In an emblematic year for Uruguayan history, the120th International Livestock Exhibition, Agroindustrial and Commercial Exhibition –Rural del Prado 2025 it is positioned as a bridge between the past and the future. From Friday the 5th to Sunday the 14th of September 2025, the fairgrounds of theRural Association of Uruguay (ARU)beats again to the rhythm of agribusiness, genetics, culture and innovation.
Property renovation
This 2025 arrives loaded with symbolism: the bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence is celebrated and the ARUturns 154 years old, while the «Expo Prado» reaches youredition number 120. The highlight is the restoration of two historic warehouses and the inauguration of theShed 3, in works respectful of the historical heritage, with polished concrete floors and rubber sheets, financed entirely by theARU(approximately 1.5 million dollars per shed). After the event, the remodeling of theShed 2, with a view to inaugurating it in 2026.
As an innovation in logistics, a pilot plan will be launched to organize parking via mobile applications, in coordination with the MunicipalityDepartment of Montevideo and itsDivision of Transit. Thetickets its Tton available from August 15 at box office, website andthe networkAbitab.
Daily agenda and species in competition
The livestock show displays a detailed program from Wednesday the 3rd, with juries and horse entry tasks, until Sunday the 14th, with functional tests of Quarter Horses. The opening day, Friday the 5th, will be special: official opening to the public at 8:30hours, followed by the opening ceremony at 2:00 p.m., rabbit and horse qualifications (Appaloosa and Paint), and a talk by the Confederation of Business Chambers at 4:00 P.m. in the Sales shed, With the presence of the presidentYamandu Orsiand ministers likeGabriel Oddone(Economy),Juan Castillo(Job),Mario Lubetkin(RR. USA) andRodrigo Arim, director of the OPP. At 6:30 p.m., the fifth edition of“Let's talk about the Livestock business”, with Diego Otegui, Marcelo Secco y Victor Tonell.
As for the participating players, more than1,400 copies: 628 cattle, including Angus, Hereford, Holando, Brangus, Wagyu, among others;510 sheep, Texel, Dorper, Merino, Suffolk,etc.;145 horses, Creoles, Arabians, Paint, Quarter Horse, Appaloosa,and more, 19 swine, 3 goats, as well as birds (around550),200conejos (200) and feral dogs.
Politics, business and culture meeting
The Rural del Prado 2025it not only exhibits animals and machinery; It is also a political and business forum. With the participation of national authorities, theARUreinforces that this sample is“a huge window, a must-see for the countryside and the city”. In addition, it hosted activities such asRecognition of rural women, the National Work Tools Competitionand the presence of social organizations such as The rural Aid Service of Uruguay and the rancho Cero Enterprise.
The mayor of Montevideo,Mario Bergara, he stressed that"“Expo Prado is a bridge between tradition and innovation”and announced the creation of theRural Development Division, raising the institutional hierarchy of the area. Likewise, the participation of the traditional musical cultural exhibition is expected as part of the cycle ofPrado Square, which will begin On september 4 with artistic and gastronomic proposals.
The 120th Rural del Pradoit is thus emerging as a multifaceted event that celebrates the uruguayan agricultural legacy, promotes innovation and strengthens the link between the“field and city”. With its renovated property, robust programming anda sociocultural approach, promises to be an unforgettable editionand.