For the first time in Kentucky Living's history, the commonwealth's
largest circulated magazine announced its ‘Best in Kentucky' winners
during a live awards show at the Kentucky State Fair.
The Wayne County Museum was among those recognized during the
ceremony, held on Thursday, August 24. The museum received third
place in the Tourist Attraction division of the "Best in Kentucky"
event. Museum volunteer Juanita Coffey was on hand at the ceremony to
accept the award.
Hosted by Miss America 2000 Heather French Henry, the Deputy
Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, and
attended by tourism leaders and fairgoers from across Kentucky, the
2017 ‘Best in Kentucky' show recognized more than one hundred
Kentucky attractions, notable names, and businesses. A "Best in
Kentucky" winner for a second consecutive year, the band Jericho
Woods performed live at the show, which can be viewed on
The show included a live cooking demonstration as the Kentucky Beef
Council announced the winners for Best Hamburger, a tie between
Ferrell's in Hopkinsville and Laha's Red Castle in Hodgenville.
Notable award presenters included Agriculture Commissioner Ryan
Quarles, Kentucky Department of Tourism Commissioner Kristen
Branscum, football great Paul Hornung, and Kentucky Living writers
Sarah Fritschner, Byron Crawford, Dave Shuffett, and Dave Baker of
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
"We are thrilled to to present hard-working Kentucky businesses and
individuals with the ‘Best in Kentucky' awards as they enrich our
lives and are such important assets to the Commonwealth," KAEC Vice
President of Communications Joe Arnold said. "We are grateful to
Heather French Henry, Jericho Woods, the Kentucky Beef Council and
the entire list of honored guests that made the show so special."
It is the eighth year of the magazine's ‘Best in Kentucky' awards.
Categories included Best Distillery Tour, Best Family Getaway, Best
Agritourism, Best TV personality, Best Antique Shop and Best Craft
Beer, Best Winery and Best Kayaking spot.
Each month, Kentucky Living is received by more than 475,000 homes
and businesses, and is read by about one million people.
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