Parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is $6 per vehicle.
There are over 19,000 parking spaces at the Kentucky Exposition Center (including temporary ones). For events in Freedom Hall or West Wing, we recommend parking in Lots E or J (located on either side of Cardinal Stadium) which you can access from the Circle of Champions. Lot N (in front of the West Hall) and Lot A (in front of the South Wings) are open for visitor parking. Freedom Way is also open to traffic from the Circle of Champions (Ring Road) and the main gate.
Parking Map | Printable Parking Map (PDF) | Accessibility Parking Map
Traffic Tips
Traffic Advisory - August 18-24, 2008
Traffic Advisory - August 25-31, 2008
Annual Parking Permit
An annual parking permit may be purchased for $100.00 each. The permit is valid for gate admission to all the events at the Kentucky Exposition Center except the Kentucky State Fair. The permit is effective from January 1 through December 31 of the current year. To purchase an annual parking permit, click on the link below to purchase online at the Kentucky Exposition Center General Store or download the order form below and mail it to:
Kentucky Exposition Center
Ticket Office
P.O. Box 37130
Louisville, KY 40233-7130
KEC Parking Permit Order Form (PDF)
Kentucky Exposition Center Online General Store
RV Parking
The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) provides RV parking for events held throughout the year. The RV lot offers 20 or 30 amp electrical service, water, disposal station, restrooms, and showers. During the Kentucky State Fair dry camping is available in Lot F for $10 per night. There are no hookups available during the Kentucky State Fair.
Daily Rates (Electric): $50
Primitive (No Hookups): $30
NO TENTS ARE ALLOWED EXCEPT POP-UP TENTS ON WHEELS
Making an RV Parking Reservation:
Reservations can be made by sending a check or money order to:
Parking Admissions Office
Kentucky Exposition Center
P.O. Box 37130
Louisville, KY 40233
- The check or money order should specify RV parking and state the event, dates, vehicle license number, and should be made payable to Kentucky Exposition Center.
- Reservations can also be made by calling (502) 367-5384. KEC accepts MasterCard and Visa.
- The deposit is one day's rental which includes 20 or 30 amp electrical service, water service, and use of the disposal station. There are restrooms and shower facilities located in the RV lot.
- A confirmation card, information sheet and a map of the property will be sent after the deposit is received. Please bring the conformation card with you upon arrival.
- Reservations will be accepted one year in advance. However, reservations should be received at least one month prior to date of actual arrival. Confirmed reservations will be held for the day of arrival only. The reservation deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
