2020 Wandin-Silvan Field Days Cancelled
Regrettably the Committee of the Wandin-Silvan Field Days announce that the 2020 event will not proceed this year due to the impact of COVID-19.
The Wandin-Silvan Field Days were due to be held on 16th & 17th October 2020 but, as with so many other festivals and events, the Committee has had to take careful consideration of the current situation, the health and well-being of all a major priority.
President, William Anker emphasised “This has been a very difficult decision for our Committee, and especially on the back of one of our most successful events last year during which we celebrated our 50th Anniversary. The Wandin-Silvan Field Days are considered as the premier event of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region of Victoria, with a significant value to the local economy.
We fully realise the impact and disappointment for all of our stakeholders, including members, exhibitors, and the numerous local community groups involved and of course our visitors. We thank everyone for their support and endorsement for our event over the course of time and we now look forward to working together to ensure a bigger and better experience at the 2021 event.” Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Watch a video from Rural TV Australia highlighting the overall importance of Fields Days - Supporting our Field Days
The next Wandin Silvan Field Days is scheduled to be held on Friday 15th & Saturday 16th October 2021. The Field Days continue to be the principal focus for the Horticultural and Agricultural producers of this particular region, and beyond. In 2019 we celebrated our 50th Anniversary year and after having to cancel the 2020 event we are looking forward to bigger and better events in the years ahead when things return to normal.
Plans are taking place for some extra features and our Committee welcomes your ideas or suggestions to help highlight this special occasion. Watch the video from a previous event to get a feel for our Field Days: The 2021 Exhibitor Prospectus and List of Exhibitors will be available closer to the event.
The 2019 List of Exhibitors who attended can viewed: here.
Gates will be open to the public:
To locate the Wandin Silvan Field Days explore the map at the bottom of this page, use Melways ref. 121 K9
or check the Yarra Valley region
information page.
You can see a plan of the Field Days site here.
The entrance fee benefits local CFA Brigades.
Eftpos facilities are available at the entry gate and an on-site mobile ATM is now also available.
Children under 15 are admitted free of charge.
Ample free on-site parking is available - please follow the signs.
Full on-site catering facilities are provided by several local schools and community groups.
We welcome exhibitors from as far as Tasmania, Queensland, New South Wales,
Western Australia and South Australia, as well as from regional and country Victoria,
along with a large number from local and metropolitan areas.
This year we will once again feature exhibitors ranging from farm machinery,
light industrial equipment, motor vehicles and motor bikes,
irrigation equipment and water tanks to information on the latest
pest & weed control, fertilisers and chemicals.
Demonstrations and displays of a wide variety of new equipment, such
as chain saws, ride-on mowers, retractable water sprayers and pruning
techniques will be available. Information on the packaging, transporting
and labeling of fruit will also be available. Motor vehicles & 4WDs
will be well represented, with many exhibitors featuring relevant products.
Government Departments including Hearing Australia, Natural Resources, Southern Rural Water,
Victorian Work Cover Authority and a special "Smoke House" simulation by the Country Fire
Authority will be featured.
Finance, real estate, insurance, local employment agencies, mobile telephone
companies will be present, along with various grower organisations.
A very popular attraction at the Field Days is the display of machinery of yesteryear, and the Yarra Valley Machinery Preservation Society will once again feature a working display of their restored machinery for visitors to the venue. Many hours and much care are devoted to the restoration of the machinery and the members are very happy to share their stories and discuss the features of their displays.
The popular "General Interest Exhibits" will once again provide a forum for a diverse range of local crafts and produce, with many exhibitors showcasing actual demonstrations of their products.
Arts and crafts, patchwork, lavender products, community organisations, gardening products, ladies and children's clothing and confectionery will feature, along with such demonstrations as weaving and leatherworking.
We look forward to the continued support of our many Exhibitors who have attended in the past, as well as welcoming and encouraging new businesses to participate, as we work together to ensure the continued success of the Wandin Silvan Field Days.
As we look forward to 2021's event we thank everyone who contributed to 2019's successful Wandin Silvan Field Days event. We congratulate all those who took part and appreciate the time and effort that went into their displays. You can see the 2019 winners in the various display categories in the President's Award Winners.Horticultural, agricultural & farm machinery field days
Event information
8.30am - 5.00pm Friday 15th October 2021
8.30am - 4.00pm Saturday October 16th
20121
Wide range of exhibitions
Activities & Entertainment
Yarra Valley Machinery Preservation Society display
General Interest Exhibits
