GroundsFest 2026: Where The Landscaping Industry Comes Together

For landscaping professionals seeking new products, improved efficiency and latest industry developments, GroundsFest 2026 promises two days packed with inspiration, innovation and practical ideas.

Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September, the event has rapidly become one of the industry’s standout dates, attracting professionals from every corner of the landscaping sector.

Year four of GroundsFest offers a refreshing alternative to traditional trade shows. Its unique blend of indoor exhibition halls and extensive outdoor demonstration areas allows visitors to experience machinery in the environment it was designed for.

Viewing equipment on a stand as a passive observer is a world away from GroundsFest’s model. Visitors can get up close and personal to see, touch and test equipment and machinery, allowing you to compare different manufacturers and technologies and discuss applications directly with the experts who design and supply them.

A blizzard of leading brands

Across the exhibition, hundreds of leading brands will be showcasing the latest developments in landscaping machinery, compact equipment, battery-powered technology, irrigation systems, tools, planting solutions, hard landscaping products and business services.

Whether you’re responsible for purchasing equipment, managing projects or running your own landscaping business, GroundsFest provides an opportunity to evaluate products, discover new suppliers and explore solutions that could improve productivity and profitability – key drivers in today’s rigorously competitive business climate.

A major focus once again is the dedicated Landscape Zone, delivered in partnership with the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and bigger and more diverse than last year.

Designed specifically for landscaping professionals, the zone will feature a programme of free seminars and live demonstrations covering topics such as tree planting, biodiversity, sustainable landscaping and business development.

With CPD points available too, the ‘listen, learn and apply’ sessions offer no-nonsense practical knowledge that visitors can put into practice straightaway.

One of the biggest draws of GroundsFest is the opportunity to see equipment in action. Machinery Nation LIVE returns with its hugely popular interactive arena, where visitors can watch leading brands put their latest machines through their paces before comparing them side by side.

Mower racing returns

Adding to the festival atmosphere is the return of the ever-popular lawn mower racing. Fast, competitive and guaranteed to attract a crowd, the racing has become one of GroundsFest’s signature attractions, bringing an extra dose of excitement and entertainment to the event while showcasing the friendly, community spirit that GroundsFest has become known for. Racers will compete on the custom-built track for the coveted GroundsFest Cup across both days of the show.

That sense of community extends throughout the event. GroundsFest has built a reputation for its relaxed, welcoming ambience, where conversations happen naturally.

Whether meeting manufacturers, catching up with suppliers, networking with fellow contractors or making valuable new business contacts, countless opportunities beckon to build relationships across the industry.

It’s a kind of magic

The experience continues after the exhibition closes with the GroundsFest Festival, where visitors can unwind with live music, great food and drink, free bumper cars and interactive games.

By popular demand, the outstanding Queen tribute band returns to headline this year’s festival after proving a huge hit with visitors in 2023 and 2024, ensuring the celebrations continue long after the exhibition halls have closed.

GroundsFest is free to attend, with free parking for all visitors, making it one of the most accessible events in the industry. For those travelling by rail, complimentary coach transfers will operate between Leamington Spa railway station and Stoneleigh Park throughout both days of the event, making it even easier to get to the show.

Combining hands-on demonstrations, expert education, exciting live attractions and unrivalled networking, GroundsFest 2026 offers far more than a traditional trade exhibition.

If you’re looking to invest in new equipment, discover innovative products, develop your knowledge or simply reconnect with the landscaping community, GroundsFest is the place to be this September.