61st National Farm Machinery Show, February 10-13, 2027, Louisville, KY, showcasing the latest in agricultural technology.
Tractors and farm machinery for crop production.Irrigation systems and water management solutions.Seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments.Livestock feed and health products.Agricultural technology and software solutions.Sustainable farming products and services.
The National Farm Machinery Show offers the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment and services available in the farming industry.
Business professionals from around the world gain knowledge and hands-on access to various technological advancements needed for the upcoming farming season during the four-day show.
TL;DR
1Scale: The 61st National Farm Machinery Show runs February 10-13, 2027 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
2Exhibit Floor: More than 800 exhibitors and over 1.2 million square feet of indoor display space make it the largest indoor farm show in the USA.
3Admission: Entry is free with no registration required, while parking passes run $17.50 online (single entry) and $20 at the gate (in/out day pass).
4Programme: Free educational seminars led by industry experts run alongside exhibits during show hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST daily.
5Highlight: The Championship Tractor Pull stages evening sessions Wednesday to Saturday plus a 12 p.m. Saturday pull, each lasting about three hours.
Why visit
Visitors can explore the latest innovations in agricultural technology, attend free seminars, and network with industry professionals.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors gain visibility among a targeted audience of agricultural professionals, showcasing their latest products and innovations. Free admission with over 800 exhibitors showcasing agricultural products. The National Farm Machinery Show is crucial for agricultural professionals, providing insights into the latest technologies and products that can enhance farming efficiency and productivity. It serves as a platform for networking and learning, essential for adapting.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Farmers looking for the latest agricultural technology.
Agricultural business professionals seeking networking opportunities.
Industry experts and consultants interested in market trends.
Students and educators in agricultural studies.
Government representatives focused on agricultural policy.
Suppliers and distributors of farming equipment.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment.
Suppliers of seeds and fertilizers.
Providers of agricultural technology solutions.
Companies offering livestock and feed products.
Firms specializing in irrigation and water management.
Vendors of farm management software.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Tractors and farm machinery for crop production.
Irrigation systems and water management solutions.
The National Farm Machinery Show offers the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment and services available in the farming industry. Business professionals from around the world gain knowledge and hands-on access to various technological advancements needed for the upcoming farming season during the four-day show. The National Farm Machinery Show is crucial for agricultural professionals, providing insights into the latest technologies and products that can enhance farming.
Audience quality
High-value decision-makers
Visitors typically include Farmers looking for the latest agricultural technology., Agricultural business professionals seeking networking opportunities., Industry experts and consultants interested in market trends., Students and educators in agricultural studies.. 61st National Farm Machinery Show from February 10-13, 2027. Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Free admission with over 800 exhibitors showcasing agricultural products. Features the Championship Tractor Pull with multiple.
Exhibitor outcomes
Real business growth
Exhibitors gain visibility among a targeted audience of agricultural professionals, showcasing their latest products and innovations. Free admission with over 800 exhibitors showcasing agricultural products. The National Farm Machinery Show is crucial for agricultural professionals, providing insights into the latest technologies and products that can enhance farming efficiency and productivity. It serves as a platform for networking and learning, essential for adapting.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Louisville, Kentucky, USA — Ohio River Valley gateway to the US Midwest farm belt (Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee)
Why it matters
The National Farm Machinery Show is the largest indoor farm equipment exhibition in North America, filling roughly 1.2 million sq ft of the Kentucky Exposition Center with 800+ exhibiting companies and drawing a 300,000+ audience of farmers, dealers, distributors and agronomists. Its mid-February timing sits ahead of spring planting, which is when US row-crop operations make equipment, precision-ag and input decisions — making the show a de facto buying window for the Corn Belt and Ohio Valley. The co-located Championship Tractor Pull at Freedom Hall adds a consumer/family draw on top of the trade audience, and Louisville's central location puts roughly half of US farm production within a day's drive.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Precision agriculture and autonomy
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Replacement demand under margin pressure
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Alternative powertrains and fuels
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Labour scarcity and automation
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Dealer network consolidation
North American and global farm machinery event circuit
Book space 4–6 months ahead for US shows; European technology fairs sell out 9–12 months ahead.
