Fieldays 2026: Dates, attractions and what’s new at Mystery Creek agriculture event
Fieldays is set to return to Mystery Creek Events Centre from June 10–13, bringing together the best of New Zealand’s primary industries and global agribusiness.
In a media release, New Zealand National Fieldays Society chief executive Richard Lindroos said the event remained one of the country’s “true mega events”, where industry, community and innovation converged to help shape the future of agriculture.
Preparations are well underway, with activity ramping up on site in recent weeks.
Upgrades include resealing roads, repairing potholes and constructing the 400sq m Rural Living marquee.
Lindroos said the venue had become “a hive of activity”, with more than 14,700 contractor inductions expected ahead of opening day.
More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase products and services, with sites nearly sold out.
Visitors can expect everything from cutting-edge agri-tech and advanced machinery to artisan food, new-to-market vehicles, and a range of financial and insurance solutions.
Something new
A new Fieldays Function Centre on the Village Green will give businesses additional opportunities to host events, while a strong line-up of hubs will highlight innovation, careers and education, forestry, rural health and wellbeing, advocacy, and drone technology.
Key features are also reaching milestones, including the Hauora Taiwhenua Health & Wellbeing Hub’s 10th anniversary and five years for the Forestry Hub.
Popular competitions such as the Tractor Pull, fencing and excavator challenges will return, offering crowds a showcase of skill and grassroots entertainment.
Families are again catered for with the Fieldays Family Fun Zone, featuring free hands-on activities including a rock wall, bungy trampoline, inflatables and a golf simulator.
Nearby, the Heritage Village offers a step back in time with attractions such as a historic church, the old Kihikihi jail and the National Dairy Museum.
Creative
The Fieldays Creative Space will also return, blending art and rural storytelling inspired by artist David Henshaw, providing a reflective contrast to the event’s technology focus.
Visitors can vote for their favourite Innovation Awards entries on site or through the official app, while the Gate Prize offers ticket holders the chance to win a JAC T9 ute, valued at $49,990, along with $10,000 worth of Stoney Creek gear.
General admission tickets are priced at $36 for adults and $18 for children, with free entry for those aged under 5. A family pass is available for $108.
Free parking is provided, with limited VIP parking also available.
For 2026, ticket buyers can opt to donate to the Rural Support Trust, with Lindroos saying the partnership helped deliver vital support for farming families and rural communities.
Premium Business Lounge tickets are also on sale, offering an all-inclusive experience with hospitality, parking and dedicated meeting spaces.