Kentucky Auctioneers Association

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

🔥 A hot day in Comanche! Congratulations to the finalists from the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event at Comanche Livestock Auction in Comanche, Oklahoma.

These top 10 auctioneers have officially punched their ticket to the 2027 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship next June in Galt and S. Lake Tahoe, California!

🏆 Champion: Troy Robinett, Decatur, Texas
🥈 Reserve Champion: Brennin Jack, Virden, Manitoba
🥉 Runner-Up: Andrew Sylvester, Westmoreland, Kansas

🎤 Top 10 Finalists
• Ben Weber, Warrensburg, Missouri
• Neil Bouray, Webber, Kansas
• Tyler Bell, Anderson, Texas
• Josh Jasper, Nicholasville, Kentucky
• Barrett Simon, Rosalia, Kansas
• Ethan Schuette, Washington, Kansas
• Tate Rainey, Sweetwater, Texas

⭐ High Score Rookie: Corey Curtis, Royal, Nebraska

A huge thank you to Comanche Livestock Auction and the Hale Family for hosting an outstanding qualifier and to the judges, crew, contestants, sponsors, and supporters who helped make the event a success.

The road to California continues! The second of three WLAC Qualifying Events will be held October 5 at Saluda Livestock Exchange in Saluda, South Carolina. Entries must be received by 4:00 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Join us in congratulating these finalists and wishing the next group of competitors the best of luck!

09/09/2026

The stage is set, and the cattle are ready! 🎤

The first qualifying event for the 2027 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) kicks off TODAY at 8:00 a.m. CT at Comanche Livestock Auction!

Can’t join us in person? Tune in LIVE on our YouTube channel (link in comments), , and watch the action unfold as contestants compete for a spot in the Top 10 and a chance to advance to the 2027 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in June!
Good luck to all of the contestants! Let’s get started! 🤠

Who are you cheering for? 👇 Drop your favorite contestant’s name in the comments and show them some support!

09/08/2026

🏆 THANK YOU TO OUR BATTLE OF THE BLUEGRASS SPONSORS!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible sponsors who help make Battle of the Bluegrass possible! 💙

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09/08/2026

🏆 THANK YOU TO OUR BATTLE OF THE BLUEGRASS SPONSORS!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible sponsors who help make Battle of the Bluegrass possible! 💙

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09/07/2026

🏆 THANK YOU TO OUR BATTLE OF THE BLUEGRASS SPONSORS!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible sponsors who help make Battle of the Bluegrass possible! 💙

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09/07/2026

🏆 THANK YOU TO OUR BATTLE OF THE BLUEGRASS SPONSORS!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible sponsors who help make Battle of the Bluegrass possible! 💙

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower auctioneers with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. We're not just a service provider; we're your partners in growth, dedicated to enhancing your local reputation, streamlining your communication, and amplifying your marketing reach.

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