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 2026 Ag Progress Days Official Program Guide is now available. Included in the guide is the Schedule of Events Calendar, your comprehensive resource for daily activities and demonstrations throughout the show. Browse the schedule by date and topic to easily find events that match your interests and make the most of your Ag Progress Days experience.

View Maps in the menu to the right of this page for a listing of exhibitors and floor plan layouts f. There are also searchable features to map your exhibitors you want to visit, as well as profiles of vendors who provided more information.

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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, 3 provinces of Canada, and several countries around the world, 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

• 80+ acres for Crops and Machinery Demonstrations
• 55 acres for Indoor and Outdoor Exhibits
• 50th Anniversary Exhibit Location - Red Barn upper floor
• Educational Presentations to Ask the Experts and On-Demand Video Resources
• 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
• Equipment Demonstrations for Equipment and Field Machinery
• Meetings for Agricultural Associations and Governmental Agencies
• Youth and 4-H activities and topics such as Corn Maze, Pollinators, Rabbits, Wildlife, Plants, Insects, and Family Fun
• Tours to highlight current research activities at the Research Center plus Virtual Tour content
• Local Non-Profit or Ag Association Food Vendors
• 2 Locations for Antiques in the Pasto Agricultural Museum and the Tractor Display
• Special Events may be held: PDA Special Discussion Sessions, College of Ag Dean's Town Hall Session, Joint Informational Meeting of the House and Senate Ag and Rural Affairs Committees; Updates from Chairman, US House Committee on Agriculture.