Agfest 2026 wrapped up with a bang on Saturday, drawing 23,714 visitors on its final day and bringing the three-day total to 55,703 people.
The annual agricultural field days at Quercus Park in northern Tasmania enjoyed brilliant autumn weather and lively crowds with organisers saying exhibitors had strong sales across the site.
TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman said this year’s event had been a standout, with increased exhibitor numbers and community support that exceeded expectations.
“This year has blown away all expectations, and the success of Agfest is built on the dedication of Rural Youth, volunteers, exhibitors, and the wider Tasmanian agricultural community,” he said.
“This year’s event has highlighted the strength, confidence, and resilience of Tasmania’s ag sector, and we’ve seen outstanding support right across the site.”
“Agfest continues to grow because of the commitment and passion of Rural Youth, who make it happen each and every year.”
Agfest chair Jesse Macdonald said he couldn’t have asked for a better result.
“We could not have asked for a better three days, I am really proud of our team and everyone who has helped along the way to pull this incredible event off,” he said.
“We look forward to seeing everyone back at the park next year.”
Among the highlights was the inaugural TKD Tradie Challenge, which saw three teams compete – Beta Park, The Fumbles and William Adams.
Voting was extremely close, but Beta Park took out the win based on combined scores from a judging panel and the People’s Choice awards.
Organisers said they’d now call for expressions of interest from local playgroups so the community could benefit from the structures built during the challenge.
Rural Youth Tasmania, the not-for-profit organisation behind Agfest, reinvests funds from the event into member programs including free training and overseas study tours and education.
The funds also support ongoing improvements to Quercus Park and creating more event opportunities in northern Tasmania.
Agfest will return from May 6 to May 8 in 2027, with exhibitor applications opening on September 1 this year.
