With more than 1,650 people looking on the grand champion Kenutcky Country Ham from Broadbent B & B Foods sold for $10 million dollars Thursday morning at the Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair.

The auction closed out with Central Bank President Luther Deaton and Joe Kelly Craf combining efforts to purchase the ham.

click to download audioDeaton says he enjoys giving back and partnering with Joe and Kelly Craft.

click to download audioJennifer Barber made the winning bid on behalf of Joe and Kelly Craft.

click to download audioBoth Deaton and the Crafts typically enjoy the ham with friends at Christmas time.