By Brooke Cannon, 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo Social Media Intern
Looking for a family adventure that combines fun, learning, and a little country excitement? The Sunbelt Ag Expo has plenty for young visitors to explore. From practicing their fishing skills to seeing farm animals up close, children can experience agriculture in ways that make learning exciting.
Grab the kids and head to the fishponds for a chance to practice casting. Kids can work on their fishing skills daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s a great opportunity for young outdoor enthusiasts to try something new and enjoy an activity that feels like a day at the pond.
Families can also explore the pond management and aquaculture exhibits, where they can learn about fish, aquatic life, and what it takes to care for a pond.
Animal lovers will want to make time for the Beef Pavilion, Horse Arena, and Dairy Pavilion. These areas give children an opportunity to see livestock up close and discover more about the animals raised on farms.
Kids can watch livestock demonstrations, learn about cattle and horses, and see how farmers and livestock exhibitors care for their animals. On Wednesday, families can also watch the Sunbelt Dairy Showdown, featuring students competing in the cow milking contest at the Dairy Pavilion. It’s a fun way to introduce children to the animals behind some of the food and agricultural products they see every day.
If your kids love big machines, make sure to add the tractor events to your schedule. The daily tractor pull begins at 10 a.m. in the field at the north end of the exhibit area. Children can watch the tractors compete as they put their power to the test.
Later in the day, head to the Antique Tractor Parade, scheduled for 2 p.m. each day. Kids can see vintage tractors roll through the grounds and compare these older machines with the modern equipment displayed throughout the Expo.
Don’t forget to explore the tractor dealerships, too. Seeing these machines up close gives children a chance to discover how different tractors and farm equipment help farmers get their work done.
For kids who enjoy being outside, the Flint River Fresh Backyard Garden is another stop worth making. Located at the Georgia Metals Pavilion, the garden features rows of vegetables, blooming flowers, and fruits growing in raised beds.
Children can see different plants growing, learn where fresh produce comes from, and discover how a garden can grow right at home. Parents can even turn the visit into a little scavenger hunt by asking kids to spot a vegetable they eat regularly or find a plant they have never seen before.
A day at the Expo wouldn’t be complete without exploring the food vendors. Families can take a break from walking and enjoy everything from barbecue and traditional fair-style favorites to other delicious options available throughout the grounds.
Parents can let children help choose what to eat, try new food, or pick out a sweet treat. Families can also visit the Georgia Grown Marketplace inside the Family Living Building to explore products and foods connected to Georgia agriculture.
The Sunbelt Ag Expo offers more than a day out. It gives families the chance to make memories while helping children discover the important role agriculture plays in everyday life.
From fishing practice and livestock exhibits to tractor pulls, garden exploring, and tasty food stops, there are plenty of ways to make the day special for young visitors.
Pack your walking shoes, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a day of little boots, big machines and even bigger adventures.
