Get the answers you need! Our Farm Progress Show FAQs page tackles all the common questions about attending the show. Find out about tickets, parking, show hours and more. Plan your visit with ease and get the most out of your experience at the Farm Progress Show! If you have more questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Farm Progress Customer Service by calling 800-441-1410.
Discounted advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.FarmProgressShow.com for $15 + applicable taxes and fees. Tickets may also be purchased on-site using cash or credit card for $30. Student tickets for ages 13-17 are $10 at the gate and children under 12 are free.
Please note: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Premium ticket holders must collect their hats in person at the Farm Progress Show; hats are not available for shipping.
You will receive your ticket(s) via email.
Lunch vouchers and hats must be picked up in person at the Hospitality Building. Hats are not available for shipping.
Please have your confirmation email available to present to staff.
Cash and all major credit/debit cards are accepted for tickets on-site purchases.
ATMs are available at the front gate and by the Busch Light Beer Garden.
Large tour groups (20+ visitors) attending the Farm Progress Show interested in group ticketing should contact Farm Progress Customer Service at 1-800-441-1410.
The Farm Progress Show will be open from 8 AM until 4 PM daily September 1, 2 and 3, 2026. Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by Wyffels Hybrids, will be held at 7:30 AM each day of the show outside of Gate #1.
No pets are allowed on the show grounds. Service animals must be properly leashed at all times.
There are four food courts, one in each quadrant of the grounds. Food vendors will offer a variety of items such as hamburgers, chips, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, ribeye steak sandwiches, water, coffee, milk and soda. Each food court also has a restroom facility. In addition, there are food vendors distributed throughout the show site as well as in the Busch Light Beer Garden.
First aid stations are located at the north end of 6th St. (outside Gate #1) and at the Administration Building outside of Gate #6.
ATMs are located at Gate #1 and at the Busch Light Beer Garden.
Lactation spaces are located at each of the first aid stations for nursing mothers.
Information booths are dispersed throughout the grounds. There are 7 total - each stocked with show information and local materials. Any last-minute changes, exhibitor additions or special program details can also be found at the Info Booths along with field demo maps and a complete schedule of events. Info Booths are distinguished on the map with the Information symbol (ⓘ).
Restrooms are located near the entrances and within the four food court complexes. Most are portable restrooms dispersed throughout the grounds, however, there are 2 permanent restroom facilities in the northwest and southeast food courts.
EMS/emergency personnel are on stand-by near the show grounds. In case of emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Lost and Found is in the show office located outside of Gate #6 in the Administration Building.
The Farm Progress Show will be held rain or shine. In the case of extreme weather, the show may be closed or opening delayed depending on the severity. Please sign up for updates and follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date weather information.
There is one water bottle filling station on the grounds as well as water fountains at the two permanent restroom facilities.
John Deere is sponsoring free Wi-Fi coverage for the entire show site. Signs will be posted throughout the venue with login details and passwords.
There are several ways to connect with us and stay up-to-date on all the latest show information and events: Download the Farm Progress Show App in the app store on your smart device, follow us on social media through Facebook and X (@FPShow), and sign up for email alerts so you can stay in the loop and make the most of your show experience.
Visitors with general questions may contact Farm Progress Customer Service by calling 800-441-1410. For all golf cart questions, please call 212-600-3668 and select Option 2 or visit our Golf Cart page for more information.
The Farm Progress Show Hospitality Tent is in the center of the show site at the intersection of 6th St. and Central Ave. Here you can visit with our editors, pick up a copy of the latest Farm Progress Publications, enter to win prizes, and listen to high-quality industry experts on The Main Stage, sponsored by Titan.
Farm Progress will host the Women in the Field program in the Hospitality Tent on Wednesday, September 2. We are excited to honor the new 2026 Producer of the Year during the program.
Field Demonstrations are located east of the show grounds. Trams to visit the demonstration fields will pick up and drop off at the east end of Central Ave. Corn Harvesting demos will begin at 11:00 a.m. and Tillage will begin at 2:00 p.m. Autonomous demos and Ride and Drive will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Tillage will begin at 1:00 p.m. Autonomous Machine Demos will run continuously between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Ride and Drives will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The FPS Drone Zone demos will take place between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Daily Cover Crop Plot walks will be held at 10:00 AM and Agronomy Zone Tours will begin at 2:00 PM. Please check the mobile app for a full list of demonstrations and participating exhibitors.
The Busch Light Beer Garden is located in the Southwest Quadrant of the show grounds on Lot # 141. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 9/1, and Wednesday, 9/2, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, 9/3.
The Canine Stars is an educational entertainment act featuring rescue dogs performing various stunts as featured on America’s Got Talent. Performances, sponsored by Grinnell Mutual, will be held at 10 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM daily on Lot #1013 in the Northwest Quadrant.
Several of the ride and drives are hosted on the manufacturer’s exhibit space listed in the show program. Those that are not on the exhibit field can be found east of the show site at the east end of Central Ave near the field demos.
Farm Progress Show visitors may bring in their own golf carts but they must purchase a pass from the Golf Cart Vendor upon arrival. Golf cart passes are $80 and are valid for all three days of the show. Handicapped visitors may bring their own golf cart for no charge, but must still obtain a pass from the Golf Cart Vendor and will need to provide handicapped documentation for verification. The Farm Progress Show does not allow vehicles that idle on their own such as ATVs, UTVs, “Gators”, lawnmowers, etc.
Visit our Golf Cart page for more information.
No pets are allowed on the show grounds. Service animals must be properly leashed at all times.
Handicapped parking sites are located close to the entrance gates in the north and south parking lots. Parking staff will direct handicapped vehicles to the correct parking locations. Please have your handicapped verification visible.
Visitors may bring their own mobility scooter to the Farm Progress Show for no charge. In addition, a limited number of mobility scooters are available to rent on-site through the Golf Cart Vendor. Mobility scooter rentals are first-come, first-served.
