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Southern Farm Show
GenreAgricultural trade show
FrequencyAnnual
VenueNorth Carolina State Fairgrounds
Coordinates35°47′46″N 78°42′43″W / 35.7960°N 78.7119°W / 35.7960; -78.7119
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated1967 (1967)
Previous eventFebruary 5–7, 2025
Next eventFebruary 4–6, 2026
Attendance30,000+
PresidentDavid Zimmerman
Organised bySouthern Shows Inc.
Websitesouthernshows.com

The Southern Farm Show is an annual trade show and exhibition for farmers and related manufacturers that is held annually in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event was established in 1967 in Macon, Georgia, and has been held in February at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds since 1978. It draws an audience of more than 30,000 annually.

History

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The Southern Farm Show is an annual agricultural trade show and exhibition that was first held October 25–28, 1967 at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2][3] It was managed by Robert E. Zimmerman of Southeastern Shows Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina and was sponsored by The Progressive Farmer.[4] Its keynote address was given by Herman Talmadge, United States Senator.[3]

The second annual Southern Farm Show was held in Atlanta on November 12–15, 1968.[5] In November 1969, the trade show was held at the Mid-South Colesium and Fairgrounds in Memphis, Tennessee.[6] The fourth annual Southern Farm Show rotated back to Atlanta in November 1970, and returned to Memphis in November 1971.[7][8]

In 1971, the Southern Farm Show was held in Macon, Georgia on November 4–6, and in Memphis on November 16–18.[4][8][9] Georgia's Governor Jimmy Carter proclaimed that November 1–7, 1971, was Farm Show Week in Georgia.[4] 1971 also marked the introduction of a championship tractor pull to the farm show.[8][9][10]

The farm show was held at the Macon Colisium and Exhibit Grounds in Macon on October 19–21, 1972, overlapping with the Georgia State Fair.[11] In December 1972, the Southern Farm Show was a founding member of the national Farm Show Council.[12][13] The trade show continued to rotate between Macon and Memphis trom 1973 to 1977.[14]

On February 2–4, 1978, the Southern Farm Show moved to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, where it has remained since.[15][14][16] That year, entertainment was provided by farmer and singer Marty Robbins.[17] In 1981, Governor Jim Hunt proclaimed February 1–7 as Farm Show Week, in honor of the trade show.[18]

Initially, the Southern Farm Show only used a portion of the North Carolina State Fairgrounds' buildings.[19] In 1985, it was centered around the Jim Graham Building.[19] Over time, it expanded to include the Holshouser Building, the Martin Building, and the Hunt Horse Arena.[19] The event grew from just a few outside exhibits to more than 110 outside exhibits in 2024.[19] In 1996, large tents were added to house some of these exhibits.[19] The fairground's new Exposition Building was added to the event in 2005.[19] The farm show was cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[19]

As of 2024, the Southern Farm Show draws an audience of more than 30,000 people annually, mostly from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.[20] The Southern Farm Show is organized by Southern Shows Inc., formerly called Southeastern Shows, of Charlotte, North Carolina.[15][14] David Zimmerman is the president of the Southern Farm Show, joining the event in 1983.[20][21][19]

The 2026 Southern Farm Show is scheduled for February 4–6, 2026.[15]

Exhibits and programming

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The Southern Farm Show focuses on current and future developments in agriculture.[15] The event includes exhibitions, educational seminars, meetings, and networking opportunities for farmers.[20][18] The event also includes the Future Farmers of America Tractor and Truck Driving Competition, the Coon Mule Jump, a lumberjack show presented by the South Atlantic Woodsmen’s Association, and the Southern National Draft Horse Pull.[15][20][22]

The Southern Farm Show features exhibits of farm equipment and supplies from more than 400 suppliers and manufacturers related to agriculture and farming.[20] The products and services covered include agricultural machinery, animal health products, chemicals, fertilizers, filtration systems, forestry equipment, irrigation and drainage systems, land cleaning equipment, landscape equipment, outdoor power equipment, precision agriculture technologies, ventilation systems, and specialized equipment for cotton, peanuts, poultry, and tobacco.[15][20]

Some years, related organizations hold their annual meetings in conjunction with the Southern Farm Show. For example, the 2025 Southern Farm Show included the North Carolina Growers Association annual meeting, the Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina annual meeting, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Ag Development Forum, and the "State of North Carolina Agriculture" address by Steve Troxler, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture.[20]

Venue

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The Southern Farm Show is held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on 4285 Trinity Road in Raleigh, North Carolina.[20][23] The event includes the seven permanent fairground buildings, along with temporary structures and outdoor exhibitions.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Farm Show is Planned for 1967". The Atlanta Constitution. 1966-09-28. p. 13. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "City to Host Farm Show in New Hall". The Atlanta Journal. 1966-09-28. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Southern Farm Show Set for Atlanta in October". The Macon Telegraph. 1967-06-04. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c "You Might Pick Out a Farmer by His Tan". The Macon Telegraph. 1971-10-31. p. 62. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Farm Show Slated Here in November". The Atlanta Constitution. 1968-09-22. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Southern Farm Show Rotates to Memphis". Columbian-Progress. Columbia, Mississippi. 1969-11-20. p. 15. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Farm Show Slated". The Atlanta Journal. 1970-10-20. p. 56. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b c "Tractor Pull to Become Part in Farm Show". The Catahoula News-Booster. Jonesville, Louisiana. 1971-11-04. p. 30. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b "Southern Farm Show Here to Salute Agribusiness". The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, Tennessee. 1971-11-14. p. 49. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Tractor-Pull Success Gives Team Incentive". The Florida Times-Union. Jacksonville, Florida. 1973-03-04. p. 5. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Southern Farm Show Set". Martinsville Bulletin. Martinsville, Virginia. 1972-08-28. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "National Farm Show Council Started in Tulare". Tulare Advance-Register. 1972-12-06. p. 6. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ "Show Member List". Farm Show Council. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  14. ^ a b c "Broadening Scope Results in Name Change". Statesville Record and Landmark. 1976-06-11. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Southern Farm Show Raleigh 2026". Trade Fair Dates. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  16. ^ "Huge Farm Show is Planned". Winston-Salem Journal. 1977-06-27. p. 14. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ "Marty Robbins to Appear at Soutnern Farm Show". Rocky Mount Telegram. 1978-01-08. p. 41. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ a b "Agricultural Event of the Year". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. 1981-02-01. p. 19. Retrieved 2025-12-29 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h "David Zimmerman marks 40 years leading Southern Farm Show". Farm Progress. December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  20. ^ a b c d e f g h i Hart, John (November 26, 2024). "Get ready now for the Southern Farm Show". Farm Progress. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  21. ^ "David Zimmerman | Contact". Southern Farm Show. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  22. ^ Mace, Jody (2025-02-06). "Southern Farm Show at NC State Fairgrounds Feb. 5 to 7". Triangle on the Cheap. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  23. ^ "Contact Us | NC State Fair". North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
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