Northeast Livestock Expo 2023
May 18 - 21, 2023
Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME
Official 2023 Schedule:
Thursday, May 18th (NO LIVESTOCK TRAILERS ADMITTED UNTIL 2 PM TODAY)
9:00am-2:00pm Kids Day Event - Events Located throughout the Grounds
Friday, May 19th
5:00pm-7:00pm: Youth Registration - Livestock Office [any youth on the grounds please register]
6:30pm: Pizza Party - Windsor Mall
Saturday, May 20th
7:30am-9:00am: Youth Registration Open - Livestock Office
7:30am-9:00am: Market Lamb Weigh In - Scale in Sheep Barn
9:00am-12:00pm: Pulling Workshops - Pulling Ring
10:00am: Youth Educational Activities - Windsor Mall
10:00am: ABGA Boer Goat Show - Prime Show Arena
1:00pm Youth Sheep Show - Sheep Barn Ring
6:30pm: Pot Luck Style Dinner - Windsor Mall
Sunday, May 21st
9:00am: Youth Beef Show - Pulling Ring
11:00am: Youth Dairy Show - Pulling Ring
10:00am: Boer Goat ABGA Sanctioned Show - Prime Show Arena
Dismissed after your show is over and your area is cleaned up. Please pull all bedding and hay away from walls and posts.
Please help keep the grounds clean and put all trash in containers.
Schedule Subject to Change, Please Check Back often for Updates
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What is the Northeast Livestock Expo?
The Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE), a 501(c)3 organization, offers a unique opportunity for livestock producers to market premier breeding stock, meat animals, and participate in educational seminars to ensure food safety and quality farm products.
In addition, NELE brings together youth for a weekend-long learning experience as they exhibit livestock and develop related skills and knowledge through competitions such as youth shows, a youth cook-off, marketing and judging competitions. The general public is invited to see, learn about and gain a better understanding of livestock commodities and the agricultural industry as a whole.
The NELE Commercial Trade Show supports agricultural-related businesses by giving them the opportunity to exhibit their products and services. A variety of food vendors and the availability of on-site camping help to contribute to a great family-friendly atmosphere for a fun weekend of agriculture.
The Northeast Livestock Expo is traditionally held during the third weekend in May at the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor, Maine. NELE is a non-profit organization governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors.
History of NELE:
In 2006, the Maine Beef Producers, Boer Goat Breeders of Maine and the Maine Sheep Breeders Association collaborated to create a multi-specie event that would help livestock breeders promote the genetic advancement of various breeds. Over the years, several other organizations have lent their support to expand the Expo to include equine, rabbits and fiber animals. Windsor Fairgrounds has allowed NELE to hold its event on the grounds since it first started.
The Expo continues to incorporate various aspects of agriculture during the third weekend each May.
Our Mission:
The mission of the Northeast Livestock Exposition (NELE) is to provide marketing, selling, and educational opportunities to local livestock producers and educate the public on the connection between local farms and their products.
