Discount 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 $25. Student tickets for ages 13-17 are $10 at the gate and children under 12 are free. 

Cash and all major credit/debit cards are accepted for tickets on-site purchases.

ATMs are available at the front gate and by the Syngenta Square beer tent.

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 August 27, 28, and 29, 2024. 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.

Yes! Simply open your app store and search “2024 Farm Progress Show” to download the app.

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 Syngenta Square 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. 

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 distringuished on the map by a question mark (?). 

Restrooms are located near the entrances and within the four food court complexes. Most are portable restrooms dispersed throughout the grounds, however, there are two 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 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 are two water bottle filling stations on the show grounds, sponsored by ADM. These hydration stations are located in the Southeast Quadrant on Lot #1259 and in the Southwest Quadrant on Lot 18S. 

This year, visitors can enjoy complimentary WIFI access throughout the show grounds provided by JD Link and John Deere. Network and login information can be found at the entrance gates upon arrival.

There are several ways to connect with us and stay up-to-date on all the latest show information and events: Download the 2024 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. 

Yes - free parking is available for all vehicles adjacent to the show site and is identified by different colored row markers. Remember the row number where you park so you can find your vehicle after the show.

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.

Golf cart rentals can be booked in advance directly with our golf cart vendor beginning June 1, 2024. Reservations are strongly recommended as golf carts sell out quickly. For more information, visit the Golf Cart page on the Farm Progress Show website or call 212-600-3668 and select Option 2.

Farm Progress Show visitors may bring in their own golf carts but they must purchase a pass from the Golf Cart Vendor upon arrival. 2024 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”, lawn mowers, etc. 

RV and camper parking are available at this year’s Farm Progress Show in the north parking lot. There is no fee to park and no facilities or hookups are provided. RV and camper parking is first-come, first-served and will open after noon (12:00 PM) on Monday August 26, 2024. Camping is also available with hookups at several nearby campgrounds. Visit www.visitcentraliowa.com/campgrounds for more information about local camping accomodations.

Golf cart courtesy shuttles are offered on the show grounds and in the parking lots and are sponsored by Iowa Soybean. You can board the courtesy shuttles at any of the seven information booths dispersed throughout the show.

Yes! Bus parking for charter and school buses is available on the South side of the show grounds outside of Gate #5.

Due to the number of exhibitors at visitors at the Farm Progress Show, we do not offer a room block. However, there are many great hotels in the local area. Nearby hotels can be found by visiting https://visitcentraliowa.com/lodging/

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 ADM main stage. 

Farm Progress is excited to launch a new program, Women in the Field, at its 2024 events. This initiative aims to recognize the contributions of women in agriculture, increase female representation across the Farm Progress brands and foster long-lasting relationships that align with the future of the agriculture industry.

Women in the Field programming at the Farm Progress Show is powered by Case IH and is hosted on the Case IH exhibit in the Northwest Quadrant, Lot #113. See the stage schedule here.

One exciting piece of equipment coming to the Farm Progress Show for the first time is the Air Tractor. it will be stationed in the Northwest corner of the show site on Lot #101.

In an effort to accommodate even more indoor exhibits for the 2024 Farm Progress Show, we have added a second Varied Industries Tent in the Southeast Quadrant of the show grounds. We encourage all visitors to walk through the VIT and the VITE as part of their show plans and see what our exhibitors have to offer!

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 AM and Tillage will begin at 2:00 PM. Autonomous demos and Ride and Drive will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.

There are no plans for a concert at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. However, there is much to see and do all three days of the show! Check the Farm Progress Show app for a full schedule as well as special appearances and events hosted by our exhibitors.

The Syngenta Square Beer Garden is located in the Northwest Quadrant of the show grounds on Lot # 302. The hours of operation are 11 AM to 6 PM on Tuesday 8/27 and Wednesday 8/28, and 11 AM to 4 PM on Thursday 8/29.

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 #1344 in the Southeast 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. 2024 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. 

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.