Events, Entertainment & Attractions
We are about providing the best possible experience while you visit Primex Field Days with a massive program that the entire family can enjoy.
Major attractions, events, live entertainment, special presentations, machinery demonstrations, industry and networking functions, family rides, interative workshops and features all offer amazing value and outstanding day out with the family.
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Koppers sponsored North Coast Axemen’s Association woodchopping competition Axemen’s demonstration.
Koppers is sponsoring this years North Coast Axemen’s Association woodchopping competition season, with axemen competing in an extensive events schedule across the North Coast NSW. Some of the guys also featured at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney this year. There are multiple disciplines & styles that will be demonstrated, so if you enjoy woodchop action come on by. Woodchopping is a thrilling sport that combines strength, precision, and tradition, and takes centre stage during various events. Axemen and women, standing atop boards at dizzying heights, wield their axes with skill and stamina. Its easy to be impressed with their axe handling skills, challenging each other with various axe chopping technique. It’s a true testament to human endurance and craftsmanship! Come around to the Koppers site C19B and see the action.
Friday and Saturday – from 10.00am and every hour or so at the Koppers Primex site.
FREE Admission
Forestry & Timber Hub Talks
A full day of workshop presentations on Friday 17th March from 9.30am to 4.00pm. View full schedule on the website link below.
Friday from 9.30am - 4.00pm (download program from website link below). Site C23
The Jindi shelter: 3D Printed Housing
Take a look at Jindi! Jindi is a 3D-printed building that completes the loop in the circular economy by using recycled plastic as its primary raw material, which is then coated inside and out with a thin layer of special basalt-reinforced cement. Jindi is designed to solve the affordable housing crisis by consuming waste plastic. The self-supporting parametric design has undergone extensive testing by our engineering partners at Southern Cross University ReCirculator, with outstanding results.
Visit the Southern Cross University’s Activation (Education Hub) at H12 to see a scaled-down version of Jindi that serves as a mini-garden shelter.
Daily - on display on Southern Cross University site H12.
No registration required
Norco Farmer Wellbeing Luncheon
Host and Humans of Agriculture podcaster, Oli Le Lierve, will interview our guest, Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer. Warren is a farmer, husband, father of five, son, brother, mate, neighbour, and everyday bloke, and one of Australia’s leading rural mental health speakers and advocates. Warren will share the poignant story of his battles with mental health, of hitting rock bottom, and the lessons he learned as he picked himself up and pieced his life together again. His story is one of resilience, persistence, and determination - so very important at a time when stress, depression, and burnout are commonplace. A small ticket fee will be charged, and proceeds will be donated to charity.
Thursday 16 May, 12pm - 1.30pm (doors open at 11.30am)
Pavilion 2 - Event Centre
$15 per person including catered sit-down lunch and non-alcoholic beverages.
Your ticket to this event includes your entry into Norco Primex 2024, on Thursday 16 May 2023 only.
National Centre for Farmer Health - FREE Health & Lifestyle Assessments
We are offering free Health & Lifestyle Assessments to all field day patrons. A Health & Lifestyle Assessment is a comprehensive 20-minute health assessment conducted by trained agrihealth professionals. It includes a lifestyle survey covering health behaviours, farm practices, and social and emotional wellbeing. The assessment also includes cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure readings along with diabetes risk, height, weight, waist measurement and eyesight testing. The Health and Lifestyle Assessment provides farmers and agricultural workers with knowledge and tools to improve their health, wellbeing and safety. All participants receive a health passport with their results, and take-home resources, supporting them to make positive health and safety choices.
Operating daily from 9am–4pm. Visit us at Pavilion 3, Sites 9-10 & 17-18
North Coast LLS Networking Breakfast - 'Are You Bogged Mate?'
North Coast Local Land Services is hosting a roadshow throughout the region to support landholders to look after themselves and their community, helping people connect with the right tools, resources and agencies. Presenter Mary O’Brien from “Are You Bogged Mate?” will focus on strategies to boost awareness and start a conversation about the rising issue of depression, mental health and suicide in rural communities.
Friday 17 May, Starting at 8am until 10am
Primex Business NSW Leader Luncheon
The Business NSW Leader Luncheon will celebrate the launch of Regeneration Connection, give an Official Toast to Primex 40th Anniversary and feature an Expert Speaker Panel. Follow the link below to register and for more information.
