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HarvestFest 2026

Lock it in! HarvestFest 2026: August 11-12 2026. A national event created by harvesters, for harvesters. Two big days of machinery, knowledge-sharing, industry updates, and genuine connection.

What is HarvestFest?

• All major header manufacturers will be in attendance, running live walkarounds of the latest models
• Extensive exhibitor line-up featuring machinery, chaser bins, technology, parts, and services
• Tuesday night dinner and industry forum – what’s the future of harvesting look like? Industry leaders discuss what lies ahead
• ACH Annual General Meeting – including a key presentation from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on transporting headers across Australia

Tuesday August 11 2026
Exhibition and Education Day
Open to all, offering a broad spectrum of potential customers and industry stakeholders.

8.30am Official Welcome
Opening of HarvestFest 2026 by the Australian Custom Harvesters.

8.45am Presentation Round 1
Machinery manufacturer and industry specialist presentations.

9.45am Break
Morning tea and exhibitor networking.

10.15 am Presentation Round 2
Machinery manufacturer and industry specialist presentations.

11.15 am Presentation Round 3
Machinery manufacturer and industry specialist presentations.

12.15pm Break
Lunch and exhibition viewing.

1.15 pm Presentation Round 4
Machinery manufacturer and industry specialist presentations.

2.15pm Break
Afternoon Tea and exhibitor networking.

2.45pm Presentation Round 5
Machinery manufacturer and industry specialist presentations.

3.45 pm Machinery & Innovation Showcase
Dedicated time to inspect machinery, visit exhibitor sites and engage with manufacturers, researchers and technical specialists.

5.30pm HarvestFest Forum
An interactive one-hour panel discussion covering key issues affecting Australia’s harvesting industry.

6.30pm HarvestFest Dinner
Industry networking dinner for delegates, exhibitors, sponsors and invited guests.

Wednesday August 12 2026
ACH Annual General Meeting (AGM)

8.30am Australian Custom Harvesters Annual General Meeting
ACH members. Non-members are invited to network with exhibitors and inspect machinery displays.

9.30am Machinery & Innovation Showcase Opens
Static machinery displays, exhibitor engagement and technical discussions.

9.30am Supplementary Presentations
Front manufacturers, machinery specialists and industry suppliers.

10.15 am Break
Morning Tea

10.45am Supplementary Presentations Continue
Harvesting equipment, precision technology, research and specialist products.

11.30am Formal Presentation Program Concludes
Machinery displays, exhibitor engagement and networking.

1.00pm Break
Lunch

2.00pm Machinery & Innovation Showcase
Networking and exhibitor engagement.

3.45pm Closing remarks and acknowledgements.

4.00pm HarvestFest 2026 Concludes

Accommodation

Free entry for ACH members

Please RSVP as soon as you can. ACH Associates are $50. Non-members are $75.

Includes Harvestfest and dinner on the Tuesday night.

Not a member? This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the benefits of ACH membership for just $350 per year. Join today.

Exhibitor information

Your support is essential

Come along, enjoy the camaraderie, and take part in shaping the direction of harvesting.

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Questions, suggestions or inquiries

Call Damian Talbot on 0428 554 928 or Andy Worland on 0401 999 350. Or email andy@circlemedia.com.au.

HarvestFest is presented with the grateful assistance of Moree Plains Shire.

We look forward to seeing you in Moree