About

The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is the owner and host of the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition, also known as the MATE Show and Home & Health Expo. This 49-year-long tradition in Billings, MT features more than 500 booths and appeals to a regional population.

The MATE features leading companies in today’s agriculture industry where the newest and greatest technology in the industry can be found. Whether you’re looking for a new tractor or a new cattle chute, or you have a kiddo who loves all things farm equipment, there’s something for everyone.

The Home & Health Expo showcases everything needed for your home and your health. Local health clinics, dentists, skincare specialists, home goods providers, artists, cookware experts and more can be found in the Montana Pavilion as part of the Home & Health Expo.

WHAT
With more than 125,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 14,000 attendees, the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE Show) and the Home & Health Expo is the largest agricultural trade show event of the year in Montana. Everything from registration to move-out is handled smoothly and professionally during the 3-day event.

WHEN
Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness people are making buying decisions for the coming season which makes the MATE Show a prime location to market your business and/or services. For the Home & Health Expo, the first of the year always brings a sense of renewal toward health, fullness in living, and plans for the New Year.

WHO
Exhibitors fill the 75,000 square feet of the Expo Center and Montana Pavilion at MetraPark with 600 booths. More than 14,000 people in the farming and ranching industry across our region and Canada visit the show.

WHERE
The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) and Home & Health Expo shows are held in beautiful Billings, Montana. Centrally located, and with excellent accommodations, Billings is a great host for the Northwest’s largest agricultural trade show.

HOW
Contracts and floor plans are located on this website under Exhibitor Information. Print out the contract and send 50% of the total booth rental due to the address below in order to confirm a specific location. (Canadian exhibitors remit in U.S. funds.) The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) is owned and managed by the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE). The NILE is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education and respect of our western traditions and way of life.