The North American International Livestock Exposition has a long history of leaders who have taken the show to new heights while still honoring its tradition and heritage. Corinne Fetter is no stranger to NAILE. She worked with the show from 2000-2015 as a Kentucky Venues employee and is back as the Director of Expositions. Corinne […]
As the North American International Livestock Exposition hits 50 years, we wanted to talk with those who have been around the show and know it like the back of their hand. We recently sat down with Warren Beeler, the NAILE General Superintendent. Beeler has the been Superintendent since 2016. Fun fact, there have only been […]
Did you know the North American International Livestock Exposition has the world’s largest purebred breeding sheep show? There are a whopping 8,600 entries in breeding sheep, over 1,200 Market Lambs, and nearly 550 Commercial Ewes. The animals are the first to take the ring for the second leg of NAILE. This week features the Junior […]
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the North American International Livestock Exposition, we sat down with a man who has been around the show since its inception — Harold Workman. His name might sound familiar to NAILE exhibitors as he was the NAILE General Manager from 1974-2012. During his time in the role, he was […]
Since 1977, dairy cattle have been shown at the North American International Livestock Exposition — typically one of the first species to walk the green shavings and the last to leave during week one. Arriving as early as the Monday before show day, dairy cattle fill aisles across the barns of the Kentucky Exposition Center, […]
Celebrating 50 years, the North American International Livestock Exposition is a time-honored event that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across the world. Beginning the first weekend in November, NAILE offers competitive shows for various species including dairy and beef cattle, goats, swine, and sheep. For some, this may be the first year traveling and experiencing […]