Tocal Field Days
Fri 30 Apr '27 – Sun 02 May '27
Overview
Tocal Field Days are the premier agricultural field day event in the Hunter Region, held every year on the first weekend in May. Located on the grounds of the Tocal Agricultural College in Paterson, just 10 minutes from Maitland and one hour from Newcastle.
Visitors include people on the land who are looking for the latest innovations, hobby farmers and enthusiasts and people just looking for a great family day out.
Whether you enjoy piglet…
Tocal Field Days are the premier agricultural field day event in the Hunter Region, held every year on the first weekend in May. Located on the grounds of the Tocal Agricultural College in Paterson, just 10 minutes from Maitland and one hour from Newcastle.
Visitors include people on the land who are looking for the latest innovations, hobby farmers and enthusiasts and people just looking for a great family day out.
Whether you enjoy piglet races, great food and wine, live demonstrations, the latest innovations in agriculture or learning something new, you can be sure the event will not disappoint. With over 350 Exhibitors bring to you everything from tractors to plants and not to mention amazing food and live entertainment.
Tocal Field Days is a non profit incorporated association with three part-time staff members and an enthusiastic band of volunteers who look forward to welcoming you to the event.
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Access and Inclusion Statement
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating)
Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)