What is the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo?

It is a Netherlands trade fair for the pig farming (varkenshouderij) and poultry farming (pluimveehouderij) sectors, held at Evenementenhal Hardenberg in Hardenberg, Overijssel, on 14-15 October 2026. The event combines an exhibition floor with knowledge sessions such as the Varkenshouderijsymposium and the Nationaal Pluimveecongres, plus the Kennis- en Netwerkplein (Knowledge and Networking Square) in Hal 1.

When and where is the 2026 edition held?

14 and 15 October 2026 at Evenementenhal Hardenberg, Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands. Confirm opening hours and any last-minute programme changes on porkpoultryexpo.nl before you travel.

Who typically attends, and is it a trade-only fair?

The audience is built around professional pig and poultry farming: farm owners and managers, herd and flock health advisers, feed and nutrition suppliers, barn and housing technology companies, genetics and breeding specialists, veterinarians and equipment dealers. Admission and registration rules are set by the organiser, so check the registration page on porkpoultryexpo.nl for the current visitor policy.

How much does entry cost?

Ticket prices and registration deadlines are not published in this listing. Check the organiser website at porkpoultryexpo.nl for current visitor registration terms before travelling.

What product groups can visitors expect to see?

Expect the supplier base behind Dutch pig and poultry production: barn and housing systems, climate control and ventilation, feeding and drinking lines, feed and feed additives, animal health and veterinary products, genetics and breeding stock, manure handling and processing, and farm automation and data tools. Confirm the current exhibitor list on the organiser site.

How do I travel to Evenementenhal Hardenberg from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

Take the train towards Zwolle and change for the Zwolle-Emmen (Vechtdallijnen) service, which stops at Hardenberg station; from there the venue is a short bus or taxi ride away. Schiphol to Hardenberg by rail typically takes around 2 to 2.5 hours. Confirm live timetables and fares before travel.

Is there parking at Evenementenhal Hardenberg?

On-site parking is available at the venue. Daily parking rates are not published in this listing, so confirm fees and hall access with the venue or organiser before you arrive.

Which airport is closest to Hardenberg?

Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) is the nearest regional airport by road, while Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the main international gateway with rail connections via Zwolle. Munster Osnabruck (FMO) in Germany is a practical alternative for visitors from the German border region.

Are there conferences or knowledge sessions alongside the fair?

Yes. The programme context for this edition references the Varkenshouderijsymposium (pig farming symposium) and the Nationaal Pluimveecongres (national poultry congress), alongside the Kennis- en Netwerkplein in Hal 1. Session times and any separate sign-up requirements should be confirmed at porkpoultryexpo.nl/schedule.

Do I need a visa to attend from outside the EU?

The Netherlands is in the Schengen area. Non-EU business visitors may need a short-stay business visa; the official requirement summary and document checklists are published by the Dutch immigration service (IND) at ind.nl. Check your nationality's requirements well in advance of the show dates.

Where can international visitors stay near the venue?

Hardenberg is a small town, so book early. Captured options near Evenementenhal Hardenberg include Hotel Hardenberg, Hotel Talens and Boterbloem bed en brood. Room rates are not published in this listing, so check current prices directly with each property.

What language is the show in?

Dutch is the working language of the fair and its knowledge sessions, and most visitors are Dutch pig and poultry farmers. Many exhibitors also work in English and German for visitors from Germany and Belgium; arrange translation support if you need detailed technical discussions in another language.

How do I exhibit at the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo?

Contact the organiser through porkpoultryexpo.nl to request stand options, hall allocation, stand build rules and delivery windows. Booth prices are not published in this listing.

Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo | TradeShowIntel

Name: Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo
Start: 2026-10-14
End: 2026-10-15
Location: Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Event overview

Overview

Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo is dé vakbeurs waar innovatie, kennisdeling en netwerken samenkomen voor de varkens- en pluimveesector in Nederland.

Het is de ontmoetingsplek voor professionals, veehouders, experts en partners.

