National Fieldays

Fieldays

View on map
Cultural & TraditionalMystery Creek
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsFieldays began as the Town and Country Fair
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

National Fieldays in Mystery Creek

National Fieldays, run by the New Zealand National Fieldays Society since 1969, is a four-day mid-June agricultural trade show at Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton, described as the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural trade event. More than 1,100 exhibitors and well over 100,000 visitors attend for agri-tech showcases, innovation awards, and competitions including fencing and sheepdog trials.

In June 1969, organisers of a new agricultural fair at Te Rapa Racecourse near Hamilton expected around three thousand visitors.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Fieldays began as the Town and Country Fair at Te Rapa Racecourse in June 1969, expecting around three thousand attendees and drawing twelve thousand instead, a scale of early success that led the organising society to purchase the Mystery Creek site in 1971 and has run there since

02

The mystery stays covered

Decades later it has grown into an event styled as the Southern Hemisphere's biggest agricultural trade show, with more than 1,100 exhibitors and gate numbers well over 130,000 in recent editions

03

The city starts moving

Its Innovation Awards give it a genuine role in New Zealand's agricultural technology sector rather than functioning purely as a trade display, showcasing new farming equipment and methods alongside traditional competitive elements such as fencing and sheepdog trials that tie the modern event back to its farming-community origins

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Founded in 1969 by the New Zealand National Fieldays Society and based at Mystery Creek since 1971

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the event grew out of New Zealand's farming community and has kept traditional competitive elements such as sheepdog trials and fencing competitions alongside its modern agri-tech innovation focus

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Mystery Creek you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Practical outdoor farm-style clothing is essential, since the event runs in New Zealand's midwinter and much of the site is open ground that turns muddy in wet weather; warm layers and a...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after National Fieldays does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.87 S, 175.35 EOpen in Google Maps

Mystery Creek, Waikato, New Zealand

Nearest airportAKL — Auckland
TransportStay close enough to the part of Mystery Creek you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after National Fieldays does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mystery Creek via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mystery Creek, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearPractical outdoor farm-style clothing is essential, since the event runs in New Zealand's midwinter and much of the site is open ground that turns muddy in wet weather; warm layers and a waterproof jacket are standard.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for New Zealand and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Fieldays?

National Fieldays is listed for Past edition: 10–13 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Fieldays take place?

The festival is listed in Mystery Creek, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mystery Creek, Waikato, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLfieldays.co.nz
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Calgary Stampede

Past edition: 3–12 July 2026

Calgary, Canada
Photo pending

Mawazine - Rhythms of the World

Past edition: 19–27 June 2026

Rabat/Sale, Morocco
Photo pending

Seville April Fair

Past edition: 21–26 April 2026

Seville, Spain
Photo pending

Minnesota State Fair

August · Summer

Falcon Heights, United States

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →