{"id":464027,"date":"2026-06-06T13:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T13:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/464027\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T13:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T13:25:13","slug":"fieldays-2026-dates-attractions-and-whats-new-at-mystery-creek-agriculture-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/464027\/","title":{"rendered":"Fieldays 2026: Dates, attractions and what\u2019s new at Mystery Creek agriculture event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase products and services, with sites nearly sold out. <\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Something new<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">Key features are also reaching milestones, including the Hauora Taiwhenua Health &amp; Wellbeing Hub\u2019s 10th anniversary and five years for the Forestry Hub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">Popular competitions such as the Tractor Pull, fencing and excavator challenges will return, offering crowds a showcase of skill and grassroots entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\" More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services, with sites nearly sold out.  Photo \/ Fieldays\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/> More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services, with sites nearly sold out.  Photo \/ Fieldays<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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. <\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Creative<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">The Fieldays Creative Space will also return, blending art and rural storytelling inspired by artist David Henshaw, providing a reflective contrast to the event\u2019s technology focus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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. <\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">Free parking is provided, with limited VIP parking also available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DjAaGJVL\" style=\"display:none\">Premium Business Lounge tickets are also on sale, offering an all-inclusive experience with hospitality, parking and dedicated meeting spaces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase products and services, with sites nearly sold out. 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