The National Farm Machinery Show anchors the winter/indoor segment of the farm-equipment calendar; comparable reach requires pairing it with a spring/late-summer field-day event and, for global suppliers, a European technology fair.
Winter indoor season
Summer field days
Global technology fairs
Peer events compiled from sector-circuit knowledge and listing context; verify current dates and venue on each organiser's website before planning.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Directly opposite the fairgrounds and downtown Louisville (5–6 mi)
USD 170–300 / night
The Crowne Plaza sits immediately across from the Exposition Center and is the default premium/Friends-of-the-Show property; downtown hotels add 12–20 min of drive time.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costUSD 12–25 (metered taxi estimate)
Best forLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) to Kentucky Exposition Center
Very short transfer because the airport adjoins the fairgrounds; taxis queue at the terminal stands.
rideshare
Estimated costUSD 12–30 (Uber/Lyft estimate depending on origin and surge)
Best forSDF / airport corridor and downtown Louisville → Kentucky Exposition Center
Ride-hailing is widely available in Louisville; expect surge pricing at show close and after tractor-pull sessions.
hotel_shuttle
Estimated costUSD 0–10 per person (many airport-corridor hotels offer a complimentary shuttle)
Best forPhillips Lane / airport-corridor hotels → Kentucky Exposition Center
Confirm shuttle frequency and last departure with your hotel; schedules often thin out on weekend evenings.
bus
Estimated costUSD 1.75–2.00 one-way (TARC standard fare estimate)
Best forTARC city bus — downtown Louisville ↔ Kentucky Exposition Center corridor
Cheapest option; check the current TARC timetable for show-week service levels on the Preston Highway / Crittenden Drive corridors.
car
Estimated costApprox. USD 10 per vehicle per day (venue parking estimate — confirm on arrival)
Best forSelf-drive and on-site parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center
The site has large surface lots around the halls; expect queues at peak entry times and allow 20–30 minutes from lot to hall.
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
February in Louisville is mid-winter: daytime highs typically 44–50°F (7–10°C) and overnight lows 27–31°F (−3 to −1°C), with roughly 3.4 in (86 mm) of precipitation across about 10 days and a realistic chance of snow or ice. The show is entirely indoors, but parking lots, outdoor equipment yards and shuttle queues are exposed — pack layers, a warm coat and waterproof shoes.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Tipping is expected: 15–20% on restaurant bills, USD 1–2 per drink at bars, and USD 2–5 per night for hotel housekeeping. Taxi and rideshare drivers appreciate a 10–15% gratuity.
Business dress and greetings
Business casual is the norm for a working farm show — jeans, boots and branded workwear are common among exhibitors and farmers, while a shirt and jacket works for dealer and OEM meetings. A firm handshake and first names are standard from the first introduction.
Pace and small talk
US agri-business conversations often open with farm size, crops and weather before commercial detail; directness on pricing and lead times is appreciated, and a follow-up email within a day or two of the show is expected.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: SDF
Book flights to SDF (Louisville) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.
Visa
Most international visitors need a U.S. B-1 (business visitor) visa for the National Farm Machinery Show; citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries may instead travel on an approved ESTA. Apply early — B-1/B-2 interview appointments in many consular posts run weeks to months out — and carry printed show registration plus an employer letter for the border officer.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF). Allow road or rail time to Kentucky Exposition Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Kentucky Exposition Center: Phillips Lane / airport corridor, 1–3 mi from the venue: Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport, Days Inn by Wyndham Louisville Airport South, Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville Airport; Phillips Lane / Expo Center and airport area, 1–4 mi from the venue: Hampton Inn Louisville Airport, Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South – Fair/Expo, Best Western Louisville Airport Expo; Directly opposite the fairgrounds and downtown Louisville (5–6 mi): Crowne Plaza L
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Louisville; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Kentucky Exposition Center.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Kentucky Exposition Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Seasonality: February is Louisville's mid-winter: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of precipitation spread over roughly 10 days, with a realistic chance of snow or freezing rain. Build a buffer into arrival and departure days, as winter weather can delay flights through connecting hubs.