TL;DR

1Dates and Venue: Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo takes place on 14-15 October 2026 at Evenementenhal Hardenberg, Netherlands.
2Scale and Focus: This event is a key gathering for the pork and poultry sectors, showcasing innovations and solutions.
3Organiser: The event is organised by Easyfairs, known for their expertise in trade shows.
4Buyer Authority: Attendees include farmers, suppliers, and industry experts looking to enhance their operations.
5Entry: Free parking and catering are provided, ensuring a comfortable experience for all visitors.

Why visit

Visitors will benefit from networking with industry peers and experts, gaining insights into the latest trends and technologies in the pork and poultry sectors. Dates and Venue: Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo takes place on 14-15 October 2026 at Evenementenhal Hardenberg, Netherlands. Buyer Authority: Attendees include farmers, suppliers, and industry experts looking to enhance their operations. Entry: Free parking and catering are provided, ensuring a comfortable experience.

Why exhibit

Exhibiting at the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo provides companies with a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of industry professionals. This event facilitates valuable connections and partnerships, allowing exhibitors to strengthen their market position and explore new business opportunities. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, exhibitors can highlight their contributions to the future of the pork and poultry sectors, gaining visibility among key decision-makers.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Pork and poultry farmers seeking innovative solutions

Suppliers of livestock equipment and technology

Veterinarians and animal health professionals

Agricultural consultants and advisors

Industry researchers and academics

Government representatives focused on agriculture

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Livestock feed manufacturers

Animal health product suppliers

Farm equipment and technology providers

Sustainable farming solution companies

Agricultural service providers

Research institutions and universities

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Animal health products and services

Livestock feed and nutrition solutions

Farming equipment and technology

Sustainable farming practices and innovations

Regulatory compliance solutions

Animal welfare and husbandry products

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Halls & areas

Hal 1

Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Energieweg 2, 7772 TV Hardenberg

Facilities

Parking

Evenementenhal Hardenberg in Hardenberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

Food options

On-site catering

On-site dining

Parking: Evenementenhal Hardenberg in Hardenberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Evenementenhal Hardenberg for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.

Attend

Entry & tickets

Free registration

Who runs the show

Organisers

Easyfairs

Website

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Visitors

5,154

Edition recap

De Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo 2025 werd gehouden op 15 en 16 oktober 2025 in Evenementenhal Hardenberg. Volgens post-show berichtgeving van Nieuwe Oogst / varkens.nl trok de beurs 5.154 bezoekers; nieuweoogst.nl meldt ruim 5.100 belangstellenden. Een terugblik op de editie is gepubliceerd door de Unie van Pluimveeproducenten, en de officiële beursorganisatie heeft een pagina over de voorgaande editie.

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Hardenberg, Netherlands

Why it matters

Attending Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo on 2026-10-14 to 2026-10-15 in Hardenberg lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Digital buyer journeys

What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Sustainability in procurement

What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Automation and labour efficiency

What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Regional supply-chain resilience

What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Hybrid engagement models

What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

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Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · EUR

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Budget

Hardenberg town centre / station area

USD 70–100 / night

Small guesthouses and B&Bs near Hardenberg station; limited inventory during the show — confirm availability before travel.

Mid-range

Hardenberg centre and near Evenementenhal Hardenberg

USD 110–160 / night

Hotels such as Hotel Hardenberg with free parking; check current rates directly as October show dates fill early.

Premium

Zwolle or regional four-star properties within commuting distance

USD 180–260 / night

Larger city hotels in Zwolle offer more services but require a train or car trip; confirm rates and parking before travel.

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Train (Vechtdallijnen, Zwolle–Emmen line)

Estimated costEUR 10–15

Best forZwolle station to Hardenberg station

Overnight/off-peak engineering works can affect services; check live timetable and confirm before travel.

Local bus

Estimated costEUR 3–5

Best forHardenberg station to Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Routes and schedules vary; check Moovit or busmaps listings and confirm before travel.

