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Calendar of upcoming events
Events calendar
Here are upcoming Field Day and agricultural events for 2021. Information was current as of going to press
Yorke Peninsula Field Days – Paskeville
The three-day biennial event has a major focus on agriculture and the future with extensive displays of the latest agriculture machinery and equipment, technology, information and services on a 30 hectare static display site area. With 700 exhibitors, guest speakers and family entertainment, the event provides a wide variety of quality displays and demonstrations designed to be of interest and appeal to both rural and urban families. When: September 28-30, 2021 More info: www.ypfielddays.com.au
Shepparton Agricultural Show – Shepparton
Running since 1899, the Shepparton Agricultural Show is a family-focused event with animal shows, arts and crafts, horticulture, competitions and more. When: October 9-10, 2021 More info: www.sheppshow.com.au
Royal Geelong Show – Geelong
The Royal Geelong Show is the region’s largest four-day show and boasts of being the event that brings the country to the city. The event is jam- packed full of blue ribbon competitions, vintage machinery displays, live entertainment, nightly arena entertainment, Harry’s Farmyard where the kids can get up close and personal with the animals, thrill seeker rides, showbags and more. When: October 14-17, 2021 More info: https://royalgeelongshow.org.au
Bendigo Agricultural Show – Bendigo
The Bendigo Agricultural Show Society was founded in 1859 and has conducted an annual spring show every year since. Alongside trade displays and animal competitions there is a whole host of family entertainment with demonstrations, motocross and a circus, to name just a few. When: October 22-23. 2021 More info: https://bendigoshow.org.au
Brunswick Show – Brunswick
The Show Committee was formed in 1931 by local farmers and residents to show their livestock, farm and home produced wares. The Show now attracts exhibitors and judges Australia-wide and has the reputation of being one of Australia’s biggest one-day shows. It aims to provide entertainment while still maintaining its agricultural focus. When: October 23, 2021 More info: www.brunswickshow.com.au
Mudgee Small Farm Field Days – Mudgee
The Mudgee Small Farm Field Days has been running for over 40 years and attracts approximately 20,000 people per year. With the mission to inform, educate and connect rural people with information and solution providers there are free demonstrations and talks along with commercial stalls, live music and activities to suit the whole family. When: November 5-6, 2021 More info: https://mudgeefielddays.com.au
AgQuip Field Days – Gunnedah
Arguably one of the biggest field days on the Australian calendar, AgQuip has been supporting the agriculture world from its permanent, purposebuilt site just outside of Gunnedah, NSW since 1973. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year and showcasing over 3,000 products, AgQuip has proven to be a much anticipated event for both exhibitors and attendees alike. When: November 16-18, 2021 More info: https://acmruralevents.com.au/agquip/ home
Noorat Show – Noorat
Founded in 1932 to promote agricultural and industrial progress in this region the Noorat & District Ag & Pastoral Society has been conducting an annual show every year. The Noorat Show is one of the largest one-day shows between Geelong and Mt Gambier. The Show boasts an amazing variety of local and not-so-local businesses, is a showcase for regional livestock, working dogs and horseflesh and provides an array of entertainment for the whole family throughout the day. When: November 20, 2021 More info: www.nooratshow.org.au
