Champions Roared at Sold-Out Championship Tractor Pull as National Farm Machinery Show Gears Up for 60th Anniversary

The conclusion of the 59th National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America was an all-out showdown of horsepower and performance. The events brought together elite competitors, cutting-edge agricultural technology, and record-breaking crowds, reinforcing its reputation as the largest indoor farm show in the country.

The show, steeped in history, once again pulled out all the stops with new product unveilings, forward-thinking seminars, and networking opportunities with leading industry professionals. A surprise guest, the 33rd U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, selected the National Farm Machinery Show as the site for her first official public appearance, following her swearing-in ceremony the day before, underscoring the importance the event plays in shaping American agriculture.

“A big part of the National Farm Machinery Show is welcoming guests and industry leaders from around the world to Kentucky,” said David S. Beck, President & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “This year, the show floor at the Kentucky Exposition Center was as busy as ever, and the adrenaline-packed competition in Freedom Hall made every step through the event exhilarating.”

The Championship Tractor Pull concluded with two of the five sessions selling out, welcoming over 70,000 fans, and Wednesday pulls having the best attendance since 2014.

Plans are underway to celebrate the 60th National Farm Machinery Show, which will be held February 11-14, 2026, and highlight the newest innovations shaping the industry. For more information about the show, visit farmmachineryshow.org