Known
as the largest all-breed, purebred livestock show in the world, the North
American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) draws nearly 22,000
entries and approximately 200,000 visitors to Louisville each year.
The
Expo
NAILE is much more than an ordinary showcase of livestock.
Throughout
the show, visitors will enjoy the Giant Country Store with its nearly 150
commercial vendors selling everything from fine jewelry and food to western
clothing and farm supplies. Global industry standards are annually established
during the show as breeders merchandise bloodlines and genetics to local
and international interests. Altogether, more than 140 shows, sales, breed
meetings, entertainment events, and judging contests are held during
the 14-day event.
The
Competition
Within the realm of competition, NAILE offers nine major divisions of livestock
entries: dairy cattle, dairy goats, llamas and alpacas, quarter horses,
draft horses, market swine, beef cattle, boer goats, and sheep. Particular
interest is given to the industry's future as seven major youth judging
contests take place during the show and assist in preparing the next generation
for tomorrow's breeding challenges. All appearing under one roof, these
competitions help make NAILE the premier livestock event in the world.
The International Vistors Center
The International Visitors Center at the North American International Livestock Exposition is a hub for hospitality and assistance at the world-renown event.
Visitors from 15-18 countries travel to the exposition annually and the International Visitors Center is the point that connects travelers from around the globe with a variety of useful services.
On-location services are available during the two-week run of events each November. The exposition always takes place annually during the first two, full weeks of November.
Visitors may use the services of the International Room on a “walk-in” basis.
However, advance notification of international visitor arrival and advance requests for services can be helpful to assure that appropriate assistance is available, such as language interpretation, farm tour arrangements, etc.
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture provides staff for the International Visitors Center.
Contact Information
Gerald Dotson
Email: gerald53@alltel.net
Phone: 859-519-6893
Corinne Fetter or Jeff Zinner
North American International Livestock Exposition
Kentucky Exposition Center
P.O. Box 36367
Louisville, Kentucky 40233-6367
Email: cfetter@ksfb.ky.gov
Email: jzinner@ksfb.ky.gov
Phone: 502-595-3166
Rodeo
The NAILE livestock events are rightly complimented by the wild excitement
of the North American Championship Rodeo - the invitational finals for
the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo
Finals brings the top cowboys and cowgirls together to compete for over
$80,000 in prizes and the title of Regional Champion. The action is homegrown
with the Great Lakes Circuit including participants from Kentucky and
the neighboring states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The total purse ranks among the top 10
percent of all PRCA rodeo prize money and is the second largest purse
for a circuit final.
Admission
$5.00 Adults
$2.00 Children 12 years old and under
$20.00 Pass for all 14 days of the exposition
$5.00 Parking
$25.00 Parking pass for all 14 days of the exposition
The North American International Livestock Exposition is produced by the
Commonwealth of Kentucky under the direction of the Kentucky State Fair
Board and in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
NAILE is held annually in November at the Kentucky
Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The show brings an estimated
economic impact of $11.6 million to the Louisville community each year.
Click
here for information on advertising in the 2007 NAILE Show Guide