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Politics, Pork, and Praise at Fancy Farm | Lexington News
At the 146th annual Fancy Farm picnic in Western Kentucky, politicians from all sides gather for a raucous, nonpartisan celebration of community and good-natured ribbing. Pastor Darrell Venters, nearing retirement after 17 years at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, blesses tons of pork and mutton while preaching that there’s more good than bad in the world — and this picnic proves it. With bingo, barbecue, and fish fry fueling the fun, local lawmakers take turns roasting each other on stage — a tradition that’s been going strong for decades. Steven Elder, who’s organized the political segment for…
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