities for local youth and adults to exhibit their projects and livestock.