CAN I BRING MY DOG TO ELDERS FARMFEST?
With the exception of guide dogs for the vision impaired, registered service dogs for medical or disability requirements. other than those exceptions, no dogs are permitted on-site.
WHERE IS HEADQUARTERS (HQ) LOCATED?
Headquarters is on the southern end of the field located on site B/19.
WHERE ARE THE TOILETS?
Toilets are located on rows in B/05, D/32, G/21, J/10, N/36 U/28 and Livestock Area. Disabled toilets available end of B/05 and J/11
WHAT TIME DO THE GATES OPEN?
Gates for public access will open at 8:30am each morning.
WHAT TIME DOES THE CARPARK OPEN?
The car park will be open for public entry from 7:30am each morning.
CAN I PURCHASE TICKETS EARLY?
Don’t miss your chance to see Queensland’s biggest field days, Elders FarmFest! At Kingsthorpe Park (Toowoomba), from Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 6 June 2024. Be a part of a special event – you will be able to pre-purchase your tickets online and avoid the queues at the field day site.
FARMFEST TICKETS
HOW CAN I WORK FOR AN EXHIBITOR?
If you would like to seek casual employment with one of our exhibitors, please email us and ask to be added to the employment list, which is shared with exhibitors seeking help in the lead-up over the days of the event, and during dismantling. farmfest@austcommunitymedia.com.au
HOW DO I APPLY TO WORK AT FARMFEST?
If you are interested in working at Elders FarmFest, you will need to email your interest to farmfest@austcommunitymedia.com.au
CAN I GET HELP TAKING ITEMS TO MY CAR DURING THE EVENT?
Elders FarmFest offers a free parcel pickup service during the event. Please note, not all exhibitors have registered with parcel pickup. It is only for items between 10 and 40 kilograms. Please check with the exhibitor if they have registered. If they are registered they will provide you with a parcel pick-up ticket once you have finalised your purchase. Your item/s will then be collected by our drivers and taken to the official parcel pick-up depot located at Gate 3.
When you’re ready to leave the event, simply return to your car, then make your way to Gate 3 on the western end of the field, follow the parcel-up signs into the depo to collect your item/s.
CAN WE CAMP AT ELDERS FARMFEST?
No, unfortunately, no one is allowed to camp on the FarmFest property.
CAN WE BRING ALCOHOL TO THE SITE?
No, you cannot bring alcohol onto the FarmFest site.
There are three public bars that operate at FarmFest daily from 10am to 4pm.
The bars are located at B/08, M/36, and Livestock Area. Please Note: No alcohol is allowed to be consumed outside of the bar areas.
No alcohol is to be served or consumed by persons under 18 years of age and no alcohol will be supplied to an intoxicated person.
WHERE IS THE ATM LOCATED?
ATMs are located outside Headquarters on B/19 and outside the Pavilion on MP/09 and operate from 8:30am daily.
WHERE IS THE DISABLED CAR PARK?
Disabled car parking is available in the southern car park.
Look out for the disabled parking signs.
WHERE CAN I FIND AN OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK?
Official Guide Books are located at all ticket booths and at headquarters B/19.
WHERE IS THE TAXI RANK?
The Taxi rank is located is at the southeast end of the field, at Ticket Booth, Gate 2.
ARE THERE GLUTEN-FREE FOOD OPTIONS AT ELDERS FARMFEST?
Yes, there are a number of gluten-Free options with many of our food vendors.
WHAT ENTERTAINMENT IS THERE AT ELDERS FARMFEST?
From livestock competitions, petting zoo and machinery & drone demonstrations to informative learning sessions. You will find something at Elders FarmFest to keep you entertained.
WHERE IS THE BABY CHANGE ROOM?
The baby change room is located next to Headquarters in the First Aid Building located at B/20
CAN I HIRE A MOBILITY SCOOTER?
To hire a scooter at Elders FarmFest, it is preferred to book online prior to attending the event directly with Show Mobility – www.showlockers.com.au.
You will be able to select your scooter and select which day you will be attending. The booking will be completed by making payment via a credit card and a confirmation email will be sent to you.
If you would like to hire on the day, walk up to the stand located at W/30 (Gate 5) and have payment ready (card or cash) and your identification (a driver’s licence will be held as a deposit until the scooter is returned).
CAN I HIRE A GOLF CART?
To hire a golf cart at Elders FarmFest, it is preferred to book online prior to attending the event directly with Augusta Golf Cars.
If you would like to hire on the day, walk up to the stand located at W/28 (Gate 5) and have payment ready (card or cash) and your identification (a driver’s licence will be held as a deposit until the Golf Cart is returned).
DO YOU HAVE A SHUTTLE BUS TO OFFER A LIFT AROUND THE SITE?
Shuttle bus service picks up at Headquarters and Livestock Area roaming the static display area to enable you to see more of the site – also operates throughout the car parks to pick you up and take you to the closest ticket booth.
DOES FARMFEST BROADCAST THE PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) SYSTEM?
Yes, FarmFest in fact has its own radio station – FarmFest FM 94.5 -Powered by Elders.
FarmFest FM runs during the event.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE RURAL AID PRECINCT FARMFEST?
In 2024, FarmFest features the Rural Aid Precinct, inviting several rural and regional support organisations to provide some lifesaving preventative health and safety information, on-site help to apply for relief and assistance for farmers and families.
See the Rural Aid Precinct at LS/42-43 in the Livestock area.
