State Fair cake drama | New movie set in Kentucky | Spirit Halloween stores

Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal
·2 min read

Have you been enjoying these somewhat cooler temperatures? The Courier Journal Features Team has appreciated the break in humidity and temps in the 80s because we've spent a lot of time outdoors covering stories for you at the Kentucky State Fair.

Janette Chapman and Elizabeth Coots judge the Your Favorite Cake competition at the Kentucky State Fair.
Janette Chapman and Elizabeth Coots judge the Your Favorite Cake competition at the Kentucky State Fair.

Going behind the scenes is always interesting and we have plenty of "goings on" at the Kentucky State Fair that you probably won't find anywhere else — Food writer Dahlia Ghabour writes about a stunning cake that did not win a Blue Ribbon for a rules violation.

Were you aware the prize ham at the State Fair gets judged without ever being tasted? Columnist Maggie Menderski tells us how the judge awards the Grand Champion Ham winner without ever taking a bite.

Bob Woods, holds up the blue ribbon winning ham from Broadbent Country Hams, that will be auctioned off for charity next Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair. Aug. 18, 2022
Bob Woods, holds up the blue ribbon winning ham from Broadbent Country Hams, that will be auctioned off for charity next Thursday at the Kentucky State Fair. Aug. 18, 2022

After two days of producing TikToks at the State Fair, I took a break and spoke with Shannon Tindle, a super talented Shepherdville native. Tindle is the writer and producer of "Lost Ollie," a new animated film on Netflix that he loaded up with scenes from Louisville and Shepherdsville. He dished with me, your resident Lifestyle and Entertainment writer, about the local locations that made the cut and into the Netflix production.

This week we're thrilled to welcome Growth and Development reporter Matthew Glowicki to the features team. Right off the bat he's discovered important information for those of you who love dressing up for Halloween. His story about four new Halloween costume and decor stores in Louisville and Southern Indiana is definitely worth checking out as you start to plan for the spooky holiday.

And while you are making plans for the busy season ahead, be sure to read through Gege Reed's always thorough list of Things to Do this week and beyond. Trust us, the fall is going to be a busy time across Louisville and Southern Indiana and Gege's column ensures you don't miss a moment of the fun.

Cheers,

Kirby Adams

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