The event and meeting industry honored both the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center with numerous prestigious awards this year, recognizing both venues as top destinations for conventions and meetings. Both the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center were recognized as Centers of Excellence by Exhibitor Magazine. Small, medium… Continue reading Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center Recognized as Top Destinations for Events and Meetings

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) wrapped up its annual show run filled with top livestock and equine competition at the Kentucky Exposition Center on November 19. More than 16,500 animals and participants competed in the event. This world-renowned all-breed, purebred livestock expo features numerous divisions of livestock competition including Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle,… Continue reading North American International Livestock Exposition Completes Successful Show

It’s easy to see why people love lead line – beautifully crafted wool outfits and adorable sheep wearing matching garb is utterly charming. Before the flawless presentation on the green shavings, a lot of work goes into preparing for the competition.  This year’s youth winner Kieran works with her mother to plan her outfits. There… Continue reading The Most Fashionable Show on the Green Shavings

Last week the dairy cattle took over the green shavings! Exhibitors brought top livestock to Louisville and fierce competition to the show ring. The words repeated again and again around the barn were “gratitude” and “thankful.” The Graves family got involved with dairy cattle when their daughter Taylor, who had previously shown boar goats, wanted… Continue reading A Dairy Good Show

The North American Quarter Horse Show ran Oct. 22-26 drawing equine exhibitors from around the country to Louisville to compete in Freedom Hall. William Daryl Yates competed for the first time in one of the new NAILE classes, Equestrians with Disabilities which debuted in 2018.  The Equestrians with Disabilities competition offers equestrians with cognitive and… Continue reading A Look Back at the 2020 Quarter Horse Show

In some way everything looks normal at the Kentucky Exposition Center right now. It’s November and the exhibit halls are filled with thousands of animals, the best of the best, competing on green shavings. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are a lot of changes to this year’s show.  Here are six things you need… Continue reading Six Things to Know about #NAILE20

The Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center have announced its commitment to achieving the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. GBAC helps facilities establish a comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention for their staff and their building. This third-party certification and training… Continue reading Kentucky Venues Commits to GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program

Horsch New Maestro SV planter For spring, Horsch is launching the new Maestro SV row crop planter in North America. Featuring 12- and 16-row planters with 30-inch spacing, the machines are being engineered and built in the company’s Mapleton, N.D., facility. The Maestro SV comes standard with hydraulic down pressure and a weight transfer system… Continue reading New Products at #NFMS20

As tractors became more technologically advanced, certain divisions had to be made based on upgrades and modifications. One of the iconic classes to the sport is the Super Stock tractors. Competitors in the early days of Super Stock would use alcohol, diesel, gasoline or even LP-gas to fuel their machines. Diesel was the premier fuel… Continue reading Duel of the Fuels: Alcohol and Diesel Tractors Face Off in Super Stock Competition

If you’re like us, your bags were packed yesterday and you’ve already got seminars picked out. To make sure you’re not missing any additional info, we’ve created seven items to cross off your checklist before joining us at the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show. Download the 2020 National Farm Machinery Show app. Catch your favorite… Continue reading Think you’re prepared for #NFMS20?