The first Mallee Machinery Field Days featured 39 dealers exhibiting their broad acre agriculture machinery and equipment in a paddock, brought together by the Speed Lions Club in a bid to fundraise, placing the club in a sound financial position to serve its community.

For six years, Lions Club volunteers put up and took down all the amenities, hosting the event at different sites, before a permanent site was established.

The club constructed permanent amenities and acquired the historic Speed railway station as its main office. 

Throughout the years, buildings and utilities were added to meet the demand of the ever-increasing crowds and exhibitors.

The unique, circular layout of the site showcases a variety of exhibits, from crafts and interests, to central demonstrations and displays. 

A special guest opens the event each year, and shares experiences, information and anecdotes with the crowd. 

Today, the Mallee Machinery Field Days is one of the Mallee’s biggest events, and is a major feature on the agricultural calendar.

The event continues to enable the Speed Lions Club in its work, financially supporting charities, groups and projects across its community. 

This year follows the trend of past years – increasing numbers of exhibits and visitors, ensuring the 44th annual Mallee Machinery Field Days will be an event not to be missed. 

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