Kentucky Farm & Ranch Directory
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Upcoming Events in Kentucky
- North American International Livestock Exposition
NAILE draws about 30,000 entries from ten livestock species across more than 140 competitions, plus a Sale of Champions, a Quarter Horse show and a championship rodeo. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 5-19, 2026.
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 Official event details - Kentucky FFA Middle School Career Development Events at Hardin County
Middle school FFA career development contests hosted by the Hardin County Cooperative Extension office as part of the Kentucky FFA calendar. Held each year; the most recent date was November 19, 2026.
KY | Organizer: Kentucky FFA Association Official event details - Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Kentucky Farm Bureau's Federation annual meeting is scheduled in Louisville for December 2-5, 2026, the yearly gathering where members set policy and recognize county Farm Bureaus.
Louisville, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Farm Bureau Official event details - Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Conference
Kentucky Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Leadership Conference brings young farmers to Louisville for training and networking, scheduled for February 5-6, 2027.
Louisville, KY | Organizer: Kentucky Farm Bureau Official event details
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- Kentucky Cattlemens Association Annual Convention
The two-day Kentucky Cattlemen's Association convention in Owensboro is open to guests across Kentucky who want to learn about the beef industry. Held each year; the most recent dates were January 15-16, 2026.
501 West 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301 | 270-687-8800 | Organizer: Kentucky Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
More than 100 vendors and fiber artists join live sheep, shearing demonstrations, workshops and fleece and skein competitions in Lexington. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 16-17, 2026.
3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511 Official event details - Taylor County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Taylor County Fair in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 23, 2026. Exhibitors on the grounds by 5 pm for a 6 pm show.
Campbellsville, KY | Organizer: Taylor County Fair Official event details - Taylor County Fair Open Dairy Show
Open dairy show at the Taylor County Fair in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 23, 2026. Arrive 9 am, show 10 am.
Campbellsville, KY | Organizer: Taylor County Fair Official event details - Taylor County Fair
Taylor County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on May 23 and a dairy show on May 23. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Ballard County Fair
Ballard County Fair in LaCenter, a two-day fair with harness racing. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 22-23, 2026.
LaCenter, KY Official event details - Russell County Fair Open Beef Show
Open beef show at the Russell County Fair in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 29, 2026. Exhibitors arrive by 5 pm for the 6 pm Central start.
Russell Springs, KY | Organizer: Russell County Fair Official event details - Russell County Fair
The Russell County Fair hosts open livestock competition, with a beef show on May 29 and a dairy show on June 1. Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026.
- Graves County Fair
Graves County Fair at Mayfield, organized by the Graves County Fair Association, runs May 29-31 on the 2026 harness racing fair calendar. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 29-31, 2026.
Mayfield, KY | Organizer: Graves County Fair Association, Inc Official event details - Marion County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at the Marion County Fair in Lebanon, Marion County. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-05-30 at 17:30, so check with the fair board for the next schedule.
Lebanon, KY | Organizer: County fair board Official event details - Russell County Fair Open Poultry Show
Open poultry show at the Russell County Fair in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Held each year; the most recent date was May 30, 2026. Check-in 9 am, show 10 am Central; held with the Russell County Jaycee Fair.
Russell Springs, KY | Organizer: Russell County Fair Official event details - Marion County Fair
Marion County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on July 11, a sheep show on May 30, and a dairy show on June 13. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
Guides for Kentucky Exhibitors and Families
- Kentucky Conservation Districts
How Kentucky's 121 conservation districts work: seven-member elected boards, four-year terms, the 25-signature petition, cost share help for landowners, the state Division of Conservation and Commission, and how to find yours.
- Kentucky County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Kentucky county fairs and junior livestock shows: 2026 show dates, the Kentucky State Fair, who can show, ownership and KUIP tagging rules, weights, health papers, and how to prepare.
- Kentucky FFA Career Development Events
Guide to Kentucky FFA career development events: the 40-event list, State Fair contests in Louisville, convention CDEs in Lexington, team and entry rules, how teams qualify for National events, and how to prepare.
- Kentucky FFA Leadership Development Events
Guide to Kentucky FFA leadership development events: parliamentary procedure, public speaking, creed, employment skills and more, the June state convention in Lexington, entry rules and how winners reach National events.
- University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
A practical guide to University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension: offices in all 120 counties, the three regions, 4-H, farm and soil help, family and consumer sciences, funding, and how to find your county office.