GROW Festival

GROW is a big, relaxed, community-led festival and field day bringing farmers, scientists, land managers and consumers together to drive positive change in agriculture, food production and land stewardship. Together, we can achieve a brighter, healthier, climate-adaptive and more profitable future. Pay-what-you-can tickets from $25, dinner tickets $20. Every ticket includes entry to every session, regardless of how much you can contribute. For more information and program details visit www.growfestival.au

Why go to GROW?

🌱 Diverse program: 40+ sessions across five activity hubs guided by international and local practitioners, scientists, authors, educators and innovators

🌾 Hands-on experiences: Get into the paddock for workshops and demonstrations about seeding, grazing, fencing, weed and pest control, soil science and much more

🍽 Good food: A carefully curated selection of local food and drinks to purchase across the day and evening

🌳 Beautiful venue: Kyneton Racecourse includes air-conditioned indoor spaces, shady outdoor areas, marquees, lawns, access to the Campaspe River and picturesque farmland

📚Lots to see and do: Visit the GROW bookroom, soil lab, soil pit, paddock and exhibitor displays

🚗 Convenience: Kyneton Racecourse is just an hour from Melbourne, Bendigo & Ballarat and ample parking is available. Lots of local accommodation to make a weekend of it!

🚰 Sustainable, responsible: GROW is a low-waste event. Crockery and cutlery is reusable or compostable, our dishwashing service is solar powered and there is a drinking-water station for rehydration. Bring your drink bottle!

👩‍🌾🧑‍🌾 Community run: This is a not-for-profit event by farmers for farmers and for anyone interested in caring for the environment