LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) and Championship Tractor Pull have postponed events until Feb. 16-19, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shows were originally planned to continue this March.

What You Need To Know

  • National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) and Championship Tractor Pull have postponed events until 2022 due to COVID-19

  • Shows were originally planned to continue this March

  • Exhibitors' 2020 floor space is reserved in 2022

  • Priority ticket holders' 2020 seats are reserved for 2022

“The health and safety of our guests, exhibitors and coworkers is our highest priority and unfortunately the best way to keep them safe is to postpone the show. Postponing the National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull was not made lightly, but in consultation with exhibitors, pullers, sponsors, and attendees who are a valuable part of our decision-making process,” said President and CEO of Kentucky Venues David Beck in a release.

Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the annual show is the largest indoor farm show in the country with 1.2 million square feet of sold-out exhibit space.

The Championship Tractor Pull, held in conjunction with the farm show, draws over 70,000 fans in person and online from across the globe to watch five pulls over the course of four days. Drivers compete for the title of grand champion and a prize pool of over $200,000.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2022 for the 56th National Farm Machinery Show and 53rd Championship Tractor Pull with a focus on the future of agribusiness. As we strive to produce the best experience for everyone, we will take the lessons of 2020 and 2021 to plan a comprehensive show with relevant seminars and educational content alongside the latest state-of-the-art farming equipment,” said Beck.

Space contracted for the prior show is reserved for the same exhibitor at the next show. Exhibitors' 2020 floor space is reserved in 2022, and applications will be available online in late April for those interested in exhibiting at the 2022 show.

Priority ticket holders' 2020 seats are reserved for 2022. Purchases for 2021 seats will be refunded automatically. You can contact the ticket office at 502-367-5144 or email tickets@kyvenues.com if you want your purchase applied to 2022. General admission tickets will go on sale in fall 2021.