Record cattle prices and timely winter rain have organisers excited for this week’s Henty Machinery Field Days.
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The 52nd annual field days starts on Tuesday and runs through to Thursday, featuring more than 800 exhibitors representing over 3500 companies.
The largest agricultural and open-air event in Australia is expected to draw a crowd of 60,000 keen to inspect more than $100 million worth of machinery on the 105-hectare site.
Chief executive officer Belinda Anderson said the HMFD would maintain a focus on agriculture and machinery.
This year major upgrades have taken place to the amenity blocks, including new showers; toilets have been installed near the bar area; and drainage and roadworks completed.
Two ATMs for exhibitors and visitors can also be found at the Hume Bank’s site in Main Road and at the corner of 8th Farm Avenue and 6th Ag Place.
Tired legs and heavy shopping bags will be relieved with two free shuttle buses, stopping at eight designated points around the Henty site.
Each visitor will be eligible for the gate prize of two night’s accommodation for two at the Radisson on Flagstaff in Melbourne, to be drawn at 4pm on day three.
The entry barrel is at the front of the main HMFD office.
Visitors can pre-purchase tickets online by going to the visitor’s page at www.hmfd.com.au.
Gates are open from 8am to 5pm, with adult tickets $20, children 12 to 16 years $5, and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.
