Here are this year's pre-Fancy Farm picnic prelims

Here is the schedule for the pre-Fancy Farm picnic festivities. Kentucky State AFL-CIO-endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear, who is seeking a second term, is is expected to make an appearance at all the festivities.

McCracken County Democratic Party Alben Barkley Dinner: Thursday, 6-10 p.m., Walker Hall, 229 Madison St., Paducah

Danny Ross-West Kentucky Building and Construction Trades Luncheon, Friday, 11:30 a.m., Walker Hall

Mike Miller Memorial Marshall County Democratic Party Bean Dinner, Friday, 5 to 9:30 p.m. Kentucky Dam Convention Center, 113 Administration Dr., Gilbertsville.

Graves County Democratic Party Brunch, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Purchase Players building, 302 W. Water St., Mayfield (A car caravan will leave for Fancy Farm after the brunch.)