CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Jan. 15, 2026) – CattleCon is the cattle industry’s largest event of the year, and the 2026 event in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5, combines business, education and entertainment for thousands of attendees. A highlight of CattleCon 2026 is Cowboy’s Night at the Opry on Thursday, Feb. 5, and features country music favorite Vince Gill. Other performers include The SteelDrivers, The Castellows and Don Schlitz.
Vince Gill combines unequaled musicianship and creativity with a strong sense of tradition, along with a personality that has won him a reputation as one of the nicest people in country music. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Gill has sold more than 22 million albums while being hailed as a soulful singer, innovative instrumentalist, and creative force who nevertheless shows a strong grasp of country traditions from bluegrass to honky tonk.
The SteelDrivers braid their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul and other contemporary influences to create new music with an old feeling. Hailing from a cattle farm in Georgia, the sisters who make up The Castellows bring their masterful three-part harmonies for a sound that is traditional, yet modern. Don Schlitz is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and is among the most influential and beloved songwriters in the history of country music, writing chart-topping songs such as “The Gambler.”
In addition to attending the exclusive concert and participating in meetings and educational activities, attendees can visit the NCBA Trade Show and enjoy more than 7 acres of innovation and opportunity, where the latest in equipment, technology, pharmaceuticals and feed supplements can be found under one roof. The new Marquee Stage is the centerpiece of the trade show floor, hosting dynamic education sessions and industry conversations. Attendees can engage with top programming including Cattlemen’s College, NCBA’s State of the Industry Town Hall, and inspiring panels. Designed to spotlight innovation, leadership and community, the Marquee Stage offers a front-row seat to the voices shaping the future of cattle production.
It’s not too late to register. Registration is available online at convention.ncba.org or on site in February. CattleCon 2026 registration includes all general sessions, Cattlemen’s College sessions and demonstrations, business/committee meetings, Wednesday and Thursday night events, and entry to the NCBA Trade Show, trade show lunches and receptions. One-Day Registration includes all activities for the day selected.
