North American International Livestock Exposition

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.

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