WATCH: WAVE Meteorologist Jessica Dobson checks out Opening Day at the Kentucky State Fair

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Kentucky State Fair opened to the public on Thursday morning, bringing fried food, fun games and hundreds of farm animals.

The fair was kicked off on Thursday morning with the annual commodity breakfast, celebrating the state’s agricultural industry.

State officials such as Gov. Andy Beshear, Agricultural Commissioner Ryan Quarles and Ky. Attorney General Daniel Cameron were in attendance.

WAVE Meteorologist Jessica Dobson and photojournalist Dale Mader are at the fair this afternoon to check out all the attractions and fun events scheduled at the Kentucky Expo Center.

Meteorologist Jessica Dobson checks out The Big Tent and some of the live music offerings.

Meteorologist Jessica Dobson checks out shuttle services and the Kentucky Proud Cook Out tent.

Meteorologist Jessica Dobson talks with young fairgoers attending county pageants.

Meteorologist Jessica Dobson checks out all the fair food options. Yum!

Meteorologist Jessica Dobson tries to learn how to juggle with Georgie.

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