Taxi or rideshare

Estimated costEUR 15–35

Best forHardenberg station or town hotels to Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Availability in a small town can be limited; pre-book for show mornings and confirm before travel.

Taxi or rideshare

Estimated costEUR 100–140

Best forGroningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) to Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Long regional trip; pre-book and confirm fare and availability before travel.

Taxi or rideshare

Estimated costEUR 260–350

Best forAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Very long intercity ride; train plus local taxi is usually cheaper — confirm options before travel.

Car and on-site parking

Estimated costConfirm with venue

Best forRegional roads to Evenementenhal Hardenberg

On-site parking is available; daily rates are not published — confirm arrangements and cost before travel.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa not required

ATA Carnet: check with organiser

Official visa page

Weather

Mid-October in Hardenberg, Overijssel is mild, grey and changeable: daytime highs typically around 13-15 C, overnight lows around 5-8 C, with frequent short showers and a fair chance of wind. Dress in layers and carry a water-resistant jacket and umbrella for the walk between parking, the Evenementenhal entrance and the halls. Confirm the live forecast in the days before 14 October 2026.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Netherlands.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Dutch business style at the show

Dutch livestock professionals tend to be direct and time-efficient in meetings: come with clear technical questions on barn performance, feed conversion, health status and return on investment, and expect short, fact-based conversations at the stand.

Language at the fair

Dutch is the working language of the fair, the Varkenshouderijsymposium and the Nationaal Pluimveecongres. Many exhibitors also work in English, and German is common for visitors from the border region; bring a colleague who speaks Dutch if you need deep technical detail.

Paying and tipping in Hardenberg

Debit card and contactless payment are the norm in the Netherlands and are widely accepted for transport, parking and catering. Tipping is optional and usually a small round-up in restaurants or for taxis.

Biosecurity and farm hygiene etiquette

This is a livestock-sector audience, so hygiene awareness is part of the culture. Follow any access or clothing instructions given by the organiser or exhibitors, and do not plan farm visits and show visits on the same day without clarifying hygiene rules first.

Registration and arrival

Confirm registration and venue access with the organiser before travelling to Hardenberg, and arrive early on the first show morning to allow for badge collection, bag checks and orientation between halls.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Hardenberg; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

Visa

Visitors to the Netherlands may need a Schengen short-stay visa depending on nationality. Business visitors should check whether their nationality requires a visa before travelling to Hardenberg.

Estimated cost: Not yet confirmed

Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

Business visa checklists and document requirements available via the Dutch government and IND (immigration) services; confirm requirements with official sources before travel.

Official

Hotels

Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

Areas to stay

Hardenberg centre and near Evenementenhal Hardenberg · Hardenberg town centre / station area · Zwolle or regional four-star properties within commuting distance

budget

EUR 70-100/night

mid range

EUR 110-160/night

premium

EUR 180-260/night

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Hardenberg; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Evenementenhal Hardenberg: Hardenberg town centre / station area: Hardenberg town centre / station area; Hardenberg centre and near Evenementenhal Hardenberg: Hardenberg centre and near Evenementenhal Hardenberg; Zwolle or regional four-star properties within commuting distance: Zwolle or regional four-star properties within commuting distance.

Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Hardenberg; confirm local availability before travel.

Public transit: Hardenberg is served by public transport with a dedicated Evenementenhal Hardenberg stop served by bus routes. Check Moovit or busmaps for live routes, schedules and fares to the venue.

Parking: On-site parking is available at Evenementenhal Hardenberg; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: October

Temperature: Typical mid-October range for Hardenberg, Overijssel: daytime highs around 13-15 C and overnight lows around 5-8 C. This is a climatological band for the period, not a forecast; check the live forecast before travelling on 14-15 October 2026.

Seasonality: October is one of the wetter months in the Netherlands, with frequent short showers rather than all-day rain, and mild but quickly changing conditions across the two show days. Plan for a water-resistant jacket, an umbrella and footwear that copes with wet car parks; check the live forecast in the final week before the fair.

