Farm shows in Canada
where to see farm drones in 2026–27
Dates and places for the main Canadian farm shows, which ones had live drone demonstrations, and what to ask when you watch one fly.
Canadian farm shows, by date
| Show | Where | Next dates | Drones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agri-Trade | Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB | Nov 11–13, 2026 (2027: Nov 3–5) | Not confirmed |
| Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show | Moncton Coliseum, NB | Nov 19–21, 2026 | Indoor, no flying |
| Canadian Western Agribition | Regina, SK | Nov 23–28, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Southwest Agricultural Conference | University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, ON | Jan 5–6, 2027 | Talks: a "Drone 101" session |
| Grey Bruce Farmers' Week | Carriage House Events Centre, Hanover, ON | Jan 6–11, 2027 | Not confirmed |
| Western Canadian Crop Production Show | Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK | Jan 12–14, 2027 | Indoor, no flying |
| Manitoba Ag Days | Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB | Jan 19–21, 2027 | Talks: a drone spraying speaker |
| CrossRoads Crop Conference (formerly FarmTech) | Edmonton, AB | Jan 26–27, 2027 | Not confirmed |
| London Farm Show | Western Fair District, London, ON | Mar 3–5, 2027 | Indoor, no flying |
| Ottawa Valley Farm Show | Cohere Centre, Ottawa, ON | Mar 9–11, 2027 | Not confirmed |
| Ag in Motion | Near Langham, SK | Jul 20–22, 2027 | Flights (daily demos in 2026) |
| Expo-Champs | Saint-Hyacinthe, QC | Aug 17–19, 2027 | Field demos; new site (ITAQ) in 2027 |
| Canada's Outdoor Farm Show | Woodstock, ON | Sep 14–16, 2027 | Flights (daily demos in 2026) |
Dates come from each show's website, checked in November 2026. Confirm on the organizer's site before you travel; dates and venues change.
Which shows let you see drones fly
The two big outdoor shows are the best places to watch spray and spreading drones work. In 2026, Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock ran daily live demos in an open-field drone area, covering spraying, scouting and livestock monitoring, and Ag in Motion near Saskatoon had seven drone companies flying large and small aircraft every day. Expo-Champs in Québec also runs field demonstrations.
The winter shows are indoors, so you'll see drones on the stand and in talks rather than in the air. Southwest Agricultural Conference's 2027 program has a "Drone 101" session asking whether drones can replace a high-clearance sprayer.
What to ask at a drone demo
A show demo is short and flown with water. These questions tell you more than the flight:
| Ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| What water volume is it flying? | Product labels set an aerial minimum, often around 50 L/ha; a demo at a lower volume looks faster than real work |
| How wide is the real swath? | The maximum swath and the even-coverage swath differ |
| How long is a full cycle? | Fly, land, refill and swap batteries: that sets acres per day |
| What power does charging need? | A 120 V outlet charges far slower than 240 V or a generator |
| What does the operating weight come to? | Above 150 kg a drone needs a special flight operations certificate (rules) |
| Who services it in my area? | Parts and repairs in May matter more than the specs (repair and support) |
| Which certificate and licence will I need? | An Advanced pilot certificate, plus your province's aerial licence for pesticides (licence guide) |
See one fly on your own farm
A show tells you what a drone can do; a demo on your farm tells you what it will do in your fields, with your crew, water and power. We fly demos with clean water, ideally when your crop looks the way it will at application. Book a demo or compare the Agras T50 and Agras T100.
Running a field day for a farm group, co-op or crop advisors? Ask about a group demo.
Frequently asked questions
When is Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2027?
September 14–16, 2027, in Woodstock, Ontario. In 2026 the show ran daily drone demonstrations in an open-field drone area.
When is Ag in Motion 2027?
July 20–22, 2027, near Langham, northwest of Saskatoon. In 2026 seven drone companies flew demonstrations every day.
When is the London Farm Show 2027?
March 3–5, 2027, at the Western Fair District in London, Ontario. It is an indoor show.
Which Canadian farm shows have drone demonstrations?
The outdoor shows: Canada's Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock and Ag in Motion near Saskatoon both ran daily drone flights in 2026, and Expo-Champs in Québec runs field demonstrations.
What should I ask at a spray drone demo?
The water volume being flown, the real swath width, the time for a full fly-refill-recharge cycle, the power charging needs, the operating weight and who services the drone near you.
Can I see an agricultural drone before the next show?
Yes. Book a water-only demo on your own farm; it shows the flight, refill and crew workflow in your fields. Book a demo.
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