EVENT: Agfest Field Days 2014
The Aurora Craft Display where visitors can view and purchase Tasmanian-made arts, crafts and gourmet specialties.
New Holland's brand new Roll-belt baler on display.
Case IH Quadtrac on display for the first time in Tasmania at FMT's stand
The larger than life tracked Case IH Quadtrac 450 tractor received quite a bit of attention from passers-by.
Sweet treats galore at Agfest
Tasmanian arts and craft galore for purchase.
Event-goers enjoying the first day of the field days when the sun was out and the weather was dry.
Agfest 2014 attracted almost 60,000 visitors through the gates over the three days it was held.
Agfest is run by a group of volunteers from the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania.
A show highlight: the Equine Expo in which Olympic gold medallist Stuart Tinney held his equine masterclass.
Visitors enjoying a range of arts, crafts and gourmet delights on display in the indoor pavilions.
The brand new JCB Workmax 800D UTV was launched to the Australian market at Agfest.
Little ones having a ball at Agfest 2014.
New Holland's tractors and machinery on display at Gaffney Machinery's stand.
Sheep dog demo.
In addition to machinery, livestock was also another highlight at the field days.
Treats to satisfy the sweet tooth.
Beautiful tulips on show.
Impressive wire craft for your backyard.
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The Aurora Craft Display where visitors can view and purchase Tasmanian-made arts, crafts and gourmet specialties.
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New Holland's brand new Roll-belt baler on display.
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Case IH Quadtrac on display for the first time in Tasmania at FMT's stand
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The larger than life tracked Case IH Quadtrac 450 tractor received quite a bit of attention from passers-by.
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Sweet treats galore at Agfest
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Tasmanian arts and craft galore for purchase.
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Event-goers enjoying the first day of the field days when the sun was out and the weather was dry.
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Agfest 2014 attracted almost 60,000 visitors through the gates over the three days it was held.
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Agfest is run by a group of volunteers from the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania.
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A show highlight: the Equine Expo in which Olympic gold medallist Stuart Tinney held his equine masterclass.
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Visitors enjoying a range of arts, crafts and gourmet delights on display in the indoor pavilions.
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The brand new JCB Workmax 800D UTV was launched to the Australian market at Agfest.
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Little ones having a ball at Agfest 2014.
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New Holland's tractors and machinery on display at Gaffney Machinery's stand.
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Sheep dog demo.
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In addition to machinery, livestock was also another highlight at the field days.
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Treats to satisfy the sweet tooth.
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Beautiful tulips on show.
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Impressive wire craft for your backyard.
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One of Tasmania’s and the country’s largest agricultural events will take place from May 1 to 3 in Carrick, Tasmania.
Check out our coverage from the field days which include interveiws with JCB, New Holland, Case IH and more
Held since 1983, the field days has grown from a 111 exhibitor event to one that attracts over 700 exhibitors and 60,000 patrons.
It is organised and run by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania and features not only farming and agriculture goods but also anything and everything to do with rural lifestyle.
From arts and crafts to dairy products; and from equine to heritage tractor displays, the event attracts both young and old alike to attend.
A range of site awards will also be handed out to exhibitors on the last day of the event, which includes best single site, best multiple site, best craft exhibit, best agricultural demonstration and so on.
WHEN
Thursday May 1 to Saturday May 3
Operating hours: 8am to 5pm daily
WHERE
Quercus Rural Youth Park, Oak Street, Carrick, Tasmania
WHO
Farmers, Primary Producers, equine lovers etc. Suitable for all in the family to visit.
TICKETS
Adults - $15
Children (5-15 inclusive) - $5
Children under 5 – Free entry
Accommodation
To help plan your trip, click here to find accommodation in Carrick.
MORE INFORMATION
For exhibitor listings, programs, site map and contact details, visit the AgFest website.
Look up list of all agricultural field days in Australia for 2014
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