Events, Entertainment & Attractions
The Norco Primex Field Days Theme “Our Future In Farming” will have a range of Features, Networking Functions, Presentations and Events (on and off site)
– updated 24/04/2025:
1st – 31st May Northern Rivers Food Harvest Trail – Event Details
15th May NRCF Women’s Giving Circle: ‘Women, Wellness and The Land’ Breakfast – Event Details
15th May Municipal Works Australia Local Government Networking Event – Event Details
15th May Forestry & Timber Industry Dinner – Event Details
16th May Local Land Services ‘Beyond Disasters & Biosecurity’ Morning Tea – Event Details
16th May Business NSW – North Coast Lunch – Event Details
16th May T & W McCormack Working Dog Trials – Event Details
16th May Lismore Chamber Business After Hours Networking Event – Event Details
16th May Our Future In Livestock Discussion Panel (Jason Strong, Robert Mackenzie, Zoe Carter) – Event Details
16th May Young Aggies North Coast – Ag Careers & Networking Function – Event Details
17th May GNF Commercial Heifer Sale – Event Details
17th May T & W McCormack Working Dog Sale – Event Details
*Additional details on above events are also provided below.
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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NSW - QLD Forest & Wood Products Industry Dinner - 15 May 2025
15 May 2025
6pm-9pm - Casino RSL Club
$35 per person, includes pre-dinner function & 2 course meal
Meet industry stalwarts and network with your contemporaries as we reflect on the past, consider the present and look to the future of the forest and timber industry.
Municipal Works Australia | Local Government Networking Event - 15 May 2025
15 May
11am-12pm. On-site at Norco Primex, Pavilion 1
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!
Attendance 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.
Our Future In Livestock - 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
6.30pm, Casino RSM Club - Casino
Includes introductory drink and nibbles in addition to Panel Presentation and industry/producer networking
A candid approach with no holds barred.
Jason Strong (former MLA Managing Director) and Robert Mackenzie (MLA Ambassador & Mackas Australian Black Angus Beef) and Zoe Carter (MLA Ambassador Agriculture Jobs Auswide) will provide insights mapping out an outline of the challenges and future of our Livestock and Red Meat Production opportunities - Panel Discussion, Q&A and Industry Networking.
North Coast Regional Landcare: Meet and Greet with Mindy Woods - 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
9am-11am - Primex Pavilion 1
Meet and greet with Bundjalung Woman & Landcare Ambassador Mindy Woods on Friday 11am to 1pm in Pavillion 1 at the North Coast Regional Landcare Exhibit. Mindy Woods, Masterchef and Bushtucker Advocate will be on site to discuss a range of topics including Food Lineage, Seasonality of Foods, Food and Cultural Resilience, Connection to Community through land and food and, how to process and cook with foods. On display will be a Coolamon, Natives, Spice Packs, books and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and hear from this special Native Food Queen.
The Young Aggies Social Networking Event - 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
5.30pm, The Royal Hotel - Casino
Young Aggies North Coast is set to bring everyone who values and supports the North Coast’s agricultural industries together with the launch of the group in conjunction with Norco Primex 2025.
Come and enjoy the festivities, entertainment and a great night out, with fellow young aggies from throughout the region, industry leaders and meet Zoe Carter (MLA Ambassador & Agriculture Jobs Auswide) as we start building a movement that supports, networks and engages in social, career, industry and professional development for our future generation of farmers.
The function will include special give-aways and promotions, entertainment plus you can stay and watch the NRL on the big screen.
Steering The Future
Thursday 15 & Friday 16 May
All Day, Primex Site H1
Steering the Future is an interactive and informative truck exhibition about all thing’s road related. This display is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and improve your safety on the road.
Flying Fox Activity
Friday 16 May
All Day, Primex Site H2 & H3
The Richmond Valley Council Environment and Sustainability team is hosting a Flying-Fox cookie decorating workshop.
Northern Rivers Veterinary Service Robert Johnston Memorial Working Dog Trials
& T & W McCormack Working Dog Sale
Working Dog Trials - Friday 16th May
Working Dog Sale - Saturday 17th May
Contact Jack Maloney 0498 400 176 or Braxton Ryan 0499 780 806
* See Register link for Terms & Conditions and Registration Form
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)
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
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.
