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Events calendar
Here are upcoming
Field Day and
agricultural events for 2021. Information was current as of going to press
Royal Darwin Show – Darwin
With the aim of promoting, encouraging and assisting the development of primary industry, commercial and cultural activities, mining and industrial resources of the Northern Territory, the Royal Darwin Show has livestock, a horticultural pavilion, food, entertainment and a carnival. WHEN: July 22-24, 2021 MORE INFO: darwinshow.com.au
Sheep Connect – Hamilton
Sheepvention Rural Expo has been replaced this year with Sheep Connect 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Along with trade exhibitors, Sheep Connect will include a one-day conference on the Monday and a ram sale on the Tuesday. WHEN: August 2-3, 2021 MORE INFO: www.hamiltonshowgrounds.com.au
Mallee Machinery Field Days – Speed
Mallee Machinery Field Days brings together more than 8,500 visitors, and 350 exhibitors, with an estimated $100 million worth of equipment and machinery on site. Held on the first Thursday of August and preceding Wednesday every year. WHEN: August 4-5, 2021 MORE INFO: www.mmfd.com.au
Royal Queensland Show – Brisbane
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people. The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, family shopping, educational activities and much more. When: August 7-15, 2021 More info: www.ekka.com.au
Mingenew Lions Midwest Expo – Mingenew
The largest agricultural field day in Western Australia’s Mid West, this expo aims to provide a venue for businesses to exhibit to the area’s regional and remote communities. It showcases the future of farming and agricultural technologies and plays host to some of the biggest names in the industry, providing an exciting insight into what the agricultural sector has to offer and highlighting the technologies of tomorrow. When: August 11-12, 2021 More info: www.mmwe.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, purpose-built site just outside of Gunnedah, NSW, since 1973. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year and showcasing over 3,000 products, this is a much anticipated event for both exhibitors and attendees alike. When: August 17-19, 2021 More info: acmruralevents.com.au/agquip/home
Dowerin Field Days – Dowerin
Dowerin Field Day is the largest field day in Western Australia, attracting more than 25,000 visitors each year. Around 7,000 broadacre farmers attend the event each year and over half of all visitors stated their reason for attending was a strong interest in agricultural products and services. The Field Days has also won several tourism awards at a state and national level. When: August 25-26, 2021 More info: www.dowerinfielddays.com.au
Newdegate Machinery Field Days – Newdegate
On the first Wednesday and Thursday of September each year, the town of Newdegate hosts one of Western Australia’s premier agricultural events, the Newdegate Machinery Field Days. Machinery, technology and research, animals and livestock, outdoor and camping exhibits, art and photography, fashion, show bags, food and wine, local produce, live entertainment, and much, much more make this two day event one not to missed, promoting and celebrating agriculture. When: September 1-2, 2021 More info: www.newdegatemachineryfielddays.com
Riverland Field Days – Barmera
Held over a two day period, the Riverland Field Days are a staple in the region. With over 350 exhibitors and approximately 30 caterers, there is something for the whole family. The field days include the latest in agricultural machinery, equipment and services, demonstrations, information sessions, activities, entertainment, tastings, trade exhibits and much more. When: September 17-18, 2021 More info: www.riverlandfielddays.com.au
