Saddle up for some rodeo action during the North American Championship Rodeo

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

WDRB's Keith Kaiser explored the show at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

More than 30,000 entries from across the country descend on Louisville Nov. 2 through Nov. 16 to compete at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).

Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, exhibitors showcase top livestock in hopes of winning a portion of the nearly $750,000 in premiums awarded during the various competitions.

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. 9 through Nov. 11 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 starting at $9.

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