By Blake Jackson
The 60th National Farm Machinery Show wrapped up after four days of record crowds and sold-out exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Covering 1.2 million square feet, the event showcased the newest advancements in agricultural equipment and technology to approximately 300,000 attendees.
Brands including AGCO, Case IH, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, and New Holland filled the show floor with the latest machinery and innovations.
Visitors traveled from across the United States and as far away as Australia and the Netherlands, turning Louisville into a global gathering place for the agriculture industry.
Among those in attendance were U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Judge Stephen Vaden and Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt. They joined officials from Kentucky Venues and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to tour exhibits and attend the high-energy Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America.
“The National Farm Machinery Show is where the agriculture industry comes together to see what’s next and celebrate how far we’ve come,” said David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues.
“From 86 exhibitors in 1966 to the largest indoor farm show in the world, this event continues to evolve alongside the farmers and families it serves. That spirit of continual innovation is what drives us, and it’s what will carry this show forward for generations to come.”
The Championship Tractor Pull welcomed nearly 200 top competitors from the U.S. and Canada. Sold-out crowds packed Freedom Hall, debuting new lower bowl seating. The show will returns on February 10-13, 2027.
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