Farming
Southern Field Days is back at Waimumu from 11–13 February 2026, bringing three days of innovation, competition, machinery, rural pride and classic crowd favourites. From the ever-popular Tractor Pull and Speed Shear to national-level fencing competitions, mud buggy demonstrations and National Lamb Day celebrations, there’s something happening across the site each day. Here’s the full programme so you can plan your visit, for more information go to the official Southern Field Days website. Search for exhibitors here.
Waimumu | 11–13 February 2026
Wednesday 11 February 2026
8:30am Tractor Pull Briefing (Times may vary due to the weather. Listen to PA)
9:00am Tractor Pull Heats
9:00am Farm Innovation Awards – Judging Begins
11:00am Chairman & Mayoral Welcome (in front of the Office)
Thursday 12 February 2026
8:30am Tractor Pull Briefing (Times may vary due to the weather. Listen to PA)
8:30amNZFC South Island Doubles Fencing Competition – Judges Briefing
Demonstration Area
South Island’s leading fencers are lining up to compete in this national-level fencing competition.
9:00am Tractor Pull Heats
9:30am NZFC South Island Fencing Competition
10:00am Prize Giving – Kids Colouring Competition (Out the front of the Office)
11:30am Adam Newton House Auction Profits to Southland Rural Support Trust
Throughout the Day (Thursday Only) Southern Trailblazers Club & Clutha 4WD Club Mud Buggy Demonstrations run over 6 courses, 4 times during the day.
Friday 13 February 2026
11:00am – 1:00pm National Lamb Day
12:00pm Presentations (in front of the Office) Farm Innovation Awards, Southern Field Days Best Site Award, Bowmar Trophy – Best Machinery Site Award
1:00pm Tractor Pull Final (Approximate time – listen to the PA)
1:30pm Speed Shear (MLT Bar Lawn)
📍 Location Waimumu (12kms from Gore)
🕘 Event Times 9am – 5pm each day
🎟️ Tickets Adults: $25, Children under 16: Free, Students (with valid student ID): Free
🔎 Exhibitors Search for exhibitors on the official Southern Field Days website before you arrive to help plan your visit.
🅿️ Parking Information They have shared parking areas for both exhibitors and spectators — there is no separate parking for each group.
Designated mobility parking is available on site. Please follow signage and the instructions of our parking team.
All parking is managed by volunteer groups, so please be respectful and follow their directions — they’re there to help keep everyone safe and moving.
🚧 Road Closures A section of the road will be closed daily from 7am – 7pm during Southern Field Days.
➡️ Coming from Invercargill Please enter via the south end gates Access to Gates 5 and 6
⬅️ Coming from Gore Please enter via the north end gates
Access to Gates 1, 2, 3 and 4
🔁 Through Traffic If you’re travelling through the area, alternative routes are available via Mataura or Upper Charlton.
