The Farm Progress Show is one of the largest outdoor agricultural events in the United States and was named the B2B Show of the Year for 2025 by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). It’s a premier event that alternates annually between Boone, Iowa, and Decatur, Illinois.
The 2026 show is scheduled for September 1-3 in Boone, Iowa. Here is what you can expect:
🌱 Key Highlights for the 2026 Show
Agronomy Zone: A new feature for 2026, this zone is a partnership with Ag PhD and the Hefty brothers. It will feature research-grade crop plots with side-by-side product comparisons, offering daily guided plot tours at 1 p.m.
Drone Zone: After a successful debut in 2025, the Drone Zone comes to Boone in 2026. It will feature a dedicated 500×500-foot area for live drone demonstrations, showing precision aerial applications such as spraying over corn.
International Attendance: The show attracts a significant global audience, with people from over 40 countries expected to attend in 2026. An International Visitors Center will be on-site, with interpreters available in languages like Spanish and Portuguese.
Livestock Exhibits: The show has a strong focus on livestock in Boone, featuring hundreds of exhibitors offering everything from handling equipment and trailers to feed and nutrition supplements. The Boone County Cattlemen will also be selling ribeye sandwiches.
🎟️ Tickets and Scale
The 2025 show drew 161,000 attendees and 548 exhibitors, occupying 2.9 million net square feet. For the 2026 show:
- Discounted General Admission: $15 plus fees (available until Aug. 28, 2026).
- Premium Ticket Package: A new $60 package that includes single-day admission, a limited-edition hat, and a lunch voucher.