Large-scale show brings equipment demos, AgTech and local firms to Woodstock's outskirts
For the 33rd year, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show will spread across a 100-acre field just outside Woodstock from Sept. 15 to 17, drawing what organisers expect will be in excess of 600 exhibitors and about 40,000 visitors. The three-day event is billed as a meeting place for commercial farmers, students, start-ups and equipment suppliers to see machinery and new technologies operating under real-world conditions.
Live demonstrations will be a focal point of the event. Attendees can watch conventional and cutting-edge machines in action, including autonomous, robotic and electric equipment, and observe how those systems perform in field conditions. The show will also offer interactive crop plot tours and dedicated hubs that highlight livestock handling, virtual fencing, grazing-management tools and dairy robotic feeding systems.
Organisers have set aside space for an AgTech Networking and Innovation Hub, intended as a showcase and launchpad for emerging agricultural technologies. Local businesses are among the companies exhibiting this year, signalling the show’s continuing role as a commercial and community platform for Oxford County suppliers.
- Dates: Sept. 15–17
- Site: 100 acres of farmland outside Woodstock
- Expected exhibitors: more than 600
- Expected visitors: around 40,000
- Local exhibitors named: Weber’s Farm Service Corp, Walco Equipment Ltd, Bauman Manufacturing, Floradale Feed Mill Limited, MK Martin Enterprise
Representatives of Bauman Manufacturing, which has long-maintained a presence at the show, said the event is both a sales opportunity and a rare chance to reconnect face-to-face with customers and partner manufacturers. Jordan McDonald, sales and marketing lead at Bauman Manufacturing, described the company’s history at the show and the value of direct feedback from attendees.
"We’ve been attending the farm show for decades. We’ve always had the same booth, and we showcase our conveyors and elevators."
McDonald said she attends every year and encouraged agricultural professionals to reserve ample time to explore the extensive exhibit areas. She highlighted the variety of new equipment and products that appear each year and the importance of hearing customer experiences in person.
Local economic and sector impacts
The show’s mix of demonstrations, product launches and networking reinforces Woodstock’s role as a regional centre for agricultural commerce. For local suppliers and service firms, the event is a concentrated marketplace: potential buyers, technicians, students contemplating agri-careers and other manufacturers all come together over three days.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Site area | 100 acres |
| Number of exhibitors | More than 600 |
| Expected attendance | About 40,000 visitors |
| Dates | Sept. 15–17 |
Beyond immediate sales leads, the show influences equipment adoption and management practices on area farms. Demonstrations of autonomous and electric machines, plus presentations on grazing management and virtual fencing, offer producers a hands-on way to weigh the costs and benefits before investing.
For Woodstock and surrounding townships, the influx of visitors also has short-term effects on local services: hospitality, food service and transport businesses typically see increased demand during the show. The event’s large footprint and mix of local and national exhibitors underscore its continuing importance to the region’s agricultural economy.
Organisers and participating companies recommend visitors plan their day because of the breadth of exhibits and concurrent programming. For local producers and residents, the Outdoor Farm Show remains one of the most important annual gatherings to see the farm sector’s latest equipment and innovation in person.
