Exhibitor bookings open for Henty field days

Exhibitor bookings have opened for the 2022 Henty Machinery Field Days (HMFD) with planning well underway for what organisers claim to be southern Australia’s largest agricultural event.

HMFD chief executive officer, Belinda Anderson, urged those interested to display their wares or services at the show to book their spot by the exhibitor booking deadline of July 31.

“Existing, new or potential exhibitors are encouraged to submit their applications via the HMFD website,” she said.

“It is important for exhibitors to be aware that even if they booked in 2021, they still need to rebook to ensure their sites for 2022.”

Online ticket sales for general entry will open on July 1 via the HMFD website.

The show is returning bigger and better with new features in addition to the usual attractions after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, organisers said.

A new addition for the 2022 event that visitors can look forward to is a new ticketed concert featuring country music singer and I’m a Celebrity star, Brooke McClymont, and her Golden Guitar winning husband, Adam Eckersley. The concert will take place at the main stage after the gates close at 5pm on Wednesday, September 21.

The couple will be supported by Walla Walla farmer, singer, songwriter and The Voice entrant Danny Phegan and his Longreach band.

The field days will have all the usual attractions including the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award, the working sheep and yard dog trials, Country Lifestyle pavilion, Farm Gate Produce Market, Baker Seeds agronomy trials, helicopter joy rides, live entertainment, outdoor reptile show, the Natural Fibre Fashion Awards and vintage farm machinery display.

Entries have opened for the 2022 Henty Natural Fibre Fashion Awards with prizes valued at around $5500 and a new award this year for the Business Development Award: Australian Made Fibre sponsored by JMP Developments, Wodonga, for $500.

The award aims to encourage designers with business aspirations to produce garments made with natural fibres.

Also back this year will be the exhibitor awards for Best Outdoor Large Commercial, Best Outdoor General, Best Indoor (Country Lifestyle and Farm Gate).