August 23, 2023- This week, one of the biggest outdoor agriculture trade shows returns to Decatur.
For 70 years, the Farm Progress Show has connected farmers from across the globe with agriculture’s leading companies. With hundreds of exhibitors, producers can engage with the latest farm products and the specialists who developed, tested, and designed them. Even if you are not a farmer, the sheer size and scope of the technology and innovation on display is something to behold.
Anyone can attend the Farm Progress show, taking place Tuesday, August 29th through Thursday, August 31 at Progress City next to Richland Community College. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8 am to 4 pm on Thursday. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 dollars for ages 17-13 and kids under 12 are free. Adults can purchase tickets in advance online for $15.
Some things to expect include 90 acres of exhibit space, over 500 exhibitors, and 360 acres of field demonstrations. Some exciting and fun things to see include canine trick demonstrations and dock dog diving, autonomous tractor demonstrations, explorable equipment displays, interactive experiences and demonstrations for all ages, and even a rideable drone.
Parking for the show is free on-site in the “Blue” parking lot located off of Reas Bridge at gate I and the “Green” lot off of Brush College Rd. at gates C-E. But the easiest option is to use the free shuttle bus. Shuttle bus service will be available daily from the Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth to the Farm Progress Show Site. Drop-off and pick-up will be at Gate 9 directly into the footprint of the show. Busses will run on the following schedule:
- Tuesday 8/29 & Wednesday 8/30: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last bus departs the show at 5:15 p.m.
- Thursday 8/31: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last bus departs the show at 4:15 p.m.
While at the show, you can text “FPS” to 20505 for updates or download the Farm Progress Show app, available free for Apple and Google Play.
For more information about the Farm Progress Show, click HERE.
