Find information about hotels, dining, and more in Louisville, KY. ABGA Hotel Block List ABGA has blocked off 200 hotel rooms for 2023 National Show exhibitors and attendees. Book your hotel rooms today, because they will go fast! Be sure let your hotel know you're there for the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show! Hotels Location Phone # Website Dates Available Book By Date Holiday Inn 447 Farmington Ave. Louisville, KY 40209 502-637-4500 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 8, 2023 Homewood Suites by Hilton 130 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40209 502-380-1990 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 8, 2023 Hilton Garden Inn - Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY 40209 502-637-2424 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 15, 2023 Premier Best Western 4110 Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40216 502-448-2020 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 7, 2023 Four Points by Sheraton - Louisville Airport 2850 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY 40209 502-753-5555 Website 6/11 - 6/18 May 12, 2023 Courtyard Louisville Airport 89 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 502-368-5678 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 24, 2023 Towneplace Suites 6601 Paramount Park Dr. Louisville, KY 40213 502-749-6634 Website 6/07 - 6/17 May 8, 2023 Camping & RV Parking Effective March 1, 2023 full payment will be required at the time RV reservations are made. This guarantees a 20/30 amp electrical service (50 amp service is offered on a first come, first serve basis), use of a dump station, place to fill or empty water tanks and access to the restrooms/ shower house located in the RV lot next to RV Office. More info below. Overnight stay in the show barn is permitted. If you are using a tent in the show barn, you must have a fire extinguisher and smoke alarm at your site at all times. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR RV SPACE TODAY! Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 28th most populous city in the United States. Today, the city is known as the home of boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies. Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky Exposition Center Hotels Near Kentucky Exposition Center You can find additional hotels near the Kentuck Exposition Center below. Hotels listed below may or may not be blocked for the Natonal Show. ABGA recommends you book with the hotels listed above to receive the National Show exhibitor and attendee rates. List taken from gotolouisville.com #2023NationalShow Visitor Information Find information about hotels, dining, and more in Louisville, KY.

There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the... There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the conclusion of Junior Showmanship. #2023NationalShow #news Schedule Update There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the...

Check out the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Penning Assignments. Below is the Penning Assignments for the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show. We are currently working on a Penning Chart/Map for a better visual of the layout. In the meantime, please check the list for your name and penning assignment. If you do not see your name on the list, please contact National Show Committee chair, Katherine Klug, at nationalshow2023@abga.org . Our National Show Superintendents made every attempt to pen everyone where they requested. #2023NationalShow #news 2023 National Show Penning Assignments Check out the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Penning Assignments.

View and download the 2023 National Show Drug Testing Policy and download the Medication Report form. March 10, 2023 American Boer Goat Association Board Members, The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) National Show Committee thoughtfully recommends the following updated Drug Testing Policy and Procedure for the 2023 ABGA National Show. It is recommended by the Committee that the ABGA adapts and enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy in correlation with current industry standards and best practices for overall animal health. In summary, changes to the policy include but are not limited to: The deadline to administer prescription medication and/or therapeutic drugs to any registered or un-registered market animal(s) participating in the ABGA National Show will be Monday, June 5th, 2023. Any prescription drugs required after June 5th, 2023 will require Veterinary administration and signed prescription. Banned substances will include prescription medications, therapeutic drugs, and any off-label substances. All Division Champion(s) and Overall Grand Champion(s) and Reserve Grand Champion(s) and a selected amount of randoms will be drug tested. Drug testing may include but will not be limited to one or more of the following: DNA, hair, urine, blood or other body samples. Drug testing samples will be collected as recommended by the Texas A&M Laboratory Representative to assist in understanding the timeline of administration. The National Show Committee recommends the use of the following reference when describing prescription medication and therapeutic drugs: FARAD.org . This reference should be used as an educational tool when discussing the updates to the ABGA National Show Drug Testing Policy and Procedure to the ABGA membership. We thank you for your time and wisdom as we come together to ensure the ABGA remains inclusive and supportive of our industry. Sincerely, The 2023 ABGA National Show Committee You can download and view the ABGA Drug Testing Policy and Procedures below: ABGA Drug Testing Policy and Procedures 2023-4.11 .pdf Download PDF • 1.31MB Download the Medication Report form below: 2023 ABGA Medication Report .pdf Download PDF • 157KB #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Drug Testing Policy View and download the 2023 National Show Drug Testing Policy and download the Medication Report form.

Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience. Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience. ABGA National Show Judge Chris Fleming Chris Fleming hails from Paxton, Illinois, where he graduated from Black Hawk East and Western Illinois University. Together with his wife Linda, Chris owns and manages two businesses - Friendship Farms Kennel and Fleming Livestock. At Fleming Livestock, they raise Market goats and Abeerdean Angus Cattle. Having started raising Boer goats over two decades ago, Chris and Linda have been members of the association for many years and have seen the organization grow over time. Although this will be their first time attending the National show, they have enjoyed viewing the backdrop pictures every year of the winners. Chris is excited to attend with his family to experience the National Show and the companionship of the families and friends they have met in this industry. With over 30 years of experience judging all species of livestock across the US and Mexico, Chris is highly regarded in the industry. Although he took a break from judging to support his children's showing careers, he eventually completed his training in Indiana. His ultimate goal was to judge the National Show where the best of the best compete. Chris is honored to be judged alongside two other outstanding men who share his passion for this industry. Chris and Linda have raised two children, Brady and Skylynn, who are still involved in the Ag industry today. Chris is retired from his 25 years in the pork procurement business and has enjoyed mentoring many young ag youth over his time in the livestock industry. #2023NationalShow Meet ABGA National Show Judge Chris Fleming Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience.

Justin Burns from Eastland Texas has experience judging market and breeding shows in 27 states. Meet Justin Burns, from Eastland Texas, a proud owner and operator of J and J Livestock. Justin, along with his wife Jennifer and two children, manage a herd of approximately 200 Does and 100 show-type sheep. ABGA National Show Judge: Justin Burns After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Sacramento State University in California, he became passionate about educating young individuals entering the goat industry. As a result, he has devoted his time, knowledge, and expertise to curating and teaching numerous educational seminars for the livestock sector. With experience judging market and breeding shows in 27 different states, Justin is committed to staying up-to-date on market trends, utilizing superior genetics, and animal evaluation techniques to enhance his herd. His goal is to consistently raise top-quality animals that are competitive in show arenas across the United States. #2023NationalShow #news Meet ABGA National Show Judge: Justin Burns Justin Burns from Eastland Texas has experience judging market and breeding shows in 27 states.

Jeremy Church has been evaluating livestock across multiple species for over 20 years. He has also judged livestock shows in 38 states! Jeremy Church and his wife Amanda own and operate Elk Creek Show Goats in Sentinel Ok where they concentrate their production on high quality Junior show goats and maintain a large group of registered boer goats. JABGA Bred & Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge, Jeremy Church. They have seen success over the years in the Junior and the open registered show ring across multiple states from coast to coast. They have been active in supporting and expanding the Jr show industry on multiple levels of the industry. Jeremy grew up on a farm/ranch operation in Western Oklahoma where he showed cattle through his years in 4-H and FFA. Jeremy was a member of the Livestock Judging team at Redlands Community College and has been evaluating livestock across multiple species for more than 20 years. Jeremy has had the opportunity to judge shows in 38 states including judging the inaugural commercial doe goat show at the Kansas Jr Livestock Show, Houston Jr Livestock Show, Austin Jr Livestock Show, San Antonio Jr Livestock Show, Missouri Jr Livestock Show, the Ft Worth Stock Show and the JABGA National show just to name a few. Jeremy and Amanda added their first child, Casen, to the family in the summer of 2020 and welcomed their second child, daughter Colynn, in January 2022. #2023NationalShow #news Meet JABGA Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Jeremy Church Jeremy Church has been evaluating livestock across multiple species for over 20 years. He has also judged livestock shows in 38 states!

Zeb's Passion for Agriculture Rooted in 4-H Participation Zeb James, who hails from East Tennessee, purchased his initial herd of commercial Boer goats in 2002 with a former high school peer. He became a member of the American Boer Goat Association in 2009, along with one of his students who was interested in the goat industry. Zeb's interest in agriculture began when he was young, participating in various 4-H events such as speaking contests, horse and livestock judging, and horticulture competitions. Despite losing access to livestock when his family moved to the city, Zeb remained determined to carry on the tradition of animal agriculture that his grandfather instilled in him. This led him to start his own farm, Russell Sons Farm, which was named after his grandfather who was a renowned figure in the dairy industry. In 2007, Zeb began working as an agricultural teacher and FFA advisor at Creek Wood High School in Middle Tennessee. He loves to help his students with different animal projects including the Broiler Chicken Project; a project where students raise meat chickens for a period of 6-7 weeks before exhibiting them at the end of the grow-out phase. He also helps his students raise and show hogs, chickens and cattle for 4-H and FFA competitions. Zeb also has a passion for goats and has been involved with the ABGA National Show for three years. He says that goats are a great animal for kids and families because they are friendly and easy to handle. He likes that the National Show offers many opportunities for the JABGA members to learn and grow, not just in showing goats but also in other skills like public speaking, judging and sales talk. He says that these skills will help them in their future careers and goat operations. Zeb also enjoys meeting other ABGA members from different states and making new friends. 2023 National Show Superintendent Zeb James (Center). “The friendships formed from the National Show, and even other ABGA shows, are like family members. They are always there to give advice, assistance, and advocate for you and your operation; sometimes they even challenge you on things that later become huge blessings." #2023NationalShow #news Meet 2023 National Show Superintendent Zeb James Zeb's Passion for Agriculture Rooted in 4-H Participation

