Arrival & Parking

All livestock must check in with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Office of State Veterinarian in Lot V (outside Gate 1 on Phillips Lane).

Parking Lots: Beef Cattle trailers that plan to tie cattle to their trailers will park in Lots E, F, G, and H unless prepaid for Lot K. All empty cattle trailers will park in the R Lot.

Tack Arrival: Begins Tuesday, November 11 at 8:00 AM. Early arrivals must stage in Lot V.

Cattle Arrival on Grounds: Begins Tuesday, November 11 at 12:00 PM (noon). Early arrivals will stage in Lot V.

Cattle Allowed in Barns: Begins Thursday, November 13 at 12:00 PM (noon).

Water Tanks: Available in Lots E, G, H, and K .

Directions to Lot V
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Premium Book

Barn Arrival Schedule

Nov. 13 (12 PM) – Nov. 14 (11 AM)
Angus, Belted Galloway, Chianina, ChiAngus, Chi Composite, Charolais, Charolais Composite, Jr. Fullblood Simmental, Gelbvieh/Balancer, Herefords, Limousin, LimFlex, Maine Anjou, MaineTainer, Maine Angus, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, Percentage Simmental, Jr. Steers, Prospect Steers/Heifers, AOB American Influence

Nov. 13 (12 PM) – Nov. 14 (6 PM)
Angus, Belted Galloway, Chianina, ChiAngus, Chi Composite, Fullblood Simmental, Gelbvieh/Balancer, Herefords, Limousin, Maine Anjou, MaineTainer, Maine Angus, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, Percentage Simmental

Nov. 14 (6 PM) – Nov. 15 (6 PM)
American Aberdeen, Black Hereford, Highland, Salers, Red Poll

Nov. 16 (6 PM) – Nov. 17 (8 AM)
Braunvieh, Miniature Herefords

Nov. 18 (8 AM – 12 PM)
Charolais, Santa Gertrudis

Release Information

Junior Cattle: Release at the conclusion of each breed’s show.

Open Cattle:

  • Immediate release after show: American Aberdeen, Belted Galloway, Black Hereford, Gelbvieh/Balancer, Highlands, Limousin, Red Poll, Salers
  • November 19, 6:00 PM: Angus, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Red Angus, Jr. Braunvieh, Jr. Miniature Hereford
  • All remaining breeds: Release at the conclusion of Supreme Drive

Bedding

Official Bedding Supplier: Feeders Supply
Before NAILE: (502) 376-3868
During NAILE: (502) 367-5096