Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 25, 2026

Words: 475

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Days after launching his bid for governor, Democrat Rocky Adkins will join the lineup of speakers at the upcoming Fancy Farm Picnic, a Kentucky political tradition.

Meanwhile, the state’s top Democrat, Gov. Andy Beshear declined to speak this year.

Organizers announced the latest lineup Friday evening. The annual barbecue picnic, a fundraiser for the St. Jerome Catholic Church in Graves County held the first Saturday in August, has become a longstanding Kentucky tradition …

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