Get familiar with the facility and barn layout for the 2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show! #2023NationalShow Facility and Barn Layout Get familiar with the facility and barn layout for the 2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show!

Pre-order shavings and other Lowe's Pellets & Grain products to be delivered at the National Show! Exhibitors of the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, KY June 9th – 18th have the opportunity to pre-order Shavings and Purple Vision Show Feed Products from Lowe’s Pellets & Grain in advance and have them delivered to the Kentucky Exposition Center to save you time and trailer space! To place an order please fill out the form below. All pre-orders will need to be placed and paid in full by Wednesday, June 7th, 2023. To stay up to date on product delivery and other ABGA/JABGA Nationals updates follow Lowe's Pellets & Grain on Facebook ! Our pages can be found by searching Lowe’s Pellets & Grain or Purple Vision Show Feeds. Click the button below to Pre-Order today! Pre-Order Today! Have Questions? Give Lowe's a call! (812) 663-7863 Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. EST Saturday: 8 A.M. – 12 P.M. EST #2023NationalShow #news Pre-Order Shavings and More Pre-order shavings and other Lowe's Pellets & Grain products to be delivered at the National Show!

The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our... The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our intern’s knowledge and experience gathered during their time at the National Show continues to be applied to the outside world and to their future endeavors. This Is an unpaid Internship role. Hotel and food costs will be covered daily. Position: National Show internship Location: Louisville, Kentucky- Kentucky Exposition Center Dates: June 9-18, 2023 Program Purpose: The purpose of the ABGA and JABGA National Show Internship program is to provide a learning experience for recent high school graduates (18+) and/or those interested in the American Boer Goat Association. Also, to provide The American Boer Goat Association with assistance in planning and managing show coverage. Eligibility/ Requirements: Applicants must be a 2022 high school graduate (18+) or older. Applicants cannot be exhibitors or competitors at the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show. A candidate with prior show experience is a plus. Must be able to provide own means of transportation to the National Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic. Self-motivation and the ability to work on a task with minimal supervision is ideal. A positive attitude and organization are beneficial. Applicants must be available to work the entire length of the National Show. Internship Program: The intern will assist the JABGA board and the ABGA office staff with specified tasks during the weeklong internship. Interns must provide their own way to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on June 9th, 2023 , and will work through the duration of the event to June 18, 2023. Specific job roles will be discussed upon acceptance. How to Apply: Click the button below to complete your application and submit your resume! Apply Now! If you have any question please contact: Editor@abga.org , or nationalshow2023@abga.org #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Internship The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our...

Meet Alyssa Dugat, a resident of Alvin, Texas. Alyssa was nominated to be one of two judges for the JABGA National Show. Meet Alyssa Dugat, a resident of Alvin, Texas. Alyssa was nominated to be one of two judges for the JABGA National Show. JABGA National Show Judge Alyssa Dugat Alyssa has a degree in Baking and Pastry from The Art Institute. She currently works at a boutique bakery where she specializes in special occasion cakes and decorated sugar cookies. Alyssa is also no stranger to the culinary world, having competed on the Food Network Show Cupcake Wars in the early stages of her career. Judging the National Show is a bucket list item for an ABGA judge! I absolutely love working with the youth and the future of the Boer goat industry and there is no better place to do that than the JABGA National Show! - Alyssa Dugat When she's not working, Alyssa and her family love spending time outdoors, particularly saltwater fishing. She looks forward to attending the ABGA National Show every year, where she enjoys the sense of fellowship and camaraderie. #2023NationalShow Meet JABGA National Show Judge Alyssa Dugat Meet Alyssa Dugat, a resident of Alvin, Texas. Alyssa was nominated to be one of two judges for the JABGA National Show.