The GroundsFest Difference

A Unique Industry Gathering

Free entry. Free parking. Live demonstrations. Education. Innovation. Entertainment.

GroundsFest brings everything together in one place – creating an event where the whole industry can connect, learn and enjoy.

Try Before You Buy

Get closer to the latest machinery and technology with live demonstrations and hands-on experiences.

Innovation Everywhere

Be among the first to see exclusive product launches and new solutions from leading brands.

Education That Gives Back

Through the GroundsFest Academy, profits from the show are reinvested into free educational events across the UK, helping professionals develop.

Outdoor Demonstrations

See machinery working. Test performance. Make informed decisions.

The heart of GroundsFest is the opportunity to see the latest equipment in action.

Across the outdoor demonstration areas, visitors can watch leading manufacturers put their machinery through its paces in real working conditions. From mowing and turf care equipment to landscaping machinery, vehicles and new technology, it’s the perfect environment to compare products, ask questions and get hands-on with the innovations shaping the future of the industry.

At GroundsFest, you don’t just look at machinery – you experience it.

Machinery Nation LIVE

Where machinery meets entertainment.

Machinery Nation LIVE returns with even more action. Watch professional operators demonstrate incredible machines in a high-energy showcase designed to entertain, educate and inspire.

Indoor Exhibition Halls

Discover hundreds of brands under one roof.

Step inside and explore a huge range of products, services and solutions from leading industry suppliers.

With hundreds of brands exhibiting across the halls, you’ll find the latest machinery, irrigation, software, tools, vehicles, PPE, landscaping products and much more.

Expect exclusive launches, show offers, competitions and plenty of opportunities to meet the experts behind the brands.

FREE Educational Seminars

GroundsFest is committed to helping industry professionals develop their knowledge and skills.

Our free seminar programme brings together leading experts to share practical advice, technical knowledge and the latest industry insights. With sessions covering a wide range of topics, visitors can gain valuable CPD opportunities and take fresh ideas back to their workplace.

The Landscape Zone In partnership with BALI

A must-visit destination for anyone involved in landscaping.

Explore the latest ideas, meet industry experts, visit the BALI stand, enjoy expert-led sessions and hear conversations from the BALI Podcast stand.

The Innovation Award In partnership with HortWeek

Discover the products shaping the future of the industry.

Join us at 3:30pm on the HortWeek and BALI Theatre as we reveal the winners of the Innovation Award and celebrate the exhibitors bringing exciting new ideas to market.

Live Music Festival

The show doesn’t stop when the exhibition closes.

From 4pm on day one, GroundsFest transforms into an evening festival atmosphere. Enjoy live music, great food, drinks and the chance to continue networking in a relaxed environment. By popular demand, the world’s greatest Queen tribute band returns to the stage – so get ready to sing along!

Lawn Mower Racing In partnership with Kramp UK

Fast, noisy and completely unique.

Lawn mower racing returns to GroundsFest, bringing excitement and entertainment to the show. Whether you’re a fan from last year or watching for the first time, make sure you grab a spot trackside.

More Than a Show

GroundsFest is about people. It’s about conversations, connections and celebrating the incredible industry we’re all part of.

Check out the Exhibitor List here