What the Farm Progress Show Is
The Farm Progress Show is a three-day outdoor farm equipment and technology show. Equipment, seed, fertility and cover crop companies show their products in one place, with field demonstrations running on hundreds of acres of corn being harvested and worked in real time. The show alternates between two permanent sites: Boone, Iowa, in even-numbered years and Decatur, Illinois, in odd-numbered years. The most recent Boone edition ran Tuesday through Thursday, September 1-3, 2026, at 1827 217th Road, Boone, Iowa 50036.
What Was New in 2026
- Agronomy Zone. A new 6-acre research plot planted inside the show fence. Farm Progress partnered with Brian and Darren Hefty of Ag PhD to manage it. Seed, nutrient and crop protection companies each designed side-by-side hybrid comparisons. Corn was planted in April and maintained through show week, and the Hefty brothers led daily guided tours on crop protection, genetics and fertility management.
- Drone Zone. Returned, with companies demonstrating drones built for aerial application.
- Other features named on the show site: Women in the Field, Field Demos, Career Crawl, a Hospitality Tent, a concert and drone show, an exhibitor directory and the My Show app.
The previous show, in Decatur in 2025, drew 161,000 attendees and more than 540 exhibitors.
Hours, Tickets and Rules
| Item | 2026 details |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m. outside Gate #1 |
| Advance ticket | $15 online, plus taxes and fees |
| Gate ticket | $30, cash or card |
| Ages 13-17 | $10 at the gate |
| Under 12 | Free |
| Groups of 20 or more | Call 1-800-441-1410 |
| Parking | Free in lots next to the show; RV and camper parking free in the north lot, first come, first served, no hookups, opening at noon the Monday before the show; bus parking on the south side outside Gate #5 |
| Golf carts | Own cart allowed with an $80 pass valid all three days; ATVs, UTVs, Gators and lawn mowers not permitted; mobility scooters can be brought free |
| Pets | Not allowed; service animals must be leashed |
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Key Dates
| Year | Dates | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | August 31 to September 2 | Decatur, Illinois |
| 2028 | August 29-31 | Boone, Iowa |
| 2030 | August 27-29 | Boone, Iowa |
| 2032 | August 31 to September 2 | Boone, Iowa |
| 2034 | August 29-31 | Boone, Iowa |
There is no Boone show in 2027. The next one in Iowa is August 29-31, 2028.
Questions
Can I camp at the show?
RVs and campers may park in the north lot at no charge, first come, first served, without hookups.
What does it cost to get in?
Under the 2026 prices, $15 in advance or $30 at the gate, with teens 13-17 at $10 and children under 12 free.
Who do I call?
Farm Progress customer service, 1-800-441-1410, or 212-600-3668.
Official Links
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- Boone County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest
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