Friday 17 May, 11.45am Registration, 12pm-2.30pm Luncheon.
Soilcare Presentation 2: Dr John Grant
Integrating farm forestry into farm systems
FREE Admission 12.15 pm, Friday, May 17 2024, Pavilion 1
Each workshop runs for 15mins with 10mins Q&A allocated.
Soilcare Presentation 1: Dr John Grant
Biological, physical and chemical management considerations for post-flooded soils
FREE Admission 9.30 am, Friday, May 17 2024, Pavilion 1
Each workshop runs for 15mins with 10mins Q&A allocated.
Soilcare Presentations: Ross Arnett
Regenerative Orchard Management
Establishing a regenerative macadamia orchard relies heavily on cover crops and the intricate soil biology, both pivotal in meeting the nutritional needs of a low-input macadamia plantation.
FREE Admission 1.45 pm, Friday, 17 May 2024, Pavilion 1
Each workshop runs for 15mins with 10mins Q&A allocated.
Soilcare Presentations: Kieran Livermore
Post Flood Pasture Reboot
An alternative path to a perennial pasture using cover cropping techniques.
Kieran Livermore is a buffalo farmer at Bexhill, NSW. His farm on the Wilson River was flooded in the 2022 floods. He is using a variety of regenerative and biological management practices including cover crops to regain productive pastures.
FREE Admission 1.00 pm, Friday, 17 May 2024, Pavilion 1
Each workshop runs for 15mins with 10mins Q&A allocated.
Moipu Grapple Felling
ust arrived and ready to be supported by the Waratah channel in Australia is the new Moipu grapple felling head product line. Designed for simple installation with only two hose connections to run these attachments it makes it simple to install onto forwarders, telehandlers as well as many small tracked and wheeled carriers. Optimized for select cutting, grabbing, and clearing of trees, readily adapted to a choice of rotator and mounting options.
Come and see us at Site C26 where we will have several of the new Moipu products on display.
Old Mac Farms
Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farms operates throughout Australia, ‘bringing the bush to the City every day with excitement and education for the young and nostalgia for the not so young! This family friendly attraction will allow you to pet, feed and learn about farm animals like lambs, calf, alpaca, piglet, chickens, chicks, ducks, guinea pigs and rabbits.
FREE Admission, open from 9am - 3.30pm ($2 to feed the animals)
Southern Cross University & SoilCare Present: Building Resilient Farms with Regenerative Principles
Join us for an insightful panel discussion at Primex, where Southern Cross University and SoilCare proudly present an exploration into "Building Resilient Farms with Regenerative Principles." Our panellists will explore the foundational role of soil in sustainable farming systems, emphasising how regenerative practices contribute to soil regeneration, water retention, and nutrient cycling. A veterinary perspective will highlight the importance of soil health for preventing disease transmission and optimising animal nutrition.
Friday from 11.00am - 12.00pm, Pavillion 1
*Please note that a general admission ticket to Primex is required to attend this event.
Local Government Networking Event
Municipal Works Australia, in partnership with the team at Primex, has organised a Local Government Networking Event for local government staff. This event is perfect for local government works staff and industry professionals to collaborate, share ideas, and build connections. Join us for a day of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration. Take advantage of this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference in your community. See you there!
Thursday 16 May, 11am-12pm. On-site at Norco Primex, Pavilion 1. Free.
This is a free event for people working in local government. The session will include a guest speaker, food, and refreshments. The first 50 local government staff to register for the Networking Event will receive free one-day entry tickets to Primex.
Straight To The Source in Conversation with Culinary Champions
Join Straight To The Source for a morning in conversation with culinary champions Amy Colli, Lucy Allon, and a panel of culinary champions. Join them for a grazing breakfast spotlighting the region's top-notch fare. Hear insider tips for local producers aiming to excel in foodservice and retail.
Thursday 16 May, 8am-10am. Norco Primex, Paddock to Plate, Pavilion 2
$49 inc GST including breakfast, panel discussion, networking and day entry into Norco Primex Field Day for Thursday 16 May.
