What Husker Harvest Days Is
Husker Harvest Days is recognized as the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show. It is held every year in Grand Island, Nebraska, presented by Farm Progress, and it serves both crop and livestock producers in the Western Corn Belt. The three-day show connects farmers and ranchers with hundreds of exhibitors, live field demonstrations and the BEEF Showcase. The 2026 show ran September 15 to 17, and the 2027 show is set for September 14 to 16, 2027.
What You Can Do There
Live field demonstrations
Equipment runs in real field conditions across 12 categories: grain harvesting, planting and tillage, corn stalk raking and baling, manure handling, haying, hay grinding, grain drying and handling, self-propelled sprayers, strip-till, autonomous equipment, grain bagging and feed mixers. Company experts answer questions after each demonstration. New in 2026 were corn stalk baling, tub grinders and feed mixers, plus an expanded HHD Drone Zone showing agricultural drones used for chemical application.
Ag Tech Pavilion
The Husker Harvest Ag Tech Pavilion debuted in 2026 in partnership with The Combine, an incubation space on Nebraska Innovation Campus, and the University of Nebraska. It held daily 30-minute panels with Q&A on autonomy and automation, practical AI, irrigation efficiency under Nebraska water policy, robotics and return on investment, and drones for crop scouting and livestock management. The Farm Progress AGTech Pitch Slam let ag startups present market-ready products.
Livestock industry training
The 2026 show featured the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Stockmanship and Stewardship program, which connected ranchers with livestock industry leaders.
Dates, Hours and Admission
| Item | 2026 show |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 15-17, 2026 |
| Hours | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central daily |
| Admission online | Free with online pre-registration |
| Gate admission | $25 for adults; $10 for students 13-17, or free with a donation of five nonperishable food items; free for children 12 and under |
The 2027 show returns to Grand Island on September 14 to 16, 2027. Registration for the 2026 show opened June 11, so watch for a similar early summer opening.
Who It Is For
- Corn, soybean and irrigated crop growers comparing harvest, tillage and planting equipment.
- Cattle producers looking for feeding, handling and stockmanship training.
- Producers curious about drones, autonomy and farm data tools.
How to Plan Your Day
- Pre-register online to skip the $25 gate price.
- Check the demonstration schedule and the Ag Tech Pavilion session tracks in the show's online planner.
- Plan for field walking and weather. Cooler temperatures and intermittent rain marked the 2026 show, and organizers noted producers still came out between harvest tasks.
Questions
Is it free to attend?
Yes with online pre-registration; otherwise adults pay $25 at the gate.
Are kids admitted?
Children 12 and under are free. Students 13 to 17 pay $10 or bring five nonperishable food items.
Where is it held?
In Grand Island, Nebraska. Use the show's website for the current map and parking.
Official Links
- Husker Harvest Days
- Husker Harvest 2026 event page
- 2026 registration and demonstrations announcement
- Ag Tech Pavilion announcement
- 2026 wrap-up and 2027 date
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Nebraska 4-H Horse Expo
The Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Show, the statewide 4-H horse competition, in Grand Island with check-in at Thompson Arena. The next dates posted are July 10 to 14, 2027.
- Hall County 4-H Fine Arts Night
Speech and talent contests for Hall County 4-H members, held March 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the College Park Auditorium; registration forms were due March 10.
Grand Island, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Hall County Official event details - Hall County 4-H Bicycle Road-E-O
Bicycle safety and skills event for ages 5-18 held May 27, 2026 at the Hall County Extension Office in Grand Island; pre-registration closed May 20.
Grand Island, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Hall County Official event details - Nebraska State Fair
Eleven-day state fair in Grand Island that always ends on Labor Day. It includes the 4-H and FFA exhibits, concerts at the BigIron Events Center and TD Landing, and horse and livestock events. The 2026 fair ran Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
- Nebraska Affiliate Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show
Quarter horse registry show opening the State Fair horse program, with classes starting at 8:00 a.m. in the indoor arena on Aug. 28 and 29, 2026.
Grand Island, NE | 308-382-1620 | Organizer: Nebraska State Fair Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.