10 must-know’s for Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is a September tradition in Woodstock, Ontario for producers to learn about what’s new in agriculture. A stop at the farm show on Sept. 10-12, 2024 gives you the latest in agriculture technology for your farm business.

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Find answers about the three-day farm show here or visit the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show site on Farmtario’s website.

1. What are the dates and hours of the farm show?

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is held on Sept. 10 to 12, 2024, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are more than 100 acres of trade show space, and additional fields surrounding the trade show where you can see demonstrations in the field with working equipment. With so much to see at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show over the three show days, it’s a good idea to attend multiple days and make an early start to make sure you see everything.

2. Where can I buy Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show tickets?

Tickets are available for online purchase here. Prices are $25 for adults over 18 years of age, and $10 for youth aged 13 to 17 years. Children 12 years and under are free.

3. Where do I park at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?

Parking at the Woodstock, Ontario farm show is free, and there is space for thousands of vehicles. Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show parking is available along the north and south ends of the show, marked on this map. Accessible parking can be found by approaching along the Oxford #17 road, entering Gate #1 and following the signs for accessible parking along the East Services Road.

4. What should I bring to the farm show?

The event goes ahead rain or shine, so be prepared for any kind of September weather by bringing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a rain jacket and an umbrella. Comfortable footwear is essential to trek through this 100-acre site, and a small bag or backpack will be helpful to store farm show goodies you pick up along the way. A water bottle can be refilled onsite.

5. How do I find my way around the farm show?

It’s recommended you download the mobile app before the show to make plans in advance. With over 600 exhibitors and more than 100 acres of outdoor trade show space, there is a lot to see and do at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The mobile app makes it easy to find exhibitor booths, see the schedule of demonstrations, eat at a favourite food place, and get notified about the latest events.

6. Are there shuttles to help me get around the farm show?

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show transforms the Woodstock, Ontario site into a 100-acre-plus showcase of agriculture equipment, crops, livestock, exhibit booths and much more. The site is turf grass so it’s easy to walk but watch for the tractor-driven people mover shuttles that take people around the site all day. The people mover shuttles also travel between the demonstration fields and parking areas. Shuttle stops are marked on the farm show map.

7. Where can I find my favorite companies at the Woodstock farm show?

There are over 600 exhibitors bringing the new and exciting products to the Woodstock, Ontario farm show on Sept.10-12, 2024. You’ll see all the big equipment brands, plus lots of local companies at the event. The best way to find the ones you are looking for is to search the online exhibitor list here or download the mobile app on the home page of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show website for up-to-date information on exhibitors and their locations on the map.

8. What kind of food is available at Canada’s outdoor farm show?

There are many options for visitors at the show to choose from when hunger strikes, from perogies and butterfly chips to a wide variety of sandwiches, beef on a bun and deli options. Breakfast is served onsite as well as coffee, lemonade and a visitor favourite: ice cream! Find the list of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show food vendors here.

9. Where can I stay in Woodstock, Ontario when attending Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?

If you’re visiting from out of town, the farm show website has a list of accommodations around Woodstock including local hotels, motels, bed & breakfast locations and campgrounds near the show.

10. Where can find out more about Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?

For more information, visit the frequently asked questions section of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show website. If your question is still not answered, visit the website’s contact page.

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show has been bringing farmers, industry leaders and agricultural experts from across Canada and around the world together to experience the best of agriculture for 31 years. Find out more about how to improve your farm business by attending on Sept. 10-12, 2024.