Next week two major industry events take place, both of which will be of interest to Service Dealer readers of various machinery specialisms.

First up on Wednesday and Thursday, 16th and 17th September 2026, of interest to our grounds care machinery dealer readers, GroundsFest takes place again at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Organisers describe the show as suitable for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers & architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers and contractors.

They say the event combines indoor business and education opportunities with outdoor demonstrations - and then once the show ends on day one there is the opportunity to stay on and enjoy the live music festival they lay on.

The team from Service Dealer and TurfPro will be at the show both days, with a base that can be found indoors at Stand 42. So do stop by and say hi.

Also taking place next week, of interest for our agricultural machinery dealer readers, is TillageLive. Organised by the AEA, it is taking place at Chrishall Grange near Duxford, Cambridgeshire on Thursday 17th September (and not on the 18th as incorrectly stated in our most recent magazine - apologies!).

Organisers say the event brings together machinery manufacturers, regional dealers, and technical specialists to showcase crop establishment and cultivation technology.

Live field demonstrations remain at the heart of the event, giving visitors the chance to look at how different cultivation systems perform on the day through side-by-side comparison of machinery working in real field conditions.