Competitors from around the country converge on Louisville for the Championship Rodeo

LOUISVILLE, Ky (WDRB) -- The 52nd North American International Livestock Exposition is the largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition in the world.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser explored the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Tens of thousands of entries from across the country descend on Louisville Nov. 6-20 to compete at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).

The expo features many major divisions of livestock competition including dairy cattle, beef cattle, dairy goat, meat goat, swine, sheep, llama, alpaca, mule and draft horse.

NAILE offers a variety of experiences including: the North American Country Store and the North American Championship Rodeo.

The North American Championship Rodeo rides in to Freedom Hall Nov. 13-15 for the Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo finals.

The rodeo is held during the North American International Livestock Exposition, with the top cowboys and cowgirls in each event competing for cash prizes.

During the North American Championship Rodeo, competitors from all over the Midwest will compete in a number of events, including: Bareback, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping and Women’s Barrel Racing.

Tickets start at $16.90.

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