Fieldays Pre-Release

Pre-Release overview

Pre-Release gives eligible Fieldays exhibitors the opportunity to RETAIN, REDUCE, or RELEASE their existing site(s) for Fieldays 2027 (16–19 June 2027) before General Site Applications open.

Exhibitors wishing to EXPAND their existing Fieldays footprint onto an adjoining site may register their interest during the Pre-Release period while retaining their current site(s). Expansion requests will only be approved if the neighbouring exhibitor chooses to release their site during the Pre-Release period.

Exhibitors will be able to view the Fieldays 2027 site fees map before submitting their Pre-Release application.

Once General Site applications open in early October 2026, Exhibitors not already allocated a site will have the opportunity to indicate their top three site preferences. 

• Any returning Exhibitors wishing to look at alternate site options or to expand their footprint will need to apply through this General Site application process, along with those who exhibited within the ineligible areas. 
• Due to application volume, there is no guarantee of allocation at the event, or on the requested sites, however, we will always do our best to meet your preferences. 

Pre-Release criteria

To be eligible for acceptance, Exhibitors must: 

• Have been the Main Exhibitor in an eligible Precinct at the previous Fieldays event;
• Be wanting to retain at least one (1) or all of the Site(s) held at the previous Fieldays event; or be interested in expanding in the current location. This does not include relocating your Site(s) to another part of the Event.
• Have a good payment history, with no outstanding fees.
• Have a good compliance history with Fieldays Exhibiting Terms and Conditions.
• Have a product offering and planned site design that meets the Precincts' Exhibiting Criteria.

Fieldays Pre-Release Terms and Conditions

Why would my application be declined? 

• You do not meet the Pre-Release criteria.
• Due to exhibiting area changes or changes in your product offering, you no longer meet the criteria for your existing sites(s). 
• Due to event layout changes, or the positioning of a Fieldays Partner or Sponsor, or where your existing site(s) is no longer available.

Applications declined under Pre-Release may still make a General Site application, when this opens in October.

Pre-Release booking timeline

Pre-Release applications for Fieldays 2027 will open mid June 2026, and will close at 5pm on 31st July 2026.

• An invoice for booking fees for retained sites will be issued upon receiving your application, and must be paid in full within 14 days.
• If accepted, you will receive a formal Site Offer prior to 31st August 2026.
• Formal notification will be sent via email to those whose Pre-Release application has been declined.

Pre-Release booking fee

A booking fee of $ 465+GST per retained site will be invoiced upon the Pre-Release application being received. Payment must be made in full within 14 days for the application to proceed. If payment is not made in full within 14 days, the application will be declined and the site(s) will be released.

The booking fee is not a deposit against Site Fees.

The booking fee is non-refundable, except where:

• the Society requires the Exhibitor to relocate, to accommodate a Fieldays Partner, Sponsor or Fieldays strategic initiative.
• the Society has declined the Pre-Release application in line with the Exhibiting Criteria and/or Exhibiting Terms and Conditions.

For the avoidance of doubt, the booking fee is waived for Fieldays Partners and Sponsors at the discretion of the Society.

All site applications for Fieldays 2027 need to be made in the 2027 Exhibitor Portal.