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# Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Fall Classic 2026 (Buffalo County Exposition Center/Ag Pavilion/Exhibit Building): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/buffalo-county-exposition-center-ag-pavilion-exhibit-building-kearney

- **Dates:** Nov 7–8, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Buffalo County Exposition Center/Ag Pavilion/Exhibit Building (https://conventions.com/venues/buffalo-county-exposition-center-ag-pavilion-exhibit-building-kearney)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official NCC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Livestock & Animal Health
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ncc-fall-classic-718

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Fall Classic brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Livestock & Animal Health to Buffalo County Exposition Center/Ag Pavilion/Exhibit Building in Kearney, NE (Nov 7–8, 2026). The NCC Fall Classic is a major regional livestock event held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds Ag Pavilion, featuring cattle shows and sales that draw producers from across the Midwest. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Merck Animal Health, Zoetis, Boehringer Ingelheim, BioZyme Inc.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Merck Animal Health** (merck-animal-health.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Ag Pavilion North
- **Zoetis** (zoetis.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Boehringer Ingelheim** (boehringer-ingelheim.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #45
- **BioZyme Inc** (biozymeinc.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Livestock & Animal Health Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Livestock & Animal Health Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Merck Animal Health** (Platinum / Diamond (Ag Pavilion North) — Livestock & Animal Health): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Zoetis** (Gold (Booth #12) — Livestock & Animal Health): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Boehringer Ingelheim** (Silver (Booth #45) — Livestock & Animal Health): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **BioZyme Inc** (Exhibitor (Booth #22) — Livestock & Animal Health): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Kearney Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Kearney Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Kearney Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Kearney Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Kearney Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Fall Classic in Kearney?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Fall Classic (Buffalo County Exposition Center/Ag Pavilion/Exhibit Building, Kearney) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Kearney EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Buffalo County Exposition Center/Ag Pavilion/Exhibit Building for Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Fall Classic?
Buffalo County Exposition Center/Ag Pavilion/Exhibit Building is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Kearney Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Kearney is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.