The 36th North American International Livestock Exposition will take place in conjunction with the 31st annual North American Championship Rodeo on Nov. 12-14 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

The rodeo is the invitational finals for the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Lakes Circuit. Contestants will compete for more than $80,000 in prizes and the title of regional champion.

The 36th annual livestock exposition, Nov. 7-20 is the world's largest, purebred livestock expo. During its two-week run, more than 22,000 livestock entries in 10 divisions will compete for nearly $750,000 in premiums and awards. Information about categories is available online atwww.livestockexpo.org.

Tickets to the rodeo are now on sale and available at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 487-1212 or in person at the KEC ticket office.