Packing: February in Louisville is mid-winter: daytime highs typically 44–50°F (7–10°C) and overnight lows 27–31°F (−3 to −1°C), with roughly 3.4 in (86 mm) of precipitation across about 10 days and a realistic chance of snow or ice. The show is entirely indoors, but parking lots, outdoor equipment yards and
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Thursday, 11 February 2027 (day two)
The four-day floor programme and exhibits repeat daily, but opening day absorbs the heaviest press and crowd surge, while the weekend draws larger general/family attendance. Day two keeps exhibitor staff fully on site with more open meeting slots, and the Championship Tractor Pull evening sessions at Freedom Hall are still running — so you get full show-floor coverage plus the headline evening programme.
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Confirm passport validity and US entry eligibility (visa or ESTA) for your nationality — The show runs February 10-13, 2027 in Louisville, Kentucky; check current US entry rules well ahead of travel.
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Book flights into Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) — February is peak show season; compare fares early and allow a short road transfer to the Kentucky Exposition Center.
3
Reserve a hotel near the Kentucky Exposition Center or downtown Louisville — Book the show nights around February 10-13, 2027 and confirm free cancellation terms.
4
Review attendance and parking details on farmmachineryshow.org — Admission is free and no pre-registration is required; parking passes are sold online and at the gate.
5
Download the show floor plan and exhibitor list — Use the list to shortlist equipment, technology and service booths you want to visit first.
6
Review the educational seminar schedule and mark sessions to attend — Seminars are led by industry experts on machinery, agronomy and farm-business topics during show hours.
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Pre-arrange B2B meetings with exhibitors, dealers or suppliers — Reach out using contact details from the exhibitor directory to secure meeting slots on the floor.
8
Purchase Championship Tractor Pull tickets if attending — Sessions run Wednesday to Saturday evenings plus a noon Saturday pull; each lasts roughly three hours.
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Plan ground transport to and from the venue — Taxi or rideshare from SDF, or drive and budget for the online single-entry or gate in/out parking pass.
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Pack walking shoes, weather-ready layers and meeting materials — Expect cool Louisville February conditions and long stretches on foot across the halls.
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Travel to Louisville and check in — Collect any parking or RV permit on arrival and confirm the Wednesday 9:00 a.m. EST opening.
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Arrive early on Day 1 and map your route through priority halls — Use the pre-built shortlist and seminar plan to pace the first day across the exhibit floor.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
TBA
Badge pickup, then a full first pass of the heavy-equipment halls — tractors, combines, tillage and hay/forage lines.
South Wing / West Wing, Kentucky Exposition Center
TBA
Working lunch and informal meetings with OEM and dealer representatives.
Show-floor concession concourses and exhibitor hospitality areas
TBA
Precision-agriculture and shortline technology block — autosteer/GPS, autonomy, data platforms, parts and aftermarket.
East Hall / North Wing and the outdoor equipment lot
TBA
Championship Tractor Pull evening session — informal networking with farmer, dealer and exhibitor audiences.
Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center
Side trips
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Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Muhammad Ali Center and Whiskey Row
Main aisle junction between the equipment halls — the highest-traffic meeting point on the show floor.
Freedom Hall concourse before Championship Tractor Pull sessions
Evening gathering of farmers, dealers and exhibitors; ticket required, but the pre-session concourse is where deal talk happens.
Phillips Lane airport-corridor hotel bars (e.g. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center)
Exhibitor and dealer teams lodge along Phillips Lane, 5–10 minutes from the halls, making these the default after-hours meeting spots.
Budget
Costs & budget
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · standard admission
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visa_fee
visitor · US B-1/B-2 business visa
USD 185 / per applicant
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visa_fee
visitor · ESTA authorisation
USD 21 / per applicant
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hotel
visitor · budget (airport / Expo corridor)
USD 65–110 / per room per night
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hotel
visitor · mid-range (Phillips Lane / airport corridor)
USD 110–170 / per room per night
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per_diem
visitor · meals and incidentals
USD 60–90 / per person per day
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Item
For
Tier
Estimated range
Status
As of
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standard admission
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official
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US B-1/B-2 business visa
USD 185 / per applicant
official
visa_fee
visitor
ESTA authorisation
USD 21 / per applicant
official
hotel
visitor
budget (airport / Expo corridor)
USD 65–110 / per room per night
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hotel
visitor
mid-range (Phillips Lane / airport corridor)
USD 110–170 / per room per night
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per_diem
visitor
meals and incidentals
USD 60–90 / per person per day
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Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether National Farm Machinery Show fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need to compare tractors, tillage, precision-ag or aftermarket suppliers in one place, or you sell to the row-crop Midwest farm belt.
Best for
Farm operators, fleet buyers, agronomists and dealers evaluating equipment, precision-ag technology and the Championship Tractor Pull programme.
Min. budget
$650.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for hotel, flight and (if applicable) visa/ESTA processing.
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
February weather in Louisville can disrupt flights; build in a buffer day.
International visitors without ESTA eligibility face long B-1/B-2 wait times.
exhibit
You have a defined dealer/distributor recruitment or product-launch goal in the North American farm market.
Best for
OEMs, shortline manufacturers, precision-ag suppliers and aftermarket/parts brands selling to US farmers, dealers and distributors.
Min. budget
$3,000.00
Timeline
4–6 months for space booking, freight, booth build and dealer invitations.
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Booth and space rates are not published in captured sources — request the current prospectus from the organiser.
Heavy-equipment freight and rigging into the Kentucky Exposition Center halls must be booked early.
skip
Programme, audience or commercial goals do not match your plan for this edition.
Best for
Teams whose category, region or commercial goal does not match a US farm-equipment and farmer audience.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is the admission to the National Farm Machinery Show?
Admission is free for the National Farm Machinery Show (no registration needed). Parking offerings are listed below and are per car.
What are the hours of operation for the National Farm Machinery Show?
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily (EST)
What are the Championship Tractor Pull times?
The Championship Tractor Pull starts at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with an additional pull at 12 p.m. on Saturday. The pulls last approximately 3 hours.
What is the parking fee?
Parking: In/Out Day Pass – $20 (Gate Only), Single Time Entry Pass - $17.50 (Online Only No Reentry), RV/Bus Pass – $30 In-Out Pass (Gate Only).
Where do buses park and drop off?
Buses can enter Gate 2, and drop off in front of Freedom Hall. Parking is available in Lot P.
Is there RV parking? What is the fee?
Yes. The RV Lot is in Lot L on the west side of the Kentucky Exposition Center. Electric and Dry options are available. Reservations are required for consideration.
Glossary
1
National Farm Machinery Show
The annual farm equipment trade show held each February at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky; the 2027 edition is the 61st and runs February 10-13.
2
Championship Tractor Pull
The evening tractor-pulling competition staged during the show, with sessions Wednesday to Saturday plus an extra noon pull on Saturday.
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Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC)
The Louisville venue hosting the show, comprising exhibit halls, Freedom Hall and surrounding parking lots, including the RV area.
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Freedom Hall
The arena on the Kentucky Exposition Center campus used as the bus drop-off point, reached through Gate 2.
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In/Out Day Pass
A gate-only parking pass that lets a vehicle leave and re-enter the lot on the same day during the show.
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Single Time Entry Pass
An online-only parking option for one entry with no re-entry, priced below the gate day pass.
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RV Lot
The recreational-vehicle parking area in Lot L on the west side of the Kentucky Exposition Center, offering electric and dry camping with reservations required.
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Educational Seminars
Free expert-led sessions held during show hours covering machinery, agronomy and farm-business topics for attendees.
