THE KENTUCKY PROUD LIVESTOCK CLASSIC

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is proud to announce an exciting new sponsorship opportunity for individuals and businesses committed to supporting the next generation of livestock exhibitors. The Kentucky Proud Livestock Classic is the first-ever fully Kentucky Proud livestock show Sept. 12, 2026, at the Casey County Ag Expo Center. This event celebrates the hard work and dedication of young people across the state who raise and show livestock and highlights our Kentucky bred animals.

The show will begin at 8 a.m. EST and conclude upon completion of the livestock awards ceremony.

General rules and regulations for The Kentucky Proud Livestock Classic.

We invite individuals and businesses to partner with us in recognizing these outstanding youth by becoming a sponsor of the Kentucky Proud Livestock Classic. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is seeking $70,000 in sponsorship for the event. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $20,000, offering flexibility for individuals and businesses of all sizes to participate meaningfully.

Become a sponsor:

• Trail Boss - $20,000 Benefits include: Preferred placement of logo banners; marketing and advertising materials; ability to banner the performance area; mention in all press releases, marketing, social media posts and advertising materials; and representatives may participate in various awards ceremonies. Includes opportunity to table at the event.
• Wrangler - $10,000. Benefits include: Prominent placement of logo on banners; marketing and advertising materials; ability to banner the performance area; and mention in all press releases, marketing, social media posts and advertising materials. Includes opportunity to table at the event.
• Stockman - $5,000. Benefits include: Logo on banners; marketing and advertising materials; and ability to banner the performance area. Includes opportunity to table at the event.
• Drover - $1,000. Benefits include: Logo on banners and ability to banner the performance area.
• Ranch Hand - $500. Benefits include: Logo on award buttons and banners.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, click here.