Preliminary Events
There are several Ham Fest events leading up the big weekend! These events below are sponsored by outside organizaitons and not coordinated by the Ham Fest Committee.
Mister & Miss Ham Festival Pageant
Make sure to bring your little ones out to compete and come watch the show!
- Baby Miss/Mister Trigg Co. (0-11 Months)
- Toddler Miss/Mister Trigg Co. (1 & 2 Year Olds)
- Tiny Miss/Mister Trigg Co. (3 & 4 Year Olds)
- Little Miss/Mister Trigg Co. (5 & 6 Year Olds)
- Junior Miss/Mister Trigg Co. (7-9 Year Olds)
- Preteen Miss Trigg Co. (10-12 Year Olds)
- Young Miss Trigg Co. (13-14 Year Olds)
Sponsored by Trigg Co. Extension & 4H
October 3 | 9am
Trigg County Little Theater
Miss Trigg County Pageant
The annual Miss Trigg County Pageant has been a staple of Ham Fest since the 1970s.
You can see a list of all previous Miss Trigg County winners and read about the history of the event.
For rules and registation information, you can download this PDF.
Sponsored by Trigg Co. Extension & 4H
October 3 | 7pm
Trigg County Little Theater
Ham Fest Kick-Off Breakfast
Start off the festival with our kick-off breakfast! Tickets are $20. Please register using the link below.
- Delicious Breakfast
- Farmer of the Year Award
- Farm Mom of the Year Award
- Spirit of the Ham Festival Award
Sponsored by Trigg Co. Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, Oct. 8th at 7 am
Trigg Co. Recreation Complex - Convention Center
Trigg County Riding Club Annual Ham Festival Horse Show
Make sure to come compete in the Ham Fest Horse Show! There will be events for all ages and skill levels, so don’t miss out! Come out and cheer on these riders!
- Ribbons & Trophies
- Concessions
Time/Date TBD
Trigg County Recreation Complex
303 Complex Road, Cadiz
