NFMS Know Before You Go '25
The 59th annual National Farm Machinery Show is just around the corner here in Louisville, Kentucky. We’re excited to welcome you to another great year of bringing the best in the field together. Before you arrive at the Kentucky Exposition Center, here are some helpful tips to make the most out of your trip to the country’s largest indoor farm show.
New Parking Options - We now offer two parking options at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Option 1 is to purchase a single-entry parking pass ahead of time here! This parking pass costs $12 and allows a single-time entry onto the property. Option 2 is to purchase an In/Out parking pass upon arrival at the gates. This option allows you to enter and leave the property as many times as you’d like on the day of purchase. Option 2 is perfect if you’re attending the National Farm Machinery Show during the day and coming back in the evening to watch the Championship Tractor Pull.
Gate 4 is closed - Gate 4 is currently undergoing renovation to expand and improve gates, lanes, and wayfinding. Please enter the property through Gates 1, 2, & 6.
Comfortable shoes are a must - The National Farm Machinery Show spans across the entire 1.2 million sq. ft. of space. Need to rent a scooter? Visit Scooter Time Rentals between Freedom Hall and North Wing.
Plan out your visit - With over 800 booths and only four days to fit everything in, we recommend checking our latest exhibitor list and map here to figure out your game plan.
Don’t forget to take a break - We have lots of great Kentucky food options in several food courts located throughout the Kentucky Exposition Center. The lunch lines can get pretty long, so try to hit the food vendors up just before the afternoon rush or hold out for a late lunch to avoid the lines.
Learn something new - We offer free seminars each of the four show days. Check out the full schedule here.
Stop and shop at the Gift & Craft Market - Check out the vendors on the second floor of the South Wing selling everything from t-shirts to home goods and everything in between. Open every day through 6 p.m., just in time to get your seats to the pull.
Need an adrenaline rush? Get tickets to the Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America at Freedom Hall! There are five pulls to choose from: one each night of the farm show starting at 7:00 p.m., and one on Saturday afternoon at 12:00 p.m. But hurry, this year’s pulls are selling fast. Oh, and don’t forget your earplugs!
Already looking forward to next year? Us too! The 60th annual National Farm Machinery Show will happen February 11-14, 2026. We’ll see you there!
