GroundsFest 2026 is set to rack up the momentum to build on its remarkable growth and industry support that has quickly established it as the must-attend event for landscaping and grounds management professionals.
To be staged on 16 and 17 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, the event continues to evolve in both size and in the experience it delivers.
Following record-breaking growth since its 2023 launch, GroundsFest 2026 is already shaping up to be its biggest edition yet.
Exhibitor demand remains incredibly strong, with many companies securing their space early and a significant number choosing to increase their stand sizes.
Such continued expansion reflects the confidence exhibitors have in the event and the quality of the audience it attracts. Visitors have more products to explore, more conversations on key issues and more opportunities to see latest innovations up close.
The exhibition halls, including the dedicated Landscape Zone in partnership with BALI, will once again be packed with a diverse range of brands covering every aspect of the sector.
From landscaping kit and groundcare machinery to cutting-edge technology, materials, and services, GroundsFest provides a comprehensive showcase bulging with firm favourites and pioneering products.
Easy navigation
The layout has been carefully developed to make it easy for visitors to navigate, while also encouraging discovery
– from finding a new supplier or comparing solutions to simply keeping updated with what’s new.
Outdoors, the live demos and hands-on opportunities to test equipment are always a major highlight. These sessions bring the industry to life, allowing visitors not only to see machinery in action, but also in many cases to get behind the controls themselves.
It’s a chance to really understand performance in a practical setting, ask questions directly to the experts and see how products perform in real-world conditions.
For many attendees, this is one of the most valuable aspects of the event, offering insights and experience that they simply cannot gain from a brochure, website or other annual events covering the sector.
Creating a community
GroundsFest has also become known for creating an atmosphere that goes beyond a traditional trade show. There is a strong focus on bringing people together, encouraging conversation and creating a sense of community across the industry.
Popular features such as lawn mower racing return – a focus that continues to draw crowds and add a fun, competitive edge to the event.
A key part of the GroundsFest experience is the festival-style evening on the first day. Blending business with a more relaxed social setting, the GroundsFest Festival offers live music, a wide range of food options and entertainment that gives visitors and exhibitors the chance to unwind and connect in a different way.
Here’s the opportunity to continue conversations started during the day, strengthen relationships and enjoy a unique side of the event that sets it apart from others in the sector.
Education and knowledge-sharing also play a key role. GroundsFest 2026 will feature a programme of seminars and discussions designed to provide practical insights and address key challenges facing the industry.
Covering a spread of topics relevant to landscapers and grounds professionals alike, the sessions aim to deliver useful takeaways visitors can apply in their day-to-day work.
Something for everyone
Another defining characteristic of GroundsFest is its ability to appeal to a wide range of sectors. Whether visitors are working in landscaping, local authorities, sportsturf, estates management or education, the event offers something relevant for everyone. Such cross-sector appeal broadens the visitor base and encourages the sharing of ideas and best practice between different segments of the sector.
As anticipation builds, GroundsFest 2026 is firmly positioned to deliver an event that is bigger, more dynamic and more engaging than ever before. With an expanding exhibitor line-up, enhanced show layout and a strong emphasis on live experiences and community, it continues to redefine what a modern industry event can be.
GroundsFest is free to attend, with free parking available on site, making it as easy as possible for professionals from across the UK and beyond to be part of it.
Visitor registration will open towards the end of May, offering free access to two days packed with innovation, inspiration and opportunity.
For anyone involved in landscaping and groundcare, GroundsFest 2026 is not just another date in the diary but an event that brings the industry together in a way that feels fresh, relevant and genuinely worthwhile.
