11-05-21 – North American Championship Rodeo Rides into Freedom Hall

Three nights of unforgettable entertainment! Tickets start at $10.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 29, 2021) — The North American Championship Rodeo comes to the Kentucky Exposition Center November 11-13 for the Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo finals. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.

The rodeo is held during the North American International Livestock Exposition, with the top cowboys and cowgirls in each event competing for over $80,000 in cash and prizes for the title of Great Lakes Circuit Champion. Winners go on to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association NFR Open powered by RAM, hosted by the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

During the North American Championship Rodeo, competitors from all over the Midwest will compete in a number of events, including:

  • Bareback
  • Bull Riding
  • Saddle Bronc
  • Steer Wrestling
  • Team Roping
  • Tie-Down Roping
  • Women’s Barrel Racing

The rodeo will feature a special promotion on Friday:

  • Friday, November 12: Tough Enough to Wear Pink, fans and contestants are encouraged to wear pink and show their support for the fight against breast cancer, a portion of proceeds will be donated to Horses and

The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Admission prices vary:

  • Tickets are $28, $20 and $10, reserved
  • Children under age 2 are free

Tickets are available at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is $10 per vehicle, $20 per bus.

Per the COVID-19 Face Covering Policy for all executive branch buildings and offices due to COVID-19, a face covering must be worn by everyone in all indoor areas of the Kentucky Exposition Center.

For more information, visit www.livestockexpo.org.