2026 in Kentucky

The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Kentucky.

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Decades:	2000s 2010s 2020s
See also:	History of Kentucky Historical outline of Kentucky List of years in Kentucky 2026 in the United States

Incumbents

State Government

• Governor: Andy Beshear (D)

Events

• January 1 – A Wolfe County woman is charged with fetal homicide for allegedly inducing her own abortion using abortion pills.^[1]

Scheduled events

• May 2 – 2026 Kentucky Derby, the 152nd Kentucky Derby, is scheduled to take place.^[2]
• August 20 - Kentucky State Fair is scheduled to take place.^[3]

See also

• 2026 in the United States

References

1. Sherman, Carter (January 2, 2026). "US woman charged with fetal homicide after allegedly inducing own abortion". The Guardian. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
2. Olivia Evans; Matthew Glowicki (July 24, 2025). "Kentucky Oaks moves to prime time on NBC in 2026. Here's what to know". Retrieved October 11, 2025.
3. Powell, Curadhan (August 26, 2025). "Kentucky State Fair announces 2026 theme, celebrating America's 250th birthday". Retrieved October 11, 2025.