11/07/2026
As we gear up for the 2026 NAILE, here are a few important arrival, parking, health and exhibitor reminders to keep in mind before heading to Louisville! 🚨
ARRIVAL & PARKING:
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Tack arrival begins at 8 AM and cattle arrival on grounds begins at noon. This is for grounds arrival ONLY—no barn entry. Early arrivals must stage in Lot V.
Thursday, Nov. 12 - Cattle/tack may the enter barns beginning at noon. ACA staff will assign stalls Thursday morning.
Trailers tying cattle will park in Lots E, F, G or H unless prepaid for Lot K. Empty trailers must park in Lot R.
Water tanks are available in Lots E, G, H and K.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
All cattle must undergo a health inspection in Lot V before entering the fairgrounds.
Valid health papers/CVI, official identification and negative BVD-PI test results are REQUIRED for all cattle.
Exhibitors will receive an Animal Health Check Card that must be turned in at show check-in.
Following inspection, cattle will enter through Gate 1, which is open 24/7.
EXHIBITOR REMINDERS:
All exhibitors must be current, active ACA or AJCA members. Any outstanding membership fees will be collected at check-in.
Grey ACA show vests are REQUIRED for all open show exhibitors. Stop by the ACA booth to purchase a vest and check out this year's NEW style!
CATTLE RELEASE:
Junior show only cattle will be released following the conclusion of their breed show.
Open show cattle may be released only after ALL scheduled shows in Broadbent Arena and Freedom Hall have concluded for the day. No early teardown is permitted.
All release questions must be directed to the Louisville Beef Office, as ACA staff cannot authorize releases.
Safe travels, and we'll see you in Louisville very soon! 💜
