Kentucky Alternative Livestock Association (KALA) is Kentucky's state deer and elk farming organization. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1999 to promote and protect the deer farming industry. Our mission is to establish, encourage, and facilitate ideas on deer farm management; have a forum to discuss solutions to challenges within deer farming; represent the industry to the government and other related organizations; and to establish and promote ethical standards of conduct for animal husbandry and business practices in deer farming.

We are dedicated to the promotion of cervid farming by educating our members and the general public about the benefits and opportunities available through industry participation. K.A.L.A.’s 11-member leadership team ensures quality standards by keeping an up-to-date deer farmers’ registry and guarding our farmers regarding any legal deer farming regulations, and providing educational programs (including quarterly meetings, quarterly magazines, an annual convention, and educational seminars).

Join us for our 6th annual Summer Showcase Fundraiser Auction!

August 7th & 8th, 2026 at the Shelbyville Conference Center

To donate: 2026 showcase donation form for animal or semen items

2026 showcase donation form for nonanimal items

Please send completed forms to Adam Steele (859) 613 - 8477 or email: adam16steele@gmail.com

Friday Events:

CWD Sampling Certification - KY Dept of Ag will be hosting the certification class at the Shelby Co Extension Office at 1pm for KALA members to become certified or re-certify. If you plan to attend, please contact Michael Connelly to sign-up. KDA needs a headcount by July 1st!

KALA Summer Showcase Event at the Shelbyville Conference Center!

Set-Up Booths anytime between 5pm - 11pm

Antler Sale will begin at 7pm!

Antler Sale - Open for KALA member deer farms to sell their antlers. Will be silent auction style. *Farm IDs will be required on all antlers for sale*

Other Friday Night attractions:

- LIVE MUSIC - GIVEAWAYS - CONCESSION STYLE SNACKS for purchase -

SATURDAY MAIN EVENT:

$20 entry fee per person (kids 12 and under free)

Receive swag bag upon entry

Saturday Activities Include:

Dart Gun Competition
Dessert Bake-Off - bring a cake, pie, cookies, or any type of dessert to be entered into the competition! Judging will take place on Saturday around lunch!
Cornhole Competition
Antler Competition - KY deer only, categories include yearling, 2 year old, & mature. Winner will be induced into the NEW KALA Buck Hall of Fame!
Kid's Fun Zone - bounce house, activities and games, and coloring contest (winner to receive a prize and magazine recognition)
Silent Auction - donations from KALA farms and local businesses