

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Kentucky K-12 Grade Championships
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: The 2026 Kentucky K-12 Grade Championships will be held 17 January 2026 at the University of Louisville Shelby Campus. Note this is a change from the previously announced date and location (which was 24 January in Lexington).

This tournament will award thirteen state championship titles (one for each grade) and at least 104 trophies and medals.  It is the most beginner-friendly of the KCA State Championship events.  We have also reduced the entry fee 45% compared to last year - $19 for the first child in a family and $5 for each additional child.

For more information and to register, see our King Registration listing: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/26GRADES . Registration is capped at 175 players, so register early!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/2026-kentucky-k-12-grade-championships/200029323608439
- **Event Categories**: sports, kentucky-derby, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/26GRADES?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=anchorage-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: U of L Shelby Campus, Founders Union
- **lat**: 38.2541278
- **long**: -85.5830192
- **full address**: U of L Shelby Campus, Founders Union, 450 N. Whittington Pkwy,Louisville, Kentucky, Anchorage, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Kentucky Chess Association (https://allevents.in/org/kentucky-chess-association/23588659)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** U of L Shelby Campus, Founders Union, 450 N. Whittington Pkwy,Louisville, Kentucky, Anchorage, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kentucky Chess Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, kentucky-derby, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Kentucky K-12 Grade Championships ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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