Kentucky Wildcats’ Malachi Moreno bids $10 million for country ham

At the Kentucky State Fair, Malachi Moreno placed a winning bid of $10 million for the Grand Champion Country Ham on August 27, 2026. This auction, held during the Country Ham Breakfast, attracts significant attention and raises funds for local charities. The bid marks the fourth consecutive year that the ham sold for eight figures, with the previous record set at $10.5 million in 2024. Moreno was accompanied by teammates Justin McBride, Milan Momcilovic, and Zoom Diallo during the breakfast event. The winning bid contributes to various charitable causes across Kentucky. Upcoming events for the Wildcats include Big Blue Madness in 35 days.

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