Democrats applaud during opening ceremonies at the 22nd annual Mike Miller Democratic Ham and Bean Dinner at Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center in Gilbertsville.
Benton Mayor and master of ceremonies for this year’s Ham and Bean Dinner Rita Dotson (left) and Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Byars converse Friday at the dinner.
Rep. Rocky Adkins (center), state House minority leader, prepares to eat Friday in Gilbertsville. Adkins attended as one of several speakers for the 22nd annual event.
Pat Gold (left) and her husband, First District Marshall County Commissioner Bob Gold, socialize Friday at the KDV Convention Center. Local Democrats host the annual event each year the evening before the Fancy Farm picnic.
Marshall County Democratic Party and National Federation of Democratic Women President Susanna French stands for a photo with 6th District State Rep. Will Coursey (D-Benton) Friday at KDV Convention Center.
Tiffany Carlson (center) speaks to other local Democrats prior to the dinner Friday in Gilbertsville. Carlson joined Randy Gray as this year’s Democrat of the Year honoree.
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear speaks to reporters as he arrives at the 22nd annual Mike Miller Democratic Ham and Bean Dinner Friday at Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center in Gilbertsville. Beshear was scheduled to speak at this year’s Fancy Farm picnic.
Democrats and Republicans from across the state gathered Friday to rally support, socialize and interact with party candidates in Marshall County. Democrats hosted the 22nd annual Mike Miller Democratic Ham and Bean Dinner at Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center, while Marshall and Calloway County Republicans held the 15th annual Night Before Fancy Farm Republican Rally at the new South Marshall Middle School.
State Sen. Stan Humphries (R-Cadiz), speaks to reporters during the 15th annual Night Before Fancy Farm Republican Rally Friday at the new South Marshall Middle School in Benton. Humphries told reporters he was pleased with the way the state legislature had made progress this spring.
Marshall County Judge-Executive Kevin Neal (center) and candidate for 6th district state representative Chris Freeland (right) converse during the Night Before Fancy Farm event Friday at SMMS. Freeland was among those who have announced intent to seek election in 2018 recognized during the annual dinner.
Area Republicans gather for a slideshow presentation prior to the start of the 15th annual Night Before Fancy Farm Republican Rally Friday at SMMS in Benton. The presentation honored and memorialized members who have been influential in advancing the area GOP.
U.S. Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), representative for the first congressional district in Kentucky, greets friends Friday during the annual Night Before Fancy Farm at SMMS. Comer served as one of three keynote speakers for this year’s event.
Marshall County Republican Party President Danny Holt speaks to fellow GOP members Friday in Benton. Holt stepped in as master of ceremonies during this year’s event, traditionally held the evening before the Fancy Farm picnic.
Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Mac Brown (left) speaks to fellow Republicans Friday at the Night Before Fancy Farm event in Benton. Brown encouraged state GOP members to reach out as a party to help local Republican groups with events and voter registration efforts.
