A Fair to Remember
Welcome to August. One of the region’s most popular local traditions takes place this month—the Kentucky State Fair. It’s also one of the oldest state fairs in the country, dating back to 1816, when Fayette County farmer Lewis Sanders organized the first agricultural fair. It became an official state fair mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1902.
The fair moved from city to city until 1907, when Louisville became its permanent home. Churchill Downs hosted the event on three occasions during World War II. The fair moved to its current 11-acre site at the Kentucky Exposition Center in 1956.
The Fair features 520 acres of indoor and outdoor fun. Along with the traditional exhibits, contests and thrilling rides, this year there will also be a special way to celebrate our country’s birthday. The United We Stand at 250 exhibit gives guests a chance to be part of history and make forever memories with family, while exploring Kentucky’s contributions to our nation’s story.
The fair runs from August 20-30. To purchase tickets and view the daily schedule and concert lineup, just go to the website.
AXIOM NEWS
Congrats to the New Coach
Axiom Operations & Marketing Specialist, Jac Fitzpatrick is returning to her alma mater, Providence High School, as an assistant soccer coach for the Lady Pioneers. From 2015 to 2018, Jac played center defender and center mid on the school team. This coaching role is one she’s been eyeing ever since she hung up her own cleats. Congrats to Jac and wishing good luck to the team as it kicks off its season August 15.
And Speaking of Soccer…
Axiom Managing Partner Vaughan Scott traveled to LA in July for a conference. While there, he met up with Axiom’s communication specialist, Peggy Abraham, and the two of them were lucky enough to attend a World Cup Game at SoFi Stadium. They saw a thrilling match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Switzerland won 4-1 in dramatic fashion, with all the goals coming in the final 30 minutes. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Cocktails & Convos
Cullen Ebert and Jac Fitzpatrick attended a networking event presented by OneSI. The gathering, “Cocktails & Convos” took place at Board & You Bistro in New Albany. It was a great opportunity for young professionals to connect with and build relationships with peers across Southern Indiana. Adding to the fun were tasty cocktails and charcuterie treats.
News You Can Use
Buyer Beware
You many be one of the millions of people who are using a “Buy Now, Pay Later” plan. Their popularity has dramatically increased in recent years. While such a plan can be a lifesaver if you need to replace an important commodity, it’s critical to know and understand that these loans have almost no protection. To learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of BNPL plans, click here.
Tapping Into Home Equity
Homeowners in the U.S. are sitting on $11 trillion in home equity, and many people are tapping into this money for some extra cash. During the first quarter of this year, homeowners took out $47 billion in equity—the highest first-quarter withdrawl level since 2021. This money is not “free,” however, and there are things you should consider to ensure such a move makes sense from a financial standpoint. Go here for more info.
AUGUST FUN
The Outsiders
Based on S.E. Hinton’s beloved novel, The Outsiders is a powerful musical that brings a timeless coming‑of‑age story to the stage. Set in 1960s Oklahoma, the show follows Ponyboy Curtis and his fellow “Greasers” as they navigate loyalty, identity and belonging amid tensions with their rival group, the Socs. August 18-23 at The Ky Center. Go here for tickets.
Party Down!
Popular local band,100% Poly, will be rocking out at Dog Haus Biergarten in New Albany on August 7. The high-energy band features dance music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today. The fun starts at 7p. There is VIP seating to reserve a spot or free seating will be available throughout the biergarten for guests who would like to bring their own chairs. Additional info can be found here.
Flower Design Classes
Oberer’s Flowers in Louisville offers hands-on floral arrangement classes at their Westport Village location. These are held every Saturday at 11am and every other Tuesday at 5pm. The event teaches how to create custom centerpieces with fresh blooms. Private group classes are also available. Check here for more info and the schedule of August classes.
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