Case DL550 Minotaur
It’s finally here! The DL500 Minotaur is an all-new, industry-first equipment category: the compact dozer loader. The integrated C-frame delivers true dozer performance and the agility and finesse of a loader, with 114 horsepower.
On show at Site E4, come down to the EEA stand to see the huge rippers, dozer blade and new cab interior.
Berkley Supertank Fishing Show
Demonstrating fishing lures and techniques for both fresh and saltwater fishing. Free Shows Daily. Demonstrations commencing at 10.00 am and showing continually throughout the day and finishing at 4.00 pm
FREE Admission
The Dairy Shed
The NSW Dairy team (NSW DPI, Subtropical Dairy and DairyNSW) will be at Primex and available to talk to local dairy farmers, as well as anyone interested in a career in dairy, or socially conscious consumers wanting to learn more about Aussie Dairy. Dairy farmers can talk with industry stakeholders about upcoming events, support available and outcomes of recent projects. For those looking to participate in hands on activities, we will also be hosting a series of fun, interactive activities, aimed at showcasing various career opportunities in the dairy industry. This activity is made possible through the generous support of the Australian and NSW Governments’ Storm and Flood Industry Recovery Program, in collaboration with the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
Come and see us at sites H3 & H22! Daily milking demonstrations and cheese making sessions at 10.30am, 1.00pm and 3.30pm
Gold Coast Helitours
Helicopter joy flights around Primex and Casino. 5-6 minute scenic flight around the expo and Casino. Experience a truly unique perspective of Primex, Casino and the surrounding areas.
Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm. $80 per person
No need to prebook, just walk on up to our ticket booth
The Wildlife Twins
In our demonstrations we showcase some of Australia's Awesome Wildlife! Highlighting the amazing abilities these animals have developed to enable them to survive in Australia's harsh environments. Some may even refer to these abilities as superpowers ....think of it! Can you hold your breath like a sea turtle?! Or sleep for 16-18 hours a day, whilst being called adorable.... Wildlife demonstrations; snakes, lizards and dingoes!
FREE Daily Shows: 10 AM – Wildlife Animal Demonstration (Nourish: Paddock 2 Plate), 12 PM – Wildlife Animal Demonstration (Nourish: Paddock 2 Plate), 2 PM – Snake Safety Talk (Pavilion 1)*
*Except Friday, show will be at 2.30pm
Dinki Di Train
All aboard the Dinky D's Express as a wonderful way to sit back and relax as we take you on a journey around Primex. Dinky D's Express will be running every day from open to close. A glorious 36 seat trackless train running all day, every day!
Every day. FREE to Primex patrons.
Katie Brook
With hauntingly beautiful vocals, poetic songwriting and an awe-inspiring stage presence, Katie Brooke is making an impact with every song she shares and this has reflected in her current chart result with her latest single Too Far Down named number 1 most charted song on Australian Country Radio for 2023. Katie has a bold air of nothing to lose and is blazing her own remarkably successful trail with her unforgettable authentic Western flare. She is undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression everywhere she goes. Nourish will be the place to be for her sets!
Thursday from 2.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday from 12.30pm-2.30pm
Tapestry Road
Tapestry Road takes us on a journey through time reflecting the soulful deep and moving reflections of the great songs of our past. Along with a touch of the new unheard original tunes of the present Tapestry Road lifts us all into voice to become one. Tapestry Road has a wealth of experience, featuring Robyn, Jbsinger and Julian Smith. Their diverse talents span across all genres of musical creativity from Stage and Theatre to Film , Radio and TV, performing in as equally diverse venues from small halls and theatres, to private functions, weddings and festivals and pretty much anywhere people gather to appreciate music.
Friday from 12.30pm-2.30pm
Lincoln Turner
Lincoln is a North Coast local musician and perpetually busy father of four. Blessed with a passion for guitar and a love of great music, he is sure to entertain over lunch in Nourish.
Thursday from 12.30pm-2.30pm
Isaac Frankham
Taking well-known songs and spicing them up with grooves and sonic textures, Isaac has people on their feet dancing, or quietly contemplating his more soulful tunes, wherever and whenever he plays. Relax, listen to Isaac, eat, drink and enjoy the Nourish area at PRIMEX.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 11am-12.30pm
Industry Functions
Drone Workshops
Interactive Displays
