Tickets

General Admission

$8.00
/person

NAILE admission includes free access to the Country Store, the Hitching Post (Nov. 13-18), and all livestock shows. One-time entry can be purchased at the gate. Children five and under are free. Parking is not included in the admission price and can be purchased online or at the gate. 

 

Event Passes

Starting at
$35
/person

Event Admission and Parking Passes can be purchased when making online entries or at the Kentucky Exposition Center gates.

Options:

  • Event Pass 1: $35.00 (valid 11/1-11/9/2025)
  • Event Pass 2: $35.00 (valid 11/9-11/20/2025)
  • Full Event Pass: $60.00 (valid 11/1-11/20/2025)

North American Championship Rodeo Presented by Rural 1st®

Starting at
$17
/person

The North American Championship Rodeo Presented by Rural 1st® roars into Freedom Hall November 13-15. Join us for edge-of-your-saddle thrills at 7 p.m. EST each night.

NOTE: Performances and competitors are the same each night. Admission to NAILE is charged until 4 p.m. on rodeo days.

4-H/FFA Rodeo Group Order Form

Starting at
$7
/person

Group discounts are available for 4-H and FFA groups attending the North American Championship Rodeo. Fill out the form in the link below and send it in to secure your group tickets. 

Rodeo Group Tickets

Starting at
$12
/person

Seats assigned in blocks of 4 or more. 20 ticket minimum. Tickets are available for all shows.

Exhibitor Rodeo Tickets

Starting at
$12
/person

This form can be filled out and submitted in advance, but PLEASE NOTE, a valid NAILE credential badge will be required to be presented when picking up tickets.

Parking

$12
/vehicle

Purchase one-time entry parking passes for $12 online or purchase in/out parking pass at the gate. General admission not included with parking.

Bus/RV Parking

$20
/bus or RV

RV reservations are available during NAILE. For full pricing and information, click the button below.

NAILE School Tours

FREE
for students

NAILE is a great place for students to learn about agriculture, and they can do so with discounted admission. Click the link to learn more about tours at NAILE and fill out the ticket form here.

Ticket Disclaimer

The Kentucky Exposition Center uses Ticketmaster for all shows in Freedom Hall or Broadbent Arena. Please be aware that if you didn’t purchase your tickets from Ticketmaster.com or directly from the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office, you run the risk of being refused entry to the venue or not receiving a refund if the event is canceled or postponed. The KEC staff cannot assist with tickets purchased from 3rd party resellers such as StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, TicketCity, etc. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a ticket outlet, we suggest checking the official artist website, promoter website, or contact the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office at 502-367-5144.