Visitors from all over Kentucky and surrounding states were in Trigg County for the 49th annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival, with big plans in the works for next year’s celebration.
Trigg County Tourism Director Beth Sumner says statewide promotion of the Trigg County Ham Festival including the article in Kentucky Living Magazine brought new visitors to Cadiz over the weekend.
click to download audioSumner says vendors reported they had an excellent festival.
click to download audioShe says excitement is building for the golden anniversary of the ham festival in 2026.
click to download audioAmong those ideas for next next year is reclaiming the title of World’s Largest Country Ham Biscuit.
click to download audioThe Trigg County Ham Festival Committee will likely hold a wrap-up meeting in November and will then begin planning for the 2026 festival that will be held October 9th and 10th in downtown Cadiz.




