About the Show

The show is held annually for three days in August, at The Pennsylvania State University's - Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center. The 2026 show will continue to incorporate a virtual experience to feature our exhibitors and Penn State Extension programs on-demand webinars and Facebook Live-streaming videos, as available. Public Cable Network television coverage after the event is an annual opportunity to visit items you may have missed.

The Official Program Guide for Ag Progress Days Show 2026 will be available late July. Please note the Schedule of Events Calendar will provide you a complete listing of daily events, searchable by your interest. The schedule of events will be updated with current listings as we get closer to APD 2026.

View Maps for a listing of exhibitors and floor plan layouts from the 2025 show until registrations populate for 2026. There are also searchable features to map your exhibitors you want to visit, as well as profiles of vendors who provided more information.

View Photos of Ag Progress Days

Ag Progress Days features the latest technology and research exhibits, educational programs, and guided tours. Sponsored by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, the event will celebrate the fiftieth year to be held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, nine miles southwest of State College, PA. It is one of only three agricultural exhibitions in the country sponsored by a major University. Our exhibits showcase the latest in Penn State research, as well as information on best management practices and changing regulations in the agricultural industry.

With over 400 exhibitors from 35 states and 4 provinces of Canada, we have something for everyone. Each year, farming families from across Pennsylvania and surrounding states attend this three-day event. Of the 42,000 expected attendees, over 60 percent are actively engaged in agriculture or related professions. Come and learn about the latest innovations in the agricultural industry and spend your day with Penn State Extension educators.

Ag Progress Days features may include:

• 80+ acres for Crops and Machinery Demonstrations
• 55 acres for Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits
• 20 Educational Presentations to Ask the Experts and On-Demand Video Resources
• 20 Active Demonstrations around the grounds on topics such as Healthy Lifestyle, Cooking, Ag Safety & Health, Farm & Business, Animals & Livestock, Equine, Agronomic Crops & Soils, and Forest & Wildlife
• 20 Equipment Demonstrations for Equipment and Field Machinery
• 10 Meetings for Agricultural Associations and Governmental Agencies
• 12 Youth and 4-H activities and topics such as Corn Maze, Pollinators, Rabbits, Wildlife, Plants, Insects, and Family Fun       
• 8 Tours to highlight current research activities at the Research Center plus Virtual Tour content
• 8 Local Non-Profit or Ag Association Food Vendors
• 2 Locations for Antiques in the Pasto Agricultural Museum and the Tractor Display
• 5 Special Events may be held: PDA Special Discussion Sessions, College of Ag Dean's Town Hall Session, and Dean's Luncheon (Wednesday by Invite-Only); Joint Informational Meeting of the House and Senate Ag and Rural Affairs Committees; Updates from Chairman, US House Committee on Agriculture.