More than 132,000 Through the Gates as Fieldays Closes on a High

13 June 2026

MORE THAN 132,000 THROUGH THE GATES AS FIELDAYS CLOSES ON A HIGH

More than 132,000 visitors came through the gates over four days of the 58th Fieldays, with Wednesday gate numbers recorded as the largest opening day attendance in the event’s recent history.

The strong turnout reflects the positive atmosphere on the ground, and exhibitors have reported booming sales. It marks the first time in five years that gate numbers have surpassed 130,000, with this year approaching record-breaking attendance.  

Attendance was up 20% on last year, and exhibitor sites were sold out ahead of the event.

“Fieldays continues to be where the primary industries come together to do business, share ideas and build connections,” said New Zealand National Fieldays Society Chief Executive Richard Lindroos.

“Fieldays isn’t just an event, as this year has proved, it is a national strategic asset that brings together the best of our primary industries in one place. Fieldays has proven it is a mega event,” Lindroos said.

“This year’s strong attendance and exhibitor demand highlight the confidence in the sector and the vital role Fieldays plays in enabling growth.”

Across the event, visitors engaged with cutting-edge agri-tech, hundreds of exhibitors, live demonstrations, and practical tools to support on-farm productivity, while also taking the opportunity to reconnect face-to-face with industry peers.  

Lindroos says he has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, driven by a buoyant rural sector, four days of good weather, and the significant effort behind the scenes from a passionate and dedicated team.

The Society wishes to thank its volunteers, staff, exhibitors, partners and sponsors and visitors who contributed to the positive event atmosphere. Organisers say the event will go down as one of the best on record.

“Beyond the numbers, success isn’t just reflected in attendance figures, it’s seen in the energy on site, the conversations happening, and the genuine connections being made,” Lindroos said.

The full economic impact will take time to emerge, as the benefits extend well beyond the four days of the event.

Save the date for Fieldays 2027, 16–19 June.