I want to insure tha everyone is aware of an upcoming FREE TO THE PUBLIC event at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds May 22nd, 6 pm (a meal will be provided. Please share with other entities that may benefit from this event). This event is to be a think tank of sorts and will be offered at 8 locations throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is supposed to offer assistance to any group (Lions Clubs, County Fairs, Livestock Exhibitors, basically ANY organization as well as volunteers that assist said organizations) to increase fund-raising capabilities, networking capabilities, exposure, etc. I really don't know what to expect as this is a new opportunity that has not been offered in Kentucky before, but pre-registration is a must (I assume due to the fact that are providing a meal, but probably also to insure that they have adequate handouts, enough seating and desk space is available, etc.). The following press release (which I submitted to the Lewis County Herald and the Ledger Independent) includes the link information to pre-register. Sincerely, Craig A. Stanfield, President, Tollesboro Lions Club, 606-301-3350,
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"YOU MAKE THE DIFFFERENCE" KY COUNTY FAIR TOUR MEETING AT THE TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB
The Tollesboro Lions Club will host a "YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE" Kentucky County Fair Tour presentation. The presentation will take place at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds, May 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm. The tour is part of a nationwide initiative and part of a state-wide tour led by Ian Hill designed to aid fair boards, agricultural societies, and exhibition organizers in addressing modern challenges and will offer networking, workshop, and additional resources for directors and volunteers, offering interactive sessions and presentations. Advance registration is required (https://youmakethedifference.com/kentucky). At least 3 members of the Tollesboro Lions Club (Fair Chairman Lee Thomas, Tollesboro Lions Club President and Secretary) have pre-registered and shall be attending. There will be eight of these workshops offered throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky between May 18th and May 26th, as follows: 1). The Hopkins County Fair (Ballard Convention Center, 6056 East Arch Street, Madisonville, KY, May 18th, 5 pm - 8 pm. ); 2). Hart County Fair (Hart County Fair - Pavillion, 2184 Dixie Highway, Munfordville, KY 42765, May 19th, 5 pm - 8 pm CST); 3). Pulaski County Fair (Pulaski County Fairgrounds, 25 McClendon Road, Somerset, KY 42503, May 20th, 5 pm - 8 pm CST); 4). The Tollesboro Lions Club Fair (199 Lions Club Road, Tollesboro, KY 41189, May 21st, 5 pm - 8 pm EST); 5). Alexandria County Fair (100 Fairgrounds Road, Alexandria, KY 41001, May 22nd, 5 pm - 8 pm CST); 6). Madison County Fair (Willis Hall, 3237 Old Irvine Road, Richmond, KY 40475, May 23rd, 10 am - 1 pm EST); 7). Hardin County Fair (5617 South Dixie Highway, Glendale, KY 42740; also May 23rd, 4 pm - 7 pm. EST); and 8). The Franklin County Fair (112 Park Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601, May 26th, 5 pm - 8 pm EST).
The Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds is honored to have been selected as one of the host-sites for this workshop/learning/networking experience.