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The Eastern National 4-H Horse
Roundup is part of the North
American International Livestock Exposition.
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Travel Information and Local Entertainment
Air Travel
If you are going to fly into Louisville, Kentucky, you need to arrive at the Louisville International Airport (SDF). This airport is located within a mile of the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center and the Executive Hotel.
Ground Travel
Click here for a map to the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. The Executive Inn is located across from the main gates of the Center.
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center/North American Entrance Fees
All contestants and one coach per event contestant/team will receive a badge that provides entry and parking to the North American. As long as one person in the vehicle has the badge, you will receive free parking. (Please enter through the PASS GATE).
Anyone that does not have a badge must pay an additional fee for entrance (see below). Unfortunately, there is not a price available for just 3 days of entry. But with a pass you may enter and leave as many times as you wish.
$5.00 Adults
$2.00 Children 12 years old and under
$20.00 Pass for all 14 days of the exposition
$5.00 Parking
$25.00 Parking pass for all 14 days of the exposition
Most all of the contests will be held in the South Wing and West Hall. Once you enter the gates, travel straight toward Freedom Hall and the South Wing/East Hall will be located to the right.
Local Restaurants
If you are wanting to dine near the hotel, here are some suggestions:
There are several food vendors located in the Fairgrounds. There is usually a "Crate and Barrel" sandwich cart located in the South Wing. Papa John's Pizza and the Kentucky Pork Producers have stands around the outside of Freedom Hall. There are several other vendors set up inside the Giant Country Store in the East Wing. My favorite... a juicy pork chop sandwich from the Pork Producers. The Ky. Aquaculture Association also makes wonderful batter dipped catfish.
McDonald's - corner of Phillips Lane and Preston Hwy. From the hotel, turn right onto Phillips Lane. Located on the left. If you are leaving the Fairgrounds, you will turn left out of the main gate.
Taco Bell - corner of Phillips Lane and Preston Hwy. In Value City Furniture parking lot. From the hotel, turn right onto Phillips Lane. Located on the right. If you are leaving the Fairgrounds, you will turn left out of the main gate.
Arby's - on Crittenden Drive. From the hotel, turn left onto Phillips Lane. Travel to Crittenden Drive and turn right. Arby's is down on the left. If you are leaving the Fairgrounds, you will turn right out of the main gate.
Fifth Quarter Steakhouse - If you would like a nicer sit-down meal, the Fifth Quarter is a very nice steakhouse with the best salad bar in town. Average price of a dinner with salad bar is $12 to $16. From the hotel, travel right onto Phillips Lane. Turn right onto Preston Hwy. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and turn left onto Durrett Lane (gas stations are on each corner). The restaurant is on the left near the Expressway.
Cardinal Hall of Fame Restaurant - Sports atmosphere without all the smoke, this restaurant has a great variety of menu items. Located on Crittenden Drive. From the hotel, turn left onto Phillips Lane, then right onto Crittenden. Located on the right near Fair Gate 4.
Cracker Barrel - Located on Crittenden Drive near Fair Gate 4. From the hotel, turn left onto Phillips Lane, then right onto Crittenden.
Bob Evans - From the hotel, travel right onto Phillips Lane. Turn right onto Preston Hwy. Travel approximately 1 mile and the restaurant is on the right.
4th Street Live - Louisville's newest night hotspot. Restaurants and entertainment venues include Hard Rock Cafe, Red Star Tavern, and TGIFriday's. Located in Downtown Louisville. From the hotel, take I-65 towards Downtown Louisville. Exit at Muhammad Ali Blvd. See their web site for additional directions and parking information.
Other Restaurants in the area - this link takes you to the Louisville Visitors Bureau
Attractions
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, is not too far from the hotel and fairgrounds. To get there, turn left onto Phillips Lane from the hotel. Travel to the end and turn right onto Crittenden Drive. Turn left onto Central Avenue. Churchill Downs is located on the left about 1/2 miles past Papa John's UofL Football Stadium. NOTE: Due to Breeder's Cup, passes will not be available for the race track this year. You are welcome to attend Friday and Sunday. Cost is $2 per person, kids under 12 are free.) Visit www.churchilldowns.com for more information.
You may also visit the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs - www.derbymuseum.org.
Kentucky Horse Park - Located in Lexington (75 miles from Louisville), the heart of the Bluegrass, the Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm with 1,200 acres surrounded by 30 miles of white plank fencing. The park is like none other in the world. Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the park features two outstanding museums, twin theaters and nearly 50 different breeds of horses. All of these elements combine to make a visit to the park an enjoyable learning experience for everyone - from those unfamiliar with the horse to the horse expert.
Other Attractions in the Area - Louisville has a wealth of history and arts museums
