A Fancy Farm gallery: Stump speaking and heckling. A Kentucky tradition is renewed.

Jamie Lucke — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:50:30 +0000

A raucous crowd greets the speakers at the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

The 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic — a feast for connoisseurs of barbecue and Kentucky politics — is in the history books.

After a day of colorful personal interactions with voters and each other, Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron must now return their attentions to raising vast sums of money to pay for the high-price media campaigns that will dominate Kentucky politics until Nov. 7.

National interest is intense in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race. One of three this year and the most competitive by far, it’s seen as a bellwether of next year’s presidential election.

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Voters who on Saturday got to hear directly from candidates in person or on KET’s broadcast can expect to now be inundated with messaging from shadowy independent actors with shadowy motives.

It makes all the face-to-face hollering, hyperbole and insults hurled at Fancy Farm feel downright refreshing — even to a jaded old journalist like me. People who have migrated into social media echo chambers rubbed elbows and maybe even caught each other’s eye.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who said it was his 28th appearance at the picnic, obliquely addressed concerns about his health at a GOP breakfast by vowing he would make more trips to Fancy Farm. McConnell then gave a speech at the main event in which he good-humoredly recounted his 1996 defeat of Gov. Andy Beshear’s father, Steve Beshear, in a U.S. Senate race. The elder Beshear went on to become a two-term governor.

None of the politicians on stage mentioned former President Donald Trump, although Cameron has his endorsement and Trump was the region’s overwhelming favorite in 2020. By not touting Trump’s endorsement, Cameron might have been deferring to his mentor, McConnell, who has said Trump, facing three criminal indictments, is bad for the Republican Party. It will be interesting to see how — or if — Trump figures into Kentucky’s election this year.

What will compel Kentucky voters — nationalized issues or more Kentucky-based concerns?

This was the Lantern’s first Fancy Farm foray — we will celebrate our first anniversary at the end of November — and this is our first time covering a governor’s race, though it won’t be our last. ?Let us know what you’d like to read about the upcoming election. My email address is at the bottom of this page.

And hope you enjoy the photo gallery by Austin Anthony.

The speaking: Fancy Farm ’23

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Bailey Canamore, 11, of Clinton carries a flag behind GOP political consultant and pundit Scott Jennings as he speaks live on CNN before the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_01-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

A Democrat supporter jeers during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_38-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

A Democrat supporter jeers during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Joseph Paige performs a song with the other members of his group The Mighty Shades of Ebony during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_02-1-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Joseph Paige performs a song with the other members of his group The Mighty Shades of Ebony during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Samantha Veal sings My Old Kentucky Home during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_18-1-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Samantha Veal sings My Old Kentucky Home during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_20-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell hugs gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron as Elaine Chao, former U.S. cabinet member and McConnell's wife applauds, during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_40-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_24-2-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife Britainy acknowledge the crowd after his speech during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_26-1-scaled-e1722557623130-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife Britainy acknowledge the crowd after his speech during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Sen. Mitch McConnell, whose health has been in question of late, waves to the crowd while speaking during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_28-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

U.S. Sen.Mitch McConnell and wife Elaine Chao wave to the crowd during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_30-scaled-e1710007384116-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

U.S. Sen.Mitch McConnell and wife Elaine Chao wave to the crowd during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, state Sen. Robby Mills speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_32-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, state Sen. Robby Mills speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Democrat supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarm_070-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Democrat supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Democratic Attorney General candidate Pam Stevenson speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_35-1-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Democratic Attorney General candidate Pam Stevenson speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Auditor Mike Harmon tosses notecards with jokes written on them as he speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_36-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Auditor Mike Harmon tosses notecards with jokes written on them as he speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Republican U.S. Rep. James Comer and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron share a laugh laugh during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_45-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Governor Andy Beshear shakes hands with a Kentucky State Police officer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_03-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Governor Andy Beshear shakes hands with a Kentucky State Police officer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Congressman James Comer, gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron and Cameron’s wife Makenze cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_13-1-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Republican supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_06-1-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Republican supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Governor Andy Beshear speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_25-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Governor Andy Beshear speaks during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron waves to the crowd during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_12-1-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron waves to the crowd during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Democratic supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_05-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Democratic supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Republican auditor candidate Allison Ball waves to the crowd during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarmfull_08-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Republican auditor candidate Allison Ball waves to the crowd during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

Republican supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)" aria-label="Open image in lightbox" role="button" data-thumb="https://www.on-toli.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fancyfarm_082-150x150.jpg" class="tile-inner modula-item-link">

Republican supporters cheer during the 143rd Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

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A Fancy Farm gallery: Stump speaking and heckling. A Kentucky tradition is renewed.

The speaking: Fancy Farm ’23