Over the years, we've discovered that New Zealand's agriculture presents a wealth of opportunities. The country engages in a variety of sectors, including horticulture, grains, fruits and vegetables, wine production, livestock (such as sheep, lamb, beef cattle, and pigs), poultry, beekeeping, aquaculture, and dairy farming, showcasing its versatility across all these commodities.
There's nothing quite like a field day that unites these commodities through their common passion for farming, AgTech, machinery, and community. Our team have listed A&P Shows from all around New Zealand (NZ). With so many amazing industry events, field days and expos, we thought we’d share this awesome resource!
Whether you're from the North Island or South Island - hopefully we’ve got you covered with the below A&P shows, but if we’ve missed anything just let us know!
When: 10th January 2026
Where: Lake Hayes Showgrounds, New Zealand
About: The Lake Hayes A&P Show is Queenstown’s iconic rural celebration, blending farming traditions, equestrian events, local food, and family fun. This community event showcases the best of country life in one of New Zealand’s most stunning settings.
When: 7th February 2026
Where: Gore A & P Showgrounds, Gore, New Zealand
About: Featuring a wide variety of activities, trade stalls, and animals. Gore A&P Show is one of the biggest one-day shows in New Zealand, offering plenty to explore and enjoy.
When: 17th January 2026
Where: Golden Bay Recreation Park, New Zealand
About: The Golden Bay A&P Show is a classic country-style event packed with livestock displays, horse riding, wood chopping, and local crafts. Enjoy trade stands, vintage machinery, thrilling rides, and family entertainment
When: 9th to 11th February 2027
Where: Waimumu, Gore, New Zealand
About: With over 700+ exhibitors, the newest rural technology, equipment, and ideas from around the world will be on display for three days in Southland.
When: 17th - 18th February 2027
Where: Bedford Park, Matamata
About: The NZ Dairy Expo in Matamata focuses on dairy industry needs. Last year, about 2,500 farmers visited. The aim is to make a space where exhibitors can interact with farmers looking to make smart choices and investments.
When: 17th - 18th February 2027
Where: Wairoa Agricultural And Pastoral Society, Wairoa, New Zealand
About: Two days of hands-on exhibits and talks, giving farmers from the East Coast and Hawke’s Bay a unique chance to meet and learn from industry leaders.
When: 25th - 27th February 2027
Where: Awakino Point, Dargaville, New Zealand
About: Northland's biggest farming event that celebrates the region, with modern farming tech, lots of food, and entertainment.
When: 18th to 201th March 2027
Where: Manfeild Park, Feilding, New Zealand
About: Central Districts Field Days is a farming event that draws in more than 27,000 attendees each year. The event displays advanced technology, new rural innovations, FMX shows, and provides insight of what's coming in New Zealand's main farming sectors.
Hawarden A&P Association – Sheep and Wool (Sheep)
When: 21st March 2026
Where: Waikari, New Zealand
About: The Hawarden A&P Show is a one-day rural celebration in the Hurunui District, showcasing livestock, equestrian events, produce, crafts, and machinery. Since 1906, it’s been a community tradition filled with competitions, trade exhibits, and family entertainment.
When: 26th to 29th March 2027
Where: Auckland Showgrounds, Epsom, Auckland
About: The Auckland Easter Show is one of New Zealand’s biggest family events, blending agricultural traditions with carnival rides, animal encounters, live entertainment, and cultural food experiences. Held over four days, it attracts tens of thousands for a vibrant celebration of Kiwi culture and fun.
Malvern Agricultural & Pastoral Association
When: 28th March 2026
Where: Sheffield, New Zealand
About: The Malvern A&P Show has over 125 years of history, showcasing the finest animals, crops, baking, and more.
When: 3rd April 2027
Where: Oxford A & P Showgrounds, Oxford, New Zealand
About: The Oxford A&P Show is a long-standing rural tradition bringing town and country together with livestock displays, equestrian events, produce competitions, trade sites, and family entertainment. Celebrating its 121st year in April 2026, it’s a true showcase of community spirit and country life.
When: 6th April 2026
Where: Fairlie A&P Showgrounds
About: The Mackenzie A&P Highland Show is the biggest one-day event in New Zealand, with more than 12,000 people attending. It's focus is showcasing agricultural, pastoral, horticultural, stock-raising and forestry resources in the South Canterbury Region.
South Island Agricultural Field Days
When: 7th to 9th April 2027
Where: Kirwee, New Zealand
About: Over 74 years, the South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) has given agricultural businesses a chance to show off the newest and best equipment, tech, and services.
South Island Dairy Event (SIDE)
When: 13th to 15th April 2026
Where: Timaru, New Zealand
About: SIDE is now New Zealand's top dairy conference, attracting forward-thinking, successful, and influential farmers. SIDE is organises talks, networking, and hands-on workshops with top experts.
Organic and Biodynamic Wine Growing Conference
When: 1st to 3rd June 2027
Where: New Zealand
About: The Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference will return in 2027. The conference is the Southern Hemisphere’s only event dedicated to organic winegrowing. It brings together leading experts and passionate growers for three days of education, innovation, and networking.
National Agricultural Fieldays
When: 10th to 13th June 2026
Where: Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand
About: In its 56th year, Fieldays is an annual event showcasing the latest innovative products and services across the Primary Sector.
New Zealand Plant Protection Society Conference
When: 10th August 2026
Where: Napier War Memorial Centre, Marine Parade, Napier
About: This symposium will gather top scientists, global experts, government representatives, and industry leaders to showcase the latest advancements in science and technology essential for the future of crop protection.
When: 16th - 17th October 2026
Where: Greymouth Aerodrome, Greymouth, New Zealand
About: AgFest highlights the importance of agriculture on the West Coast. It aims to allow rural business owners to display their work and honor the farming industry.
When: TBC
Where: Tomoana Showgrounds Hawke's Bay, Waipatu, New Zealand
About: The Hawke’s Bay A&P Show is a spectacular event that draws approximately 30,000 visitors to the Tomoana Showgrounds, showcasing the essence of rural life. The HB A&P Show highlights the importance of agriculture and pastoral life, showcasing animals, various competitions, and outstanding livestock.
When: TBA
Where: Claudelands, Hamilton, New Zealand
About: The Waikato A&P Show stands as one of New Zealand's longest-running events. In addition to showcasing classic animal contests, the show offers a variety of entertainment options, trade displays, and expos.
When: 1st and 2nd September 2026
Where: One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch
About: AsureQuality is teaming up with the New Zealand Grain & Seed Trade Association (NZGSTA) for their yearly conference. Over two days they'll share resources around seed certification and testing.
The Royal A&P Show of New Zealand
When: 12th - 14th November 2026
Where: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
About: Taking place at the Canterbury Agricultural Park, the 2026 Show has something for everyone. Whether you're into sheep and cattle, horse riding, home businesses, wood chopping, shearing, trades, or rides.
When: 5th December 2026
Where: Barge Showgrounds, New Zealand
About: The Whangarei A&P Show is Northland’s biggest rural event, bringing the country to town with livestock displays, equestrian competitions, farmyard fun, live entertainment, and trade exhibits.
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