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KSR's Matt Jones to Emcee Fancy Farm Picnic

KSR's Matt Jones to Emcee Fancy Farm Picnic
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
May. 26, 2015 | FANCY FARM, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff May. 26, 2015 | 08:16 PM | FANCY FARM, KY
When the political world descends upon Fancy Farm on August 1st, one of Kentucky's most well-known sports commentators will be wrangling the political rodeo that has become a must–attend event for Kentucky politicians. Matt Jones, founder of Kentucky Sports Radio, has been selected to serve as the emcee for the 135th annual St. Jerome Catholic Church Picnic's political speaking.

Jones is currently host to Kentucky Sports Radio that has over 30 affiliates across Kentucky and West Virginia, including 99.5 The Fan WPAD in Paducah. 

"We are delighted to have Matt join us for the 2015 Fancy Farm picnic," said Mark Wilson, chair of the political speaking at the picnic. "While many Kentuckians know about our famous picnic, we think having someone with the reach of Matt's radio program and website will bring expanded awareness and enhancement to our festivities and political speaking event."

This year's picnic will feature candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, State Treasurer, and Commissioner of Agriculture.  Invitations to speak are also extended to  current office holders being the local state legislators, statewide office holders along with the local U.S. Representative and both U.S. Senators.

"It is a tremendous honor and I am very excited to be a part of Fancy Farm this year," said Jones.  "I look forward to helping bring the uniqueness of Fancy Farm to a new audience."

Jones recently hosted a gubernatorial debate on his radio show. 

"Kentuckians love their sports and politics.  Having Matt serve as our emcee is bringing two Kentucky traditions together and will only heighten the interest in our beloved picnic.  We can't wait for the first Saturday in August to get things going," remarked Wilson.

The Fancy Farm Picnic, which serves as a charitable fundraiser for the sponsor, St. Jerome Catholic Church, has quickly transformed into Kentucky's inaugural event for the statewide fall political season. Some of the nation's most prominent politicians have addressed the crowds from the speakers' stand, including U.S. Vice-President Alben W. Barkley, former Governor and U.S. Senator A.B. "Happy" Chandler, Vice-President Al Gore and Vice-Presidential candidate Lloyd Bentson, and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. 

The picnic, also known as the world's largest one day barbeque, annually attracts over 10,000 visitors each year.

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