Packing: Pack for cool, wet autumn conditions: layered clothing, a waterproof jacket or umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes for moving between halls.

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Day 2 (mid-show)

Mid-show days at Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.

Networking spots

Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo registration concourse

Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)

Budget

Costs & budget

Build your working budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.

Hotel tier

Budget€70.00/nightMid-range€110.00/nightPremium€260.00/night

Number of nights

Estimated budget

Live estimate

Hotel × 2 nights€140.00
Per diem × 2€150.00

Estimated total€290.00

This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Use this quick check to decide whether Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.

QUESTION 1 OF 6

What is your primary role?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.

Best for

Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.

Min. budget

$400.00

Timeline

4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.

Risks

Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.

exhibit

You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.

Best for

Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.

Min. budget

$2,500.00

Timeline

3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.

Risks

Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.

skip

Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.

Best for

Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.

Min. budget

Not yet confirmed

Timeline

N/A

Risks

No major risks listed.

Gallery

Photos

Official imagery from Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo

FAQs & glossary

Answers

Frequently asked

Glossary

Evenementenhal Hardenberg: The fair and convention venue in Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands, hosting the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo across its halls.
Kennis- en Netwerkplein: Knowledge and Networking Square located in Hal 1 at the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo, used for presentations and networking.
Varkenshouderijsymposium: Pig farming symposium, a knowledge session held around the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo programme.
Nationaal Pluimveecongres: National poultry congress, an industry conference session tied to the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo programme.
Varkenshouderij: Dutch for pig farming, the branch of livestock farming covering breeding, rearing and finishing of pigs. It is one of the two core sectors of this Hardenberg fair.
Pluimveehouderij: Dutch for poultry farming, covering the keeping of chickens and other poultry for eggs and meat. It is the second core sector of the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo.
Vleesvarkens: Finishing pigs, raised from weaner weight to slaughter weight. Housing, feeding and health for finishing pigs are standard talking points on the pig side of the show floor.
Zeugen: Breeding sows kept for piglet production. Sow housing, feeding curves and welfare are recurring themes for the Dutch pig farmers who visit the fair.
Biggen: Piglets, normally moved as weaners between farrowing farms and finishing farms in the Dutch pig supply chain.
Leghennen: Laying hens kept for egg production, including enriched colony, barn and free-range systems that appear in poultry housing and nutrition discussions.
Vleeskuikens: Broiler chickens raised for meat production, a core reference group for poultry housing, climate control, feed and health exhibitors.
Mestverwerking: Manure processing or manure valorisation: the technologies and rules around handling, treating and upgrading pig and poultry manure, a regular theme in Dutch livestock farming.
Staltechniek: Dutch for barn or housing technology: ventilation, climate control, feeding and drinking lines, and flooring systems for pig and poultry houses.
Bioveiligheid: Biosecurity: the hygiene, clothing and access rules that limit disease spread between farms, a standard consideration for anyone travelling between livestock-sector events and farms.

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Overview

Why visit

Why exhibit

Who this event is for

Venue

Evenementenhal Hardenberg

Facilities

Entry & tickets

Organisers

Previous edition

A bigger and stronger platform

Market context

Industry trends

Market news

Travel & logistics

Hotel tiers

Local transport

Visa & entry documents

Cultural notes

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Flights

Visa

Hotels

Transport

Weather

Planning

Networking spots

Costs & budget

Build your working budget

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Decision matrix

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Answers

What is the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo?

When and where is the 2026 edition held?

Who typically attends, and is it a trade-only fair?

How much does entry cost?

What product groups can visitors expect to see?

How do I travel to Evenementenhal Hardenberg from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

Is there parking at Evenementenhal Hardenberg?

Which airport is closest to Hardenberg?

Are there conferences or knowledge sessions alongside the fair?

Do I need a visa to attend from outside the EU?

Where can international visitors stay near the venue?

What language is the show in?

What weather should I expect in mid-October in Hardenberg?

How do I exhibit